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May 2nd 2008
I have been a bit quiet on the blog recently due to time constraints. There is no shortage of madness on the roads to report on though that’s for sure! In my post on the 1st of February I referred to a couple of incidents in Mt Isa which really infuriated me at the time. This recent story in the North West Star only serves to underline the concern I felt months ago. In the last few weeks there have been 3 more reported incidents in Mt Isa involving cyclists. Unfortunately one of these was a fatality.
http://mountisa.yourguide.com.au/news/local/general/cyclists-risk-life-on-roads/1231215.html
All in all this is quite disturbing, a serious incident that left a human being to die on the side of the road. I was worried when I heard about this on the news that it might have been one of my friends. It wasn’t as it turned out, but nevertheless this poor guy had a wife and children waiting at home for him and friends who will never enjoy a ride with him again. I wonder how police will respond now if someone comes forward with only 3 letters of a number plate relating to this incident? Will they bother entering a search on a partial plate? Are all these Mt Isa incidents involving cyclists connected in any way? Great to see the journo reporting this story took the time to research the facts about the rights of cyclists to ride two abreast. Even recent graduates from the Queensland Police academy seem to be ignorant of this. Perhaps another module or a little more depth to the curriculum is required, along with some instructions on searching on a partial licence plate?
April 22nd 2008
Truck slips over on Banana skin!
I wonder what the outcome of the investigation will be? Bad camber on the road perhaps? Or maybe the sun was in my eyes? Clearly the 40 year old driver was going too fast and does not understand the basic laws of physics.
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/articles/2008/04/22/1208742888108.html
April 17th 2008
Two of the best cases for vehicle confiscation and car crushing I have ever heard of……….
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/04/17/2219469.htm
April 10th 2008
Arrived in back in Brisbane today from Port Macquarie where we were for the ironman race last weekend. On the way home the cab driver showed us the spot on airport drive where a fuel tanker rolled over three days ago. What kind of dumb ass can’t stay on the road around a roundabout? Honestly officer I was’nt speeding, the truck was just tired and needed a lie down! Lucky nobody was riding their bicycle through the intersection at the time. For the news story follow the link below………
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23505002-952,00.html
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April 4th 2008
Well here we are one quarter of the way through 2008 and the killing on the roads goes on unabated. Ever think it can’t happen to you? Think again!
Each person seriously injured or killed on our roads most likely has people who love them and rely on them waiting at home, just like you…..
Remember the speed limits are not targets, drive to the conditions and expect the unexpected. Do you want the life of a small child on your conscience just because you were were going too fast to stop while driving through a shopping centre carpark?
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March 27th 2008
House in Wynnum jumps in front of woman driving car!
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/03/27/2201026.htm?site=brisbane
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February 28th 2008
Picture and article from New Zealand Herald - Idiot Driver from South Auckland (Mangere)
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February 1st 2008
The year is off to a pretty bad start in terms of the road toll here in QLD. They call it the smart state, but you only have to go out your door to the first roadway to see stupid people doing stupid things.
Each time we see drivers behaving badly and do nothing we are condoning the behaviour. Take the time to register for the site (2 simple steps) and put the details up for everyone to see. If only one life is saved it would be worth it.
Recently a cyclist friend of mine in Mt Isa had a bottle of water thrown at him and then on a different day a can of soft drink. Both from the same vehicle on the same road. The second time he and his riding partner got the letters of the number plate and then stopped at a speed camera van parked on the highway only to be told by the “smart state copper” inside that he needed the full rego to search on! Can you believe that? If it had of been a cop on the receiving end I bet they would get off their donut munching butts and take some action even with the 3 letters my buddy had.
I can’t wait to let a current affair and today tonight know about that one…………
Keep safe out there!