Feb 9, 2011: Road safety illusion - Page 2

Sundae · 02-10-2011, 02:02 AM

Oh dear. Seems I am to be the sole voice in support of it.
It's not intended to shock and scare drivers, nor to get them to slam on their brakes.
It's a poignant reminder of why speed limits are imposed.

It's well advertised and promoted and in a single location, not popping up all over the place unannounced. It's like a billboard in effect, but on the road not by the side. A 2D image serves as an advertisment. It's the difference between driving past a poster of a scantily clad woman and just being aware of it, and actually seeing her beside the road with all her clothing falling off and her boobies about to become bare - not THAT might affect your driving.

I'm all for anything that encourages people to see the reality behind traffic laws and traffic calming measures. The amount of parents I see driving to school every day in a way which endangers other children - turning with no indicators, trying to beat the lights, pulling over in restricted areas, looking at/ talking on their mobile phones (even in high risk areas like right outside the school for FSM's sake!) Speed limits are not just pointless bureauocracy by The Man to curtail freedom. They save lives.

I'm not saying this decal is the perfect solution, but I am certainly more pro than against.
Anyone want to wager whether the dire prophecies of the Cellar will come true...? I'll put a fiver on it

GunMaster357 · 02-10-2011, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Speed limits are not just pointless bureauocracy by The Man to curtail freedom. They save lives.

While I do agree with you on this, they're not the only factor. A bit of common sense would be good on the part of everybody (either drivers or pedestrians).

As a driver, my worst fear nearly became reality a few years ago. In France, inside a city, speed limit is 50 km/h or less in specific places. That day I came to a stop at a traffic light in Paris. Light becomes green, ok. I begin driving down the street, accelerating just enough to go maybe up to 40 km/h. I notice a young woman that climb down the curb between two parked cars to cross the street. She's NOT at a crosswalk. There is one at both ends of the street. In my mind, she's going to wait until it is possible to cross. Then I noticed that her arms are not in a normal position, they're extended in front of her.

That's a fucking stroller with a baby inside. Of course, I did slam the brakes. I stopped a mere inch from the toddler. Yet, I was the one to be labelled a killer.

In most people minds, you're the driver therefore you are the evil one.

Had I hurt that baby, I would probably have ended in prison. Yet, I wasn't the guilty one.

Sundae · 02-10-2011, 01:04 PM

Gun I completely agree with you. But in some ways that it why speed limits are so important.

My nephew by marriage ran out in front of a car because he saw friends across the street. The family walked together frequently and his Aunt was actually a road safety officer and was with him at the time. The car driver could do nothing - he hit the boy. The family were told there was a (slim) possiblity that he would not regain the use of his legs or more likely would always walk with a limp. The driver was driving UNDER the speeed limit and was cleared of all blame by the Police and by the family, who accepted completely that it was the boy's fault.

He recovered without a limp, but I think in the end he bounced back quicker than the driver, who will always have to live with the memory and sensation of hitting a ten year old boy and watching him fly up into the air. The only positive is thanks to the fact he was observing the speed limit, he does not have to live with a death on his conscience which he could have done nothing to prevent.

Even the best educated children are still children, and there are plenty of people out there who are not the best educated to start with. I'm not demonising anyone behind the wheel, my rant about mothers is more about hypocrisy than anything. There are some right eejits out there on both sides.

Shawnee123 · 02-10-2011, 02:49 PM

You don't know the Kurds. You don't know their ways.

(Picture is a red x)

Gravdigr · 02-10-2011, 03:49 PM

You don't know the turds, or what they weigh.

(Picture is a jubilant Kurd)

GunMaster357 · 02-11-2011, 04:31 PM

Since both are correct, I'll stick with KERB on the sidewalk and hope American speakers will CURB their laughter

capnhowdy · 02-11-2011, 07:22 PM

You'd prolly have to boil one of those several hours to get it tender enough to eat. Sailcat is now redefined.

richlevy · 02-20-2011, 06:06 PM

Do I get a choice between this and the topless women promoting traffic safety in Demark?

Sundae · 02-21-2011, 06:59 AM

They stole my idea!

Trilby · 02-21-2011, 07:14 AM

those wacky Danes.

Bono, from U2 · 02-24-2011, 07:02 AM

Suggestible drivers might be programmed into running real children over, like with post hypnotic suggestion. Most people drive in a highly suggestible kind of trance anyway, so who knows what effect this could have on people.

