Garda Traffic on Twitter 2

boardsuser1 · 01-07-2017 1:09pm

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/881113497685417985

boardsuser1 · 01-07-2017 1:10pm

This driver is snookered :pac:

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/881106878033522688

GM228 · 01-07-2017 3:59pm

ED E wrote: »

Could he not try to argue it down to 3 + full fine under the whole "highest points apply" bit?

No, that is only in relation to different offences at the same occasion.

ED E · 01-07-2017 6:12pm

GM228 wrote: »

No, that is only in relation to different offences at the same occasion.

That was my tongue and cheek point, what's an occasion?

boardsuser1 · 01-07-2017 11:12pm

This was already posted, however, i replied to the tweet due to going through a checkpoint yesterday in which all trucks were pulled and Buses waved through.

For the record i'm an ex bus driver.

https://twitter.com/CorkTruckDriver/status/881123573896818688

Autosport · 01-07-2017 11:16pm

Did they reply to you?

boardsuser1 · 02-07-2017 12:23am

Autosport wrote: »

Did they reply to you?

They have done on previous occasions, not this time as yet.

Fred Swanson · 02-07-2017 11:17am

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punisher5112 · 02-07-2017 12:53pm

Fred Swanson wrote: »

What's the deal with taking cocaine with weed?

Probably regular smoker and take coke at weekends.. It will all show.

inforfun · 03-07-2017 9:06am

Where to begin.....

boardsuser1 · 03-07-2017 1:57pm

inforfun wrote: »

Where to begin.....

Some drivers :rolleyes:

Grueller · 03-07-2017 2:44pm

That trailer is empty and so might weigh under 750kg. If so a regular b licence is enough. I know a 12' x 6' livestock trailer from Ifor Williams (what I own) is around 950kg.Take away the loading ramp and the box body (possibly more than 200kg) and you have basically the trailer above.

The speed however is insane and the chance of that trailer fishtailing all over the road is fairly high.

fancy pigeon · 03-07-2017 2:52pm

Grueller wrote: »

That trailer is empty and so might weigh under 750kg. If so a regular b licence is enough. I know a 12' x 6' livestock trailer from Ifor Williams (what I own) is around 950kg.Take away the loading ramp and the box body (possibly more than 200kg) and you have basically the trailer above.

The speed however is insane and the chance of that trailer fishtailing all over the road is fairly high.

Speculation of course, it does look long to me...

If it's a tri-axle he's going to be overweight. I've a 14ft twin axle flatbed trailer, with the sides and skids removed one can carry a few kilos on with a standard B licence. Ifor williams of course!

Many a time I've been on the motorway at 130ish and still been overtaken by a 4x4 pulling a trailer

ELM327 · 03-07-2017 3:08pm

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Speculation of course, it does look long to me...

If it's a tri-axle he's going to be overweight. I've a 14ft twin axle flatbed trailer, with the sides and skids removed one can carry a few kilos on with a standard B licence. Ifor williams of course!

Many a time I've been on the motorway at 130ish and still been overtaken by a 4x4 pulling a trailer

It's the DGVW of the trailer and vehicle combined, not the actual weights that determine what licence is needed.Very few large pickups or vans can tow any sort of trailer on a b licence

But doing 130 with a trailer is just irresponsible in the ihighest order.

punisher5112 · 03-07-2017 3:26pm

ELM327 wrote: »

It's the DGVW of the trailer and vehicle combined, not the actual weights that determine what licence is needed.Very few large pickups or vans can tow any sort of trailer on a b licence

But doing 130 with a trailer is just irresponsible in the ihighest order.

150

Grueller · 03-07-2017 3:52pm

ELM327 wrote: »

It's the DGVW of the trailer and vehicle combined, not the actual weights that determine what licence is needed.Very few large pickups or vans can tow any sort of trailer on a b licence

But doing 130 with a trailer is just irresponsible in the ihighest order.

Pickup is 2 tonne. Trailer is 750kg roughly. That's 2750. Still 750kg leeway AFAIK.
I am open to correction though as it is a few years since I did this test.
I think you are saying that the Dgvw of trailer at 3500kg + pickup at 2000kg =5500kg. That is over the 3500 on the b licence. That could be the case. As I say, I am rusty on all this.

TallGlass · 03-07-2017 4:21pm

Even if they had the correct licence, that's half the battle. Doing 150 with a trailer attached is asking for an accident.

Grueller · 03-07-2017 5:09pm

ELM327 wrote: »

It's the DGVW of the trailer and vehicle combined, not the actual weights that determine what licence is needed.Very few large pickups or vans can tow any sort of trailer on a b licence

But doing 130 with a trailer is just irresponsible in the ihighest order.

