Garda Traffic on Twitter 2

selous

firstlight wrote: »

Ah I was only joking,That's life driving trucks.Got there in the end.

you're grand, I wasn't paying his wages.:D

I nearly got squished by a (Yellow) cement mixer coming down same road yesterday, he was coming down the middle of the road, he never budged over, I think it was a 5 axel one, frightened the....out of me. :eek:

firstlight

selous wrote: »

you're grand, I wasn't paying his wages.:D

I nearly got squished by a (Yellow) cement mixer coming down same road yesterday, he was coming down the middle of the road, he never budged over, I think it was a 5 axel one, frightened the....out of me. :eek:

I'd say he was taking both lanes so as not to get stuck like the other truck,like most truck s do at roundabouts,its not bullying as such but taking control of the road,Stop a problem happening before it does
Just give them plenty of space and you won't have to change the jocks like yesterday ha

selous

firstlight wrote: »

I'd say he was taking both lanes so as not to get stuck like the other truck,like most truck s do at roundabouts,its not bullying as such but taking control of the road,Stop a problem happening before it does
Just give them plenty of space and you won't have to change the jocks like yesterday ha

It's still a 3tonne limit road though, and the building isn't on that road.

joujoujou

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1052226047863922688

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1052227991474827265

joujoujou

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1052516096060854272

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1052517064496357376

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1052518090682990592

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1052568962263728128

blackwhite

joujoujou wrote: »

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1052568962263728128

Passed this yesterday morning.

I’d have serious worried about the observation skills of the driver. Should have seen the van from a long way off given where it was.
That’s more worrying than the speed tbh

OldMrBrennan83

blackwhite wrote: »

Passed this yesterday morning.

I’d have serious worried about the observation skills of the driver. Should have seen the van from a long way off given where it was.
That’s more worrying than the speed tbh

If they'd have been doing 120 then it wouldn't have mattered if they'd seen it or not.

blackwhite

Patww79 wrote: »

If they'd have been doing 120 then it wouldn't have mattered if they'd seen it or not.

You’ve missed the point:

Doing 160, 120 or 80, with observation skills that bad they’re a danger on the road regardless of speed.

OldMrBrennan83

blackwhite wrote: »

You’ve missed the point:

Doing 160, 120 or 80, with observation skills that bad they’re a danger on the road regardless of speed.

Just do the limit and don't be looking out across into the hedge. Handy enough really.

Hotblack Desiato

Yep just stick to the limit and stare at the end of your bonnet, be grand.

Kamili

selous wrote: »

It's still a 3tonne limit road though, and the building isn't on that road.

and not to mention the high kerbs and narrow road itself. Its tough enough for two cars to pass and there is no option to mount the path to get away from anything.

blackwhite

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Patww79 wrote: »

Just do the limit and don't be looking out across into the hedge. Handy enough really.

If you’re driving a motorway and not aware enough of your surroundings to spot a parked vehicles that might pull out into the main carriageway then you’re a danger on the road - regardless of speed.

Are people really so stupid that they think speeding is the only dangerous behavior on the roads?

Doctor Jimbob

blackwhite wrote: »

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If you’re driving a motorway and not aware enough of your surroundings to spot a parked vehicles that might pull out into the main carriageway then you’re a danger on the road - regardless of speed.

Are people really so stupid that they think speeding is the only dangerous behavior on the roads?

Yes.

RacoonQueen

selous wrote: »

Tuesday morning on Hillcrest Road, a HGV with a flat-pack house on the trailer wedged a car against the kerb, stuck between 1-2hours before Gardaí came, (one local said 1 hour another said 2) its a main back route to Sandyford Ind estate and a 3 tonne limit road signposted every which way.

Haven't been in here in a week or so, started reading this thread from a couple of pages ahead and knew people were talking about this road. Most who drive along there are incapable of getting a car on each side (there is plenty of room if you have spatial awareness)...what made him think he could get a truck down! :eek:

punisher5112

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Haven't been in here in a week or so, started reading this thread from a couple of pages ahead and knew people were talking about this road. Most who drive along there are incapable of getting a car on each side (there is plenty of room if you have spatial awareness)...what made him think he could get a truck down! :eek:

I've had to bring a double decker down there a few times on diversion.

