Green Cross Code.
Sep 10th 2013, 8:15 pm
#1
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Green Cross Code.
Wish they'd teach labourers how to cross a road over here. Nearly wiped out one tonight at the small roundabout at the back Side of jlt.
Just as a gap openned up for me to enter the roundabout the fecktard walked across in front of my car from the right. There is no pedestrian access at the roundabout. Luckily. Just spotted him in time and managed to hit the brake instead of the loud pedal!
So close.
Just as a gap openned up for me to enter the roundabout the fecktard walked across in front of my car from the right. There is no pedestrian access at the roundabout. Luckily. Just spotted him in time and managed to hit the brake instead of the loud pedal!
So close.
Sep 11th 2013, 3:33 am
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Re: Green Cross Code.
Friend of mine got caught J walking in Deira. Crossed the road not at a pedestrian crossing and plain clothes copper caught at the other side. 210 Dhm fine, not payable on the spot, copper took EID and you have to go to HQ near T2 to pay and pick up.
, assuming ofcourse you are in a Yank Tank thus not too wrose for wear.
Sep 11th 2013, 6:25 am
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Re: Green Cross Code.
You realise that you were responsible to give way to him.
"Where there is a Give Way sign, there will also be a broken white line across the path of approaching traffic. You must ‘Give Way’ to any vehicle or pedestrian crossing your path." RTA Road code
Maybe he was assuming that you knew the road rules and would give way to him?
"Where there is a Give Way sign, there will also be a broken white line across the path of approaching traffic. You must ‘Give Way’ to any vehicle or pedestrian crossing your path." RTA Road code
Maybe he was assuming that you knew the road rules and would give way to him?
Sep 11th 2013, 6:34 am
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Re: Green Cross Code.
How does it differ to any other roundabout in the world?
I've seen some pretty crazy ones in this region, and they all work very efficiently except when someone breaks rule, like going the wrong direction.
Pushing in is def allowed so is changing lanes, all acceptable.
As long as you yield to cars and pedestrians.
I've seen some pretty crazy ones in this region, and they all work very efficiently except when someone breaks rule, like going the wrong direction.
Pushing in is def allowed so is changing lanes, all acceptable.
As long as you yield to cars and pedestrians.
Sep 11th 2013, 6:59 am
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Re: Green Cross Code.
How does it differ to any other roundabout in the world?
I've seen some pretty crazy ones in this region, and they all work very efficiently except when someone breaks rule, like going the wrong direction.
Pushing in is def allowed so is changing lanes, all acceptable.
As long as you yield to cars and pedestrians.
I've seen some pretty crazy ones in this region, and they all work very efficiently except when someone breaks rule, like going the wrong direction.
Pushing in is def allowed so is changing lanes, all acceptable.
As long as you yield to cars and pedestrians.
Crossing it is absolutely taking your chances.
Sep 11th 2013, 8:00 am
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Re: Green Cross Code.
How does it differ to any other roundabout in the world?
I've seen some pretty crazy ones in this region, and they all work very efficiently except when someone breaks rule, like going the wrong direction.
Pushing in is def allowed so is changing lanes, all acceptable.
As long as you yield to cars and pedestrians.
I've seen some pretty crazy ones in this region, and they all work very efficiently except when someone breaks rule, like going the wrong direction.
Pushing in is def allowed so is changing lanes, all acceptable.
As long as you yield to cars and pedestrians.
Sep 12th 2013, 3:42 am
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Re: Green Cross Code.
Explains why many people think that they have right of way to push into a lift before others have gotten out. The logical inconsistency of this does my head in.....
Sep 12th 2013, 4:34 am
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Re: Green Cross Code.
Its unfortunately true and definitely the way in Jeddah. Riyadh traffic is crazy enough, but in Jeddah you literally just close your eyes when youre being driven around :-(