Just checked the rsa site there, you sir are indeed correct. Humblest apologies.

flazio · 03-07-2017 7:54pm

Grueller wrote: »

That trailer is empty and so might weigh under 750kg.

That's like saying I can drive a mini bus on a B licence if I have no passengers because it's basically just a van with seats.
I can't, for the record. I still need a D1.

neris · 03-07-2017 8:39pm

It's not just the weight of the trailer that's the problem the speed limit for a trailer is 80km so no matter if its 3.5 ton or 350kg he's still well over the legal speed (even if he was at 120)

Artic truck is allowed do 90km though

punisher5112 · 03-07-2017 8:43pm

neris wrote: »

It's not just the weight of the trailer that's the problem the speed limit for a trailer is 80km so no matter if its 3.5 ton or 350kg he's still well over the legal speed (even if he was at 120)

Artic truck is allowed do 90km though

Mad to think he was at near double the allowed speed.

He may as well have gone for 160.

Trucks years ago were 55mph and when they changed the km it dropped to 50mph or 80km/h.

Its just gone back to what it should have been all along.

The amount I see going around flying with trailers and not a single working light.

Testacalda · 03-07-2017 8:45pm

ELM327 wrote: »

It's the DGVW of the trailer and vehicle combined, not the actual weights that determine what licence is needed.

Not really. On the standard B licence you can tow a trailer as long as your combination fits into 1 of 2 categories.

1. Car ( or jeep or any LCV up to 3500kg) towing a trailer up to 750kg

or

2. Car tow a trailer that is over 750kg, so long as the entire combination is less than 3500kg.

its all here on the RSA website:

http://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Your-Vehicle/About-your-Vehicle/Example-of-non-Dup/Trailers-/Advice-and-Checks-for-Trailers-/

A category B driving licence authorises you to drive a car, van or 4 x 4 which has a maximum mass (as specified by the manufacturer) of not more than 3,500kg and is designed and constructed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. You may tow a trailer with a maximum mass (again as specified by the manufacturer) not greater than 750kg, or where the maximum mass is more than 750kg, the combined maximum mass of the towing vehicle and the trailer is not greater than 3,500kg.
A category BE driving licence authorises you to tow a trailer where the combined maximum mass of the towing vehicle and trailer is greater than 3,500kg.

ED E · 03-07-2017 11:40pm

(Joe.ie not Garda Traffic but same vein)

Ofc it was Donegal.

Fred Swanson · 03-07-2017 11:45pm

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honda boi · 04-07-2017 12:48am

ED E wrote: »

(Joe.ie not Garda Traffic but same vein)

Ofc it was Donegal.

That actually gave me a good laugh

inforfun · 04-07-2017 7:44am

Yep, if you are going to be a **** by not paying for tax and insurance, at least be original.

ELM327 · 04-07-2017 7:57am

Testacalda wrote: »

Not really. On the standard B licence you can tow a trailer as long as your combination fits into 1 of 2 categories.

1. Car ( or jeep or any LCV up to 3500kg) towing a trailer up to 750kg

or

2. Car tow a trailer that is over 750kg, so long as the entire combination is less than 3500kg.

its all here on the RSA website:

http://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Your-Vehicle/About-your-Vehicle/Example-of-non-Dup/Trailers-/Advice-and-Checks-for-Trailers-/

A category B driving licence authorises you to drive a car, van or 4 x 4 which has a maximum mass (as specified by the manufacturer) of not more than 3,500kg and is designed and constructed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver. You may tow a trailer with a maximum mass (again as specified by the manufacturer) not greater than 750kg, or where the maximum mass is more than 750kg, the combined maximum mass of the towing vehicle and the trailer is not greater than 3,500kg.
A category BE driving licence authorises you to tow a trailer where the combined maximum mass of the towing vehicle and trailer is greater than 3,500kg.

All DGVW and not actual weight.

Ciano35 · 04-07-2017 11:11am

I actually drove past a jeep turned on its side on the n22 dual carriageway in cork this morning. Had been carrying a trailer, and the centre road barrier was fairly smashed. Jeep and trailer got a good bang.

Atlantic Dawn · 04-07-2017 5:19pm

Front window tint looks very much on the limits too...
https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/882157354120249347

Atlantic Dawn · 04-07-2017 5:21pm

Just outside the back of the Dail, possibly the single worst place in the country you could risk driving with your mobile in your hand, always Gardaí in the area...

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/882213564194402305

Falcon L · 04-07-2017 5:40pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Just outside the back of the Dail, possibly the single worst place in the country you could risk driving with your mobile in your hand, always Gardaí in the area...

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/882213564194402305

I guess Spider Man couldn't stop himself reporting the driver.

