And then there's the fine!!

Post by **billofdurham** » 05 Dec 2006, 15:31

Video from Manchester city centre where buses and Royal Mail vans are allowed, but for everyone else it's a no-go area.

http://www.biertijd.com/mediaplayer/flv ... ue&fs=true

Moral of the story - Rising bollards work better than brakes!

Bill.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 05 Dec 2006, 16:59

I hate if for the family with the kid. Did you notice that spill in the head light after the "crash?" Pretty funny over-all, but I'd hate my oil pan to get caught and a hole torn in it. Seems the signs are marked pretty well too, so don't know why some people insist on trying.

Post by **billofdurham** » 06 Dec 2006, 15:39

I agree about the child but, by the speed of that vehicle, the father knew what he was doing.

We have one rising bollard in Durham City which was put in to deter motorists from entering the Cathedral area. The strange thing is they can get in free of charge but have to pay a 'congestion charge' of