Topic ID 2496
Yesterday, Wed, I was walking down Maidenhead St, towards Castle Hall, when I heard a noise behind me. On turning around, I saw a large pickup truck, coming down towards me. He had come through the no entry end. I tapped on his window and said that he should not have come in from that end and should come in the other. He said that he had permission to come in from the no entry end and had it in writing, would I like to see it, yes I said, but he did not have it to show me. He said that he was working in Maidenhead St. He continued on and turned into the entry beside Woolworth's. Surely no one would give permission to flout a no entry sign. Perhaps the Town Manager would like to look into this infringement.
Reply ID 35441
I witness this nearly every day, it seems no one could care less about the no entry signs, they might as well not be there!
Reply ID 35465
Shall I start on about people disobeying the signage into the lower bengeo area or just state again that it is the selfish and lazy nature of people these days, particularly road users.
Reply ID 35471
What this chap is telling you is a lot of nonsense. The issue of Maidenhead Street has been discussed 'ad infitum ad naseum' at the Hertford Tranmsport Forum. It is a one way street but there is a strange anonamoly that allows traffic exiting from Dolphin Yard or Adams Yard to exit in either direction. The revised signage at the The Wash end is there to make things a bit clearer and hopefully infringments will be now be enforced by the PCSO's. I do have problems with the proposed development of Adams Yard as one of the objections was that there as no way any building lorries could turn into Adams Yard from either end of Maidenhead Street. It appears that Macs are now starting work on Dolphin Yard but it would make more sense for the work on Adams yard to begin first. Still, who am I. It is really not an issue for the Town Centre Manager - I bring these sort of matters to the attention of East Herts, Highways etc but .... A few weks ago the PA's started booking delivery vans in Maidenhead Street despite the traffic orders stating that this was an allowable action. I gave a copy of the Road Traffic Order to all the shops involved and hopefully the practice has stopped. I have a suspicion that some of the PA's are let loose on the streets with little training. The no entry sign is very clear - the last survey that Highways did showed that cyclists were the highest offenders. I'm sorry but you have to rely on the police to enforce this as the PA's have no powers whatsoever. I frequently walk very slowly in front of any vehicle going in any direction along Maidenhead Street. I think drivers weigh up the odds of hitting me against damage to their vehicle.[}:)][;)][:D]
Reply ID 35475
I have witnessed several drivers chancing their luck by driving up Maidenhead Steet. I usually step out in front of the buggers. The sign is relatively useless and probaly unenforcable by the PCOs.
Reply ID 35483
I really don't understand people who can't read signs, they should have their licences taken away. Last year I was nearly killed by a motorist going the wrong way in Fore Street,eg from Baroosh to The Ram. I remonstrated and was told quite firmly to f--- o--. Where were the town police,probably having a cuppa !!
Reply ID 35484
Thanks for clearing that up. I've contemplated walking slowly up the middle of Maidenhead Street when people drive up there but wasn't sure of the signage at The Wash end. I'll join the slow walkers from now on, occassionally stopping to answer my mobile phone, etc.
Reply ID 35517
The wife and I were nearly run over today after an Audi mounted the pavement outside The Salisbury in Fore Street, going into Parliament Square, after going through the No Entry sign. A traffic warden who was hovering outside Nationwide, just looked the other way !!!!
Reply ID 35525
quote:They should bring back the no-entry signs rather than the no motor vehicles ones. people tend to ignore them less.
Originally posted by Hugh
The wife and I were nearly run over today after an Audi mounted the pavement outside The Salisbury in Fore Street, going into Parliament Square, after going through the No Entry sign. A traffic warden who was hovering outside Nationwide, just looked the other way !!!!
Reply ID 35526
quote:People ignore those ones because they are stupid [;)][;)] The signs that is[;)][;)]
Originally posted by 2929paul
Shall I start on about people disobeying the signage into the lower bengeo area or just state again that it is the selfish and lazy nature of people these days, particularly road users.
Reply ID 35544
quote:I do that! I'm glad I'm not the only mad person! [;)][:)]
Originally posted by sloopjohnb
I frequently walk very slowly in front of any vehicle going in any direction along Maidenhead Street. I think drivers weigh up the odds of hitting me against damage to their vehicle.[}:)][;)][:D]
Reply ID 35742
Neither of you are mad, I have perfected the art of stopping in front of them whilst rummaging around in my bag!!!! pretending to look for a phone, I am hopefull of a BAFTA soon.. its great, I do the whole thing.. I will be happy to encourage others, its especially fun when they rev their engines and and I go all meek and apologetic and then continue to walk slowly in front of them with a huge smile on my face they cannot see!!! tee, hee [}:)]
Reply ID 35761
quote:We must be twins!
