Anti social driving

[onlynik]

Just reading a BBC report about anti social driving and came across this worrying passage:

"Under the Antisocial Behaviour (Scotland) Act 2004, officers can seize and remove motor vehicles which have been used in a manner causing alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public.

These powers apply where a person's driving is considered to have been careless or if the vehicle has been driven off road.


Thats not too good.

Full story is here

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/...st/6542071.stm

[The Hornet]

Yep, some whiner down your road can report you for driving in a manner that does not suit him and have you prosecuted.

This will keep on until people stop voting the Socialists in.

[Sancho]

Different laws in Scotland. Men wear skirts up there you know.

[DaveD]

Different laws in Scotland. Men wear skirts up there you know.

Oi!! Only at weekends and with consenting adults......

[anson]

how can they enforce that law...unless your caught on camera or something ,then its their word against yours..
if that law was in england then i`d have reported boy/girl racers,caravaners,those $$$$s that tail gate you on motorways to try and force you to move over,are horses included in this and cyclist lol

[TonyN]

how can they enforce that law...unless your caught on camera or something ,then its their word against yours..
if that law was in england then i`d have reported boy/girl racers,caravaners,those $$$$s that tail gate you on motorways to try and force you to move over,are horses included in this and cyclist lol

That is the law here, and they can. If you're caught off the byways and doing donuts on fields or driving on bridleways or footpaths to many times its bye bye truck, and fully deserved if you ask me.

[nero279]

It's the same law they use to impound bikes/quads/minimotos etc being driven round parks and commons, very similar laws throughout the UK, and probably europe.

[The Hornet]

We need to be careful with all this banning. What happened to a bit of tolerance? There's serious stuff to be concerned with, rather than trying to infringe on our liberties at every opportunity. It's all about controlling us.

If we were to ban everything that someone was offended by, none of us would be able to do anything. If people look hard enough they will find something to be offended with.

[plumb bob]

I'm always offended by everyone and everything around here!

[marky]

Just reading a BBC report about anti social driving and came across this worrying passage:

"Under the Antisocial Behaviour (Scotland) Act 2004, officers can seize and remove motor vehicles which have been used in a manner causing alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public.

These powers apply where a person's driving is considered to have been careless or if the vehicle has been driven off road.


Thats not too good.

Full story is here

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/...st/6542071.stm

They do this in the STATES as well

[da SLUG man]

We need to be careful with all this banning. What happened to a bit of tolerance? .

there is tolerance... this is a last resort.
Generally they'll come and have a chat with you and point you in the right direction or give some info.

it happens on salisbury plain all the time... Danno got to know the wardens quite well!... if you're there trashing it every week then you'll get the car taken away.

[Apache]

I'm always offended by everyone and everything around here!

The fact that you're offended offends me. Ban him!!!!

[AuldNick]

Never being one to offend anyone, I find it's easier to conform and be nice at all times, keep your opinions to yourself and dont try to impose even when you know you are right.

Be nice, be quiet, listen & learn!

Is that OK Mr Avegotanotherdinnerjacket.




OK, only kidding, twas my navy human shield captive deeelinquent sponsered by the Sun.