Show zero tolerance for parking in Bristol bus lanes

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Monday, September 14, 2009
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Bristol City Council's trial crackdown on drivers who park in bus lanes is a progressive move but much too pussyfooting.

Motorists should not be allowed any grace period whatsoever but should be punished immediately without any warning or phasing-in. Bus lanes have existed for decades and are clearly marked. Any driver who parks in one, except during an emergency, is either arrogant or thick. Either way, such drivers are unworthy of a licence. They certainly do not deserve a tentative introductory period.

The same goes for idiots who block cycle lanes or enter cycle-only panels at traffic lights despite the unmissable white lines and giant bike logo. This illegal, dangerous practice continues day after weary day, year after weary year, in Gloucester Rd, Stokes Croft, Anchor Rd, Baldwin St etc, with no apparent punishment.

One taxi company in Gloucester Rd has, during the last few months, taken to constantly occupying a long stretch of both the cycle lane and the pavement with vehicles outside its premises, seemingly attracting zero police attention.

Francis Harvey by email

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    by captain nemo, staple hill

    Wednesday, September 23 2009, 12:52PM

    “Stokes Croft is the worst in my opinion. Always some idiot parked in cycle lane, half on pavement. It's amazing how they don't seem to notice red asphalt or double yellow lines. They all have the same excuse of 'Just popping into shop for pint of milk/lottery ticket/quick chat with my mates' etc.”

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    by George, Bristol

    Friday, September 18 2009, 10:01PM

    “Alexander, EVERYONE (who pays taxes that goes to the government) pays for the upkeep of the roads, not just those who pay Vehicle Excise Duty...... Don't forget this.”

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    by Matt, Bristol

    Thursday, September 17 2009, 8:26PM

    “FYI Alexander the Bin Laden-loving Al-Qaida motorist:

    Some facts:
    I don't go through red lights. It's stupid.
    I give clear signals when turning, preferring to hang back behind cars.
    I put my lights on at night.
    I dont ride on the pavement. That's for kids.
    I don't wear spandex. I just don't. I just DON'T.

    There are idiots on bikes that get on my nerves too, but I've seen cars jumping red lights. Pure hypocrasy. As I've said before, who is going to cause more death?

    Nazi? AND Communist? Obviously not good at joined up thinking, typical of car drivers, causing jams by their sheer numbers and then complaing about said jams that they are too moronic to realise that THEY cause. Of course they HAVE to be seen in their shiny phallic-symbol cars whatever at any cost, helps in picking up underage girls I suppose. At least the ones they haven't already knocked down and killed.

    The absurd comment above may have satirical elements. Don't take it too seriously, if you can manage to scrape together more than one atrophied brain cell to do so. I realise that unlike Alexander, not all car drivers are sociapathic idiots.”

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    by Alexander, Bristol

    Thursday, September 17 2009, 7:16PM

    “Attention Matt aka The Nazi cyclist.

    I think your holier than thou attitude merely cements why you lentle eating spandex wearing communists need to start obeying the highway code just as car users have to. Yes you are right if there were no cyclists on the roads then there wouldnt be any deaths as we wouldnt have anything to run over. Why do you not understand that slicing infront of a hard metal object weighing 2 tons risking getting run over is not the healthiest way to get around. If I didnt have my wits about be and didnt press the break pedal I would on average run over 4 to 5 cyclists a week. Not because I am speeding , driving dangerously, or agressively , no it is you , the cyclists who believe it is their god given right to carve up traffic, jump red lights and drive on the pavement when they feel like it. As I said when you pay a road tax, have number plates then I will listen. Till then you are nothing but on the top of my hate list well done James Martin. Man after my own heart”

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    by Matt, Bristol

    Thursday, September 17 2009, 6:03PM

    “"they are nothing but a menace to every pedestrian and car user alike"
    What ignorant drivel. How many deaths are caused by motorists? How many deaths are caused by cyclists?

    "nazi attitude"
    Pot. Kettle.”

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