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Postby Kaz » 22 Mar 2018, 16:06

I had an incredibly narrow escape in town today! I came out of M&S to cross to the bank, and a police van shot right in front of me, almost mowing me down! So close that I stepped back, from the draught!

They hit the siren then, but it had been silent up to that point. It's a fully pedestrianised area, usually any council vehicles or ambulances edge down it really slowly. Several people stopped to ask me if I was ok, but I was just so stunned I carried on to the bank, and didn't start to feel wobbly until I was halfway up the road out of town, on my way up to D's :? It was incredibly irresponsible driving, kids run about on there all the time, and at the speed they were going...... :shock: :evil:

I have contacted the police, via their FB page, and they've informed me of their complaints procedure. I am seriously considering - at the very least the siren should have been blaring to warn people :(
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Re: Narrow squeak!

Postby Workingman » 22 Mar 2018, 16:25

Certainly a narrow escape Kaz. xxx

You really should make a strong complaint - registered letter - and give them X working days to reply.

Police vehicles are subject to posted speed limits the same as other vehicles. If they are to break the speed limit they have to be attending an incident AND have their flashing lights and sirens in operation. It is ultimately at the driver's discretion, but if they are involved in an accident they are breaking the law.

At the very least it shows poor judgement to be driving at speed in a pedestrian precinct.
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Re: Narrow squeak!

Postby cromwell » 22 Mar 2018, 16:41

That sounds a close thing Kaz. Xx
I'd be inclined to complain too.
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Re: Narrow squeak!

Postby meriad » 22 Mar 2018, 16:46

100% agree with Frank - complain and do so loudly

((hugs))) what a fright
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Re: Narrow squeak!

Postby JanB » 22 Mar 2018, 17:47

:shock: :shock: :shock: Defo complain - that was downright stupidity on their part.
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Re: Narrow squeak!

Postby JoM » 22 Mar 2018, 18:07

Kaz, that must've been so scary. Please complain.
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Re: Narrow squeak!

Postby saundra » 22 Mar 2018, 18:16

Throw the book at them kaz
They deserve it hope you are ok hugs
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Re: Narrow squeak!

Postby TheOstrich » 22 Mar 2018, 18:21

((( Kaz ))) ..... Go ahead with the complaint, Kaz, and ask for a written apology at a minimum.
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Re: Narrow squeak!

Postby Diflower » 22 Mar 2018, 19:34

Crikey Kaz :shock:
Agree with Wm, and with Ossie too.
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Re: Narrow squeak!

Postby Gal » 22 Mar 2018, 20:31

:shock: Oh my goodness - I hope you are feeling ok now Kaz - what a nasty shock!!

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