Originally posted by Drama Queen
Neither of you are mad, I have perfected the art of stopping in front of them whilst rummaging around in my bag!!!! pretending to look for a phone, I am hopefull of a BAFTA soon.. its great, I do the whole thing.. I will be happy to encourage others, its especially fun when they rev their engines and and I go all meek and apologetic and then continue to walk slowly in front of them with a huge smile on my face they cannot see!!! tee, hee [}:)]
Reply ID 35768
Far be it for me to suggest anyone taking illegal and dangerous actions, but if several "careless" people were to accidentally and regularly spill nails in Maidenhead street....
Reply ID 35789
Just walk up the middle and don't move. I do it regulalry when cars try to drive up there and pretend to be deaf when they hoot.
Reply ID 35794
quote:Pretend?
Originally posted by Wrapper
Just walk up the middle and don't move. I do it regulalry when cars try to drive up there and pretend to be deaf when they hoot.
Reply ID 35904
Easy Rooster
Reply ID 35905
quote:People would tread on them.
Originally posted by Landy
Far be it for me to suggest anyone taking illegal and dangerous actions, but if several "careless" people were to accidentally and regularly spill nails in Maidenhead street....
Reply ID 35920
quote:What about the legitimate drivers using Maidenhead Street, a bit unfair I think?
Originally posted by Landy
Far be it for me to suggest anyone taking illegal and dangerous actions, but if several "careless" people were to accidentally and regularly spill nails in Maidenhead street....
Reply ID 35985
There shouldn't be "any legitimate drivers", only delivery vans and lorries, who usually are slowly pulling up to the retail premises and not going 40 mph up Maidenhead street with their on-board mobile disco going! These are not the problems its other illegal drivers and again, who's going to stop them, our law enforcement brigade?? Nope they're non-existent....
Reply ID 35987
quote:You are wrong I'm afraid, blue badge holders are entitled to drive through Maidenhead Street... and anyway delivery vans and lorries are also 'legitimate drivers' so surely they are allowed to have 'nail free' tyres when they leave the street???
Originally posted by Drama Queen
There shouldn't be "any legitimate drivers", only delivery vans and lorries, who usually are slowly pulling up to the retail premises and not going 40 mph up Maidenhead street with their on-board mobile disco going! These are not the problems its other illegal drivers and again, who's going to stop them, our law enforcement brigade?? Nope they're non-existent....
Reply ID 35991
Also, I seem to remember when I enquired many moons ago about why the gate was never closed, someone on the forum pointed out that there are residents living in Maidenhead Street.
Reply ID 36011
quote:Posted without brain in gear methinks Landy. Also a tad militant for you no?
Originally posted by Landy
Far be it for me to suggest anyone taking illegal and dangerous actions, but if several "careless" people were to accidentally and regularly spill nails in Maidenhead street....
Reply ID 36511
This morning in Maidenhead street 4 cars went from the Castle Hall end up towards Salisbury Square, one of which was travelling at speed. The other three were driven by people who will not make eye contact with you even when you walk slowly and block their path. they know they are in the wrong but they obviously couldn't give a monkeys for anybody but themselves. Perhaps they think that if they drive slowly enough they become invisible. Or maybe they interpret the no entry sign as 'enter if you are an ignorant, selfish half-wit' and as they obviously fit this criteria they can drive on in. Why can't we get one of the CCTV cameras to focus on Maidenhead Street for just a few hours on a Sunday morning and hand the tape over to the police to prosecute all the drivers who ignore the restrictions. Easy money for the police and a damn good message sent to the ignorant inbreds who deliberately flout the restrictions.
Reply ID 36512
quote:I thought that the cameras at both ends of Maidenhead Street regularly covered the area.
Originally posted by Ewoowar
Why can't we get one of the CCTV cameras to focus on Maidenhead Street for just a few hours on a Sunday morning and hand the tape over to the police to prosecute all the drivers who ignore the restrictions. Easy money for the police and a damn good message sent to the ignorant inbreds who deliberately flout the restrictions.
Reply ID 36514
quote:Covering the area is one thing but covering it with a purpose is another.
Originally posted by Stevequote:I thought that the cameras at both ends of Maidenhead Street regularly covered the area.
Originally posted by Ewoowar
Why can't we get one of the CCTV cameras to focus on Maidenhead Street for just a few hours on a Sunday morning and hand the tape over to the police to prosecute all the drivers who ignore the restrictions. Easy money for the police and a damn good message sent to the ignorant inbreds who deliberately flout the restrictions.
Reply ID 36776
quote:Just seen this. It was meant as a humorous comment such as the others on here. Can you not see that? You of all people given to funny inserts without substance or reasoning elsewhere on this forum!
Originally posted by 60sDJquote:Posted without brain in gear methinks Landy. Also a tad militant for you no?
Originally posted by Landy
Far be it for me to suggest anyone taking illegal and dangerous actions, but if several "careless" people were to accidentally and regularly spill nails in Maidenhead street....
Reply ID 36854
quote:Well happy slap me silly! "...funny inserts without substance" My amorous encounters are my own affair thank you, but on a serious note in as much as I can take this outburst of yours seriously, I don't see what is wrong with a touch