Flash for a Crash!

jonela · 02-03-2014, 11:50

Beware

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-23717575

Banshee · 02-03-2014, 12:22

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Originally Posted by jonela

Beware

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-23717575

I'd just drive over them

jims-terrano · 02-03-2014, 12:43

Do you get so much crap like this in France????

jonela · 02-03-2014, 13:02

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Do you get so much crap like this in France????

No! that's one of the best things about living here,crime rate is very low, many people don't lock there cars and some don't bother to take the keys out! and no insurance scams. Driving however is whole different ball game,its not so much a skill as a competitive sport . I think its because there aren't as meany cars on the road , They just assume there won't be anything coming the other way!!!

jims-terrano · 02-03-2014, 14:11

Think I want to come and live across there. Is there room for another brit with a terrano???

kitchenman · 02-03-2014, 14:45

Another good reason for a DVR
What defence will you have, "yes judge, he flashed his headlight to make me aware of him so I drove out in front of him" GUILTY

jonela · 02-03-2014, 14:51

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Think I want to come and live across there. Is there room for another brit with a terrano???

Sure,you can buy my house, lol
I'm coming back to the UK asap, Been here 11years now, had enough.

jims-terrano · 02-03-2014, 14:52

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Originally Posted by jonela

Sure,you can buy my house, lol
I'm coming back to the UK asap, Been here 11years now, had enough.

Ahh so good then

jonela · 02-03-2014, 15:03

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Ahh so good then

If your retired or are minted, it's great.But if you have to earn a living its a nightmare.
the government take approx 42%of your profit in national insurance and then you have to pay tax on whats left.

Plus there are then other taxes like Tax Profestional . Its a beautiful country though, and most of the French people are nice.

firebobby · 03-03-2014, 20:00

I have been weary about people flashing their lights for years, so much so, that most almost stop before I venture out a junction or across a road. The other one is pulling out when someone has indicated to turn as they approach you while you wait. I wait until they are turning in, before I move off.

Dave_1979 · 03-03-2014, 20:56

Crash for cash caught on camera with successful prosecution, found it earlier while looking for dash cams

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0NqXGtvI9MQ

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solarman216 · 03-03-2014, 21:28

so enlighten me who was prosecuted for what, the camera motor for hitting the car up the arse (no defence car in front stops you did not) so the car that got it up the arse, well he was entitled to stop for what ever reason, and the car that turned off a bit late, shit driving, but if you have your eyes on the road and read ahead this will not happen, Rick

Dave_1979 · 03-03-2014, 21:37

Have to agree car with camera hit him up the arse with stopping distances theory is you shouldn't however in the description it explains that insurance sent video to police as it looked suspect and they uncovered a crash for cash gang or something along those lines

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solarman216 · 03-03-2014, 22:10

you hit someone up the backside it is your fault, no question, the only exception would be an overtaker that then pulled in front of you and stopped, other than that keep a safe braking distance from the motor in front and read the road I know what the driver in front is going to do before they do and very often the one in front of them, great these Terrano's with the high driving place, not as good as a 32 tonne artic but good enough, Rick

kitchenman · 03-03-2014, 22:47

I'm with Rick on this he was too close too fast

02-03-2014, 11:50	#1
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	Flash for a Crash! Beware http://www.bbc.com/news/business-23717575

03-03-2014, 21:28	#12
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	so enlighten me who was prosecuted for what, the camera motor for hitting the car up the arse (no defence car in front stops you did not) so the car that got it up the arse, well he was entitled to stop for what ever reason, and the car that turned off a bit late, shit driving, but if you have your eyes on the road and read ahead this will not happen, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

03-03-2014, 22:10	#14
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	you hit someone up the backside it is your fault, no question, the only exception would be an overtaker that then pulled in front of you and stopped, other than that keep a safe braking distance from the motor in front and read the road I know what the driver in front is going to do before they do and very often the one in front of them, great these Terrano's with the high driving place, not as good as a 32 tonne artic but good enough, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

02-03-2014, 12:43	#3
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Do you get so much crap like this in France????

02-03-2014, 14:11	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Think I want to come and live across there. Is there room for another brit with a terrano???

02-03-2014, 14:45	#6
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	Another good reason for a DVR What defence will you have, "yes judge, he flashed his headlight to make me aware of him so I drove out in front of him" GUILTY

03-03-2014, 20:00	#10
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	I have been weary about people flashing their lights for years, so much so, that most almost stop before I venture out a junction or across a road. The other one is pulling out when someone has indicated to turn as they approach you while you wait. I wait until they are turning in, before I move off.

03-03-2014, 20:56	#11
Dave_1979 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano TD Sport Posts: 81	Crash for cash caught on camera with successful prosecution, found it earlier while looking for dash cams http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0NqXGtvI9MQ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-03-2014, 21:37	#13
Dave_1979 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano TD Sport Posts: 81	Have to agree car with camera hit him up the arse with stopping distances theory is you shouldn't however in the description it explains that insurance sent video to police as it looked suspect and they uncovered a crash for cash gang or something along those lines Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-03-2014, 22:47	#15
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	I'm with Rick on this he was too close too fast