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WelshAl
Posted on: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 - 01:05


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QUOTE (jeffreyarcher @ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 - 15:41) *
Are they perhaps using thenm to get the 85%ile speed down, so that they can then apply a 40MPH limit? I.e., if the 85%ile speed was above 47(?)MPH, DfT guidelines said[*] that they shouldnt apply a 40 MPH limit.
[*] This changed last year to the average speed.


You know, I speculated on such an agenda, only had no idea where to turn for any information.
It really does seem as if they want to slow the average speed down, but are being held back from instating mandatory speed limits by something.

Of more concern to me personally round here are the annoying incidence of speed limits on straight, wide road sections where traditionally speeds have been higher as you take the opportunity to overtake slow moving traffic (which can obviously build quite a tail on our twisties).
I'm having to consider getting stoned before driving as an alternative to the infuriation which builds to near volcanic proportions some days. Pretty soon, 'Cardi' won't refer to someone from Cardiganshire (ceredigion) as much as it will 'cardiac'...
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WelshAl
Posted on: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 - 11:29


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Ta very muchly.
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WelshAl
Posted on: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 - 14:26


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These started showing up in Ceredigion (I'm near New Quay) around the turn of the century*

I bought a new copy of the Highway Code, and the separate road signs book. I emailed the DVLA. I asked a Special Constable. Nobody had ever heard of them, and the local council is very much like Royston Vasey's shop-owners...

They aren't legal speed restrictions, I found out eventually, and the national speed limit sign at the end refers only to what comes next. It's not, as you pointed out and is reasonable to assume, a validation of anything before it.

They do have a habit of turning into speed limits at a later date though.



*I do believe that's the first time i've used that phrase blob7.gif
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WelshAl
Posted on: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 - 14:17


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Thanks for the replies, and the re-assignement biggrin.gif

So there's no retest as long as you already had a license, it's just points on your license?
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WelshAl
Posted on: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 - 16:40


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Please forgive me if I've put this in the wrong place, as I've had a look and couldn't figure out exactly where would be best for it.

I'm interested in clarifying an issue arising from the difference between a license and a category entitlement.

I passed my car test in 1992, and my bike test in 2005.

I was told by the instructor and examiner (who was holding my paper license at the time) that if I earned any points iwithin 2 years, it would be a re-test for the motorcycle category.

Among other discussions, someone on the GB Bikers forum quoted the DVLA on first licenses and points;

QUOTE ("The DVLA")
If you reach six or more penalty points on your driving licence within two years of passing your first driving test, ie during the probationary period, your driving licence will be revoked. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), acting on behalf of the Secretary of State, will automatically revoke your driving licence when notified by a court or fixed penalty office. There is no right of appeal against revocation under the provisions of the act. You may only appeal against the conviction, which led to the revocation of your driving licence through the convicting court.

All valid penalty points will be taken into account when deciding whether six or more points have been accumulated in the two-year probationary period. Penalty points gained prior to the first driving test, which are within the three-year validity period, will also be taken into account. However, these will only come into scope of the Act if you incur further penalty points during the probationary period. Also, penalty points incurred after the probationary period has expired will be taken into account if the offence was committed during the probationary period.


You only have your license suspended if it is the probationary period of the first license category, right?.

It seems as though if you have a license with a car entitlement, and then pass your bike test, you have to re-test for bikes if you get points within 2 years, but can still drive other categories if entitled.


So can someone interpret for me?.
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