You just have to wait a really hope one of the other drivers is nice enough to give space instead of the usual oh I'll speed up towards this big oversized vehicle and hold us all up.


People will do anything and I mean anything when it comes to larger vehicles.

Give some space if you have to hang back for a few seconds so be it.

I understand he was on a 3ton restrcted road but in the real world they sometimes have to access such places(maybe not this occasion)

bazz26

Busy day for them here but fair play all the same, keep taking money off dopes with their heads stuck in their phones:
https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1053166236773826561

And another waster taken off the road here:
https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1053171483764314113

inforfun

19 bus lane drivers, 15 of them also on the phone....?

**** me.....

Or do i pick it up wrong and did they stop 34 people in total?

kiers47

Not defending the people on their phones but that particular road has 2 sections where you need to come into left lane to go straight(through a set of lights) here
then further on where you need to get in if you are going left at the roundabout. here

If you dont go into the bus lane people basically wont allow you into the lane during rush hour. Mainly as people think you are trying to skip the queue. Its madness. So the road setup is a disaster there.

The people on their phones however

inforfun

If they put a check point for bus lane driving here every day after 4 pm, they can clear the national debt in 4 weeks.

Point is, it really makes sense there to do it as bus lane goes direction N3 and right lane around the roundabout towards Blanchardtown.

If everybody would obey the law and stay in the single lane, it would pile up till Dundalk.


As for phones and having good vision from a bus who is using their phone where they shouldn't...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tjZ5uX_ikY

The Netherlands 2018:
Police sends out a bus with OAP's on the road to catch people using their phone. 750 fines in 3 days. € 230 each
Oh, renting a bus like that is €300 a day.

Mr Snow

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1053189581850451968

Comhrá

A €230 fine is pretty punitive and appropriate. UK fines are similar:

https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law

Penalties

You can get 6 penalty points and a £200 fine if you use a hand-held phone when driving. You’ll also lose your licence if you passed your driving test in the last 2 years.

You can get 3 penalty points if you don’t have a full view of the road and traffic ahead or proper control of the vehicle.

You can also be taken to court where you can:

be banned from driving or riding
get a maximum fine of £1,000 (£2,500 if you’re driving a lorry or bus)

ROI fine for holding a phone while driving: €60 + 3p/points.
There is also a separate law covering texting while driving but it would appear to be unenforceable due to poor legislation.

Typical 'Irish' approach to the most widespread driving offence in the country.

liamog

inforfun wrote: »

If they put a check point for bus lane driving here every day after 4 pm, they can clear the national debt in 4 weeks.

One at Corduff would be the same.

inforfun

Yep, if the one i showed here is too busy already, i avoid yours and get on the N3 all the way in Clonee.

But keep building industrial estates and dont improve the roads to get there. It is going fantastic.

Hurrache

inforfun wrote: »

If they put a check point for bus lane driving here every day after 4 pm, they can clear the national debt in 4 weeks.

Point is, it really makes sense there to do it as bus lane goes direction N3 and right lane around the roundabout towards Blanchardtown.

Fine to do it up towards the National Sports Campus, but to do it at the N3 I think it would be madness. The main issue with that junction is traffic trying to clear the bridge and over towards Blanchardstown. When the bridge is full, it backs right up past Corduff and that campus.

It makes perfect sense to let traffic joining the N3 to skip the queue and go straight onto the N3. It's a great release valve for that area.

Hurrache

liamog wrote: »

One at Corduff would be the same.

Similar point, 2 buses use that road, the 220 and 238.

There's a 220 at around 4:30pm, the next near 6.
There's a 238 around 4:20 and 5:20.

Now I can understand if it was a high volume bus corridor, but 3 buses over a period of the busiest time over there?

Add to the fact they made a balls of the junction just after that point, it would have a massive knock on affect to stop target traffic queuing coming up there.

A bit more imagination is required rather than a blanket enforcement on the bus lanes as a solution to traffic in the evenings.