Patser · 04-07-2017 5:47pm

How can a car of that level not have hands free? Who spends all that money on a 6 series and says no to Bluetooth option....

DaveyDave · 04-07-2017 5:53pm

Patser wrote: »

How can a car of that level not have hands free? Who spends all that money on a 6 series and says no to Bluetooth option....

The entry level i30 has it so you know these guys have it. Have done for years that's what baffles me. Even more reason to give a stiffer penalty, having it and not using it is a joke.

If I wasn't connected to Bluetooth I'd ignore the call, if it was important they'd call back. Worst case scenario throw it on speakerphone and put it in the cupholder...

D'Agger · 05-07-2017 8:43am

Patser wrote: »

How can a car of that level not have hands free? Who spends all that money on a 6 series and says no to Bluetooth option....

The amount of people I've seen driving top of the range BMW & Mercedes cars with phones in their hands is through the roof - amazes me every time

Damien360 · 05-07-2017 10:33am

D'Agger wrote: »

The amount of people I've seen driving top of the range BMW & Mercedes cars with phones in their hands is through the roof - amazes me every time

Every single day I see this, but it is not just high end motors. Lack of real enforcement. Fines equal to value of a really good Bluetooth kit would do better. Let's say €300 a pop.

Trucks had Bluetooth and a place to put the SIM card into dash long before any cars got them as standard. And every day I see large artics with the driver on his phone going around a junction.

akelly02 · 05-07-2017 11:38am

nice_guy80 wrote: »

didn't know about the ice cream

i could tell you a few stories that you wouldnt believe

markc1184 · 05-07-2017 11:58am

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/882545098273193984

Atlantic Dawn · 05-07-2017 12:13pm

Pure selfish behaviour on the road, at least they only harmed themselves and their car. I think the sooner there's a public record of drink and drug convictions released in the same way as Revenue defaulters the better.

eringobragh · 05-07-2017 1:28pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Pure selfish behaviour on the road, at least they only harmed themselves and their car. I think the sooner there's a public record of drink and drug convictions released in the same way as Revenue defaulters the better.

Would be Medal of Honour to alot of them :cool:

GBX · 05-07-2017 8:49pm

Something I've not seen before on their Twitter feed:

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/882686427032694785

fullstop · 05-07-2017 9:10pm

GBX wrote: »

Something I've not seen before on their Twitter feed:

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/882686427032694785

Finally! I see dozens do this every morning.

Damien360 · 05-07-2017 9:17pm

GBX wrote: »

Something I've not seen before on their Twitter feed:

https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/882686427032694785

About time. Cars exit the northbound m50, then as they get to the end of the slip, they force their way back in to traffic causing chaos.

In the mornings, southbound red Cow, cars cross the hatchings early and block the lane, which is admittedly very poorly placed for exit at next junction.

punisher5112 · 05-07-2017 9:47pm

Another spot I find terrible is after cherrywood and before bray...

Eric Cartman · 05-07-2017 9:54pm

D'Agger wrote: »

The amount of people I've seen driving top of the range BMW & Mercedes cars with phones in their hands is through the roof - amazes me every time

+1 , almost every time I see somebody with the phone up to their ear, its in a car that I know has bluetooth.

inforfun · 06-07-2017 8:23am

Re: bluetooth in cars.
Just because they know how to buy top of the line cars and phones, doesnt mean they have a ****ing clue how to use either or both of them.

ironclaw · 06-07-2017 10:03am

punisher5112 wrote: »

Another spot I find terrible is after cherrywood and before bray...

10 mins with a video camera on the pedestrian overpass at the merge would net you serious fine revenue.

Also, have you noticed the new thing now of entering the Dundrum on ramp and Cherrywood on ramp to skip traffic? Using it as a third lane?

Damien360 · 06-07-2017 10:10am

ironclaw wrote: »

10 mins with a video camera on the pedestrian overpass at the merge would net you serious fine revenue.

Also, have you noticed the new thing now of entering the Dundrum on ramp and Cherrywood on ramp to skip traffic? Using it as a third lane?

Same at Tallaght. Dundrum would be an odd one as it crawls nearly all of the time.

Fred Swanson · 06-07-2017 11:52am

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Danbo! · 06-07-2017 1:46pm

Eric Cartman wrote: »

+1 , almost every time I see somebody with the phone up to their ear, its in a car that I know has bluetooth.

Can't use bluetooth to mindlessly scroll through Facebook though. I see a lot more faces buried in phones than phones up to the ear.

boardsuser1 · 06-07-2017 2:25pm

Danbo! wrote: »

Can't use bluetooth to mindlessly scroll through Facebook though. I see a lot more faces buried in phones than phones up to the ear.

All in time, Rome wasn't built in a day :pac:

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