Shawnee123 · 02-24-2011, 07:33 AM

HA!

Hi Bono!

You know, every time you clap your hands, a child in Africa dies.

Sundae · 02-24-2011, 09:55 AM

Postcards from the Edge!

Gravdigr · 03-07-2011, 01:11 PM

Not Edge, Bono!

onetrack · 03-12-2011, 08:03 PM

Fake speed bumps are much more effective than fake children. The child painted on the road is most definitely going to cause a crash, particularly from someone unfamiliar with the area.

http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fa...-slow-you-down

02-10-2011, 03:49 PM	#5
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02-11-2011, 04:31 PM	#6
GunMaster357 Professor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brest (FRANCE) Posts: 1,837	Since both are correct, I'll stick with KERB on the sidewalk and hope American speakers will CURB their laughter __________________ "War is God's way of teaching Americans geography." - Ambrose Bierce

02-11-2011, 07:22 PM	#7
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02-20-2011, 06:06 PM	#8
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02-21-2011, 06:59 AM	#9
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02-10-2011, 02:02 AM	#1
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Oh dear. Seems I am to be the sole voice in support of it. It's not intended to shock and scare drivers, nor to get them to slam on their brakes. It's a poignant reminder of why speed limits are imposed. It's well advertised and promoted and in a single location, not popping up all over the place unannounced. It's like a billboard in effect, but on the road not by the side. A 2D image serves as an advertisment. It's the difference between driving past a poster of a scantily clad woman and just being aware of it, and actually seeing her beside the road with all her clothing falling off and her boobies about to become bare - not THAT might affect your driving. I'm all for anything that encourages people to see the reality behind traffic laws and traffic calming measures. The amount of parents I see driving to school every day in a way which endangers other children - turning with no indicators, trying to beat the lights, pulling over in restricted areas, looking at/ talking on their mobile phones (even in high risk areas like right outside the school for FSM's sake!) Speed limits are not just pointless bureauocracy by The Man to curtail freedom. They save lives. I'm not saying this decal is the perfect solution, but I am certainly more pro than against. Anyone want to wager whether the dire prophecies of the Cellar will come true...? I'll put a fiver on it

02-10-2011, 01:04 PM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Gun I completely agree with you. But in some ways that it why speed limits are so important. My nephew by marriage ran out in front of a car because he saw friends across the street. The family walked together frequently and his Aunt was actually a road safety officer and was with him at the time. The car driver could do nothing - he hit the boy. The family were told there was a (slim) possiblity that he would not regain the use of his legs or more likely would always walk with a limp. The driver was driving UNDER the speeed limit and was cleared of all blame by the Police and by the family, who accepted completely that it was the boy's fault. He recovered without a limp, but I think in the end he bounced back quicker than the driver, who will always have to live with the memory and sensation of hitting a ten year old boy and watching him fly up into the air. The only positive is thanks to the fact he was observing the speed limit, he does not have to live with a death on his conscience which he could have done nothing to prevent. Even the best educated children are still children, and there are plenty of people out there who are not the best educated to start with. I'm not demonising anyone behind the wheel, my rant about mothers is more about hypocrisy than anything. There are some right eejits out there on both sides.

02-10-2011, 02:49 PM	#4
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	You don't know the Kurds. You don't know their ways. (Picture is a red x)

02-21-2011, 07:14 AM	#10
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	those wacky Danes. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-24-2011, 07:02 AM	#11
Bono, from U2 Non-Newbie Sort Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 6	Suggestible drivers might be programmed into running real children over, like with post hypnotic suggestion. Most people drive in a highly suggestible kind of trance anyway, so who knows what effect this could have on people.

02-24-2011, 07:33 AM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	HA! Hi Bono! You know, every time you clap your hands, a child in Africa dies. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-24-2011, 09:55 AM	#13
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Postcards from the Edge!

03-07-2011, 01:11 PM	#14
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Not Edge, Bono! __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-12-2011, 08:03 PM	#15
onetrack Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Western Australia Posts: 99	Fake speed bumps are much more effective than fake children. The child painted on the road is most definitely going to cause a crash, particularly from someone unfamiliar with the area. http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fa...-slow-you-down __________________ Illiterate??? - Not a problem! Write today for more information!! ....

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