Mr Snow

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1053265215301795840

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1053315964777963521?s=19

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1053282676067745794?s=19

OldMrBrennan83

blackwhite wrote: »

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If you’re driving a motorway and not aware enough of your surroundings to spot a parked vehicles that might pull out into the main carriageway then you’re a danger on the road - regardless of speed.

Are people really so stupid that they think speeding is the only dangerous behavior on the roads?

A lot more people think speeding isn't an unsafe behaviour on the roads.

Under His Eye

Not Garda but worthy of a mention.
https://twitter.com/IrishRail/status/1053325436451766272

tcawley29

Patww79 wrote: »

A lot more people think speeding isn't an unsafe behaviour on the roads.

Incorrect. The lack of use of mirrors or indicators is shocking because people are too self absorbed in their own little only I matter bubble.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjkkjH0GnfY

OldMrBrennan83

tcawley29 wrote: »

Incorrect.

You have driven here and read these forums right? Speeding is a badge of honor here.

OldMrBrennan83

Under His Eye wrote: »

Not Garda but worthy of a mention.
https://twitter.com/IrishRail/status/1053325436451766272

Seen that on Twitter earlier. Are they that light? They should be built that they'd absolutely wreck a car.

colm_mcm

Deleted User wrote: »

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1053282676067745794?s=19

Driver saved the guts of €5k to be fair.

flazio

Level crossing cameras need to be at an angle to capture reg plates otherwise they're useless.

Damien360

flazio wrote: »

Level crossing cameras need to be at an angle to capture reg plates otherwise they're useless.

The footage was terrible. No matter what the angle, it wouldn't catch a number plate. If you did manage to get the reg, then you have to prove who was driving.

blackwhite

Patww79 wrote: »

A lot more people think speeding isn't an unsafe behaviour on the roads.

Where exactly did I say that anywhere in my post? Or are you just looking to soapbox for a while?

Hotblack Desiato

blackwhite wrote: »

Where exactly did I say that anywhere in my post? Or are you just looking to soapbox for a while?

Don't feed it.

Kevin Finnerty

blackwhite wrote: »

Where exactly did I say that anywhere in my post? Or are you just looking to soapbox for a while?

You leave Boycie alone!

DaveyDave

Someone posted earlier that using a phone in the UK within 2 years of getting your license results in a ban. Why don't we have this? We have a lower penalty point and alcohol limit for novice drivers but nothing about phones. Also can't accompany a learner despite passing your test.

SixSixSix

DaveyDave wrote: »

Someone posted earlier that using a phone in the UK within 2 years of getting your license results in a ban. Why don't we have this? We have a lower penalty point and alcohol limit for novice drivers but nothing about phones. Also can't accompany a learner despite passing your test.

Well when the national broadcaster positively endorses the practice - what hope do we have?
@2:54 on https://www.rte.ie/news/player/2018/0130/21311351-public-transport-race/

tossy

SixSixSix wrote: »

Well when the national broadcaster positively endorses the practice - what hope do we have?
@2:54 on https://www.rte.ie/news/player/2018/0130/21311351-public-transport-race/

Ah would you stop! FFS

Mr Snow

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1053573933788774400

Mr Snow

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1053537484385239040

Atlantic Dawn

Under His Eye wrote: »

Not Garda but worthy of a mention.

He will probably sue Irish Rail for €500k for injuries and damage to his car due to the signs approaching it not being the right shade of yellow :mad:

pablo128

DaveyDave wrote: »

Someone posted earlier that using a phone in the UK within 2 years of getting your license results in a ban. Why don't we have this? We have a lower penalty point and alcohol limit for novice drivers but nothing about phones. Also can't accompany a learner despite passing your test.

Can we have their VRT and motor tax rates too?

Hotblack Desiato

I see they put the 94km/h Stillorgan Road in twice. Old habits die hard.

tcawley29

Patww79 wrote: »

You have driven here and read these forums right? Speeding is a badge of honor here.

Yes and yes but these forums do not contain the view of every driver on Irish roads.

Mr Snow

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1053603212371070976

Mr Snow

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1053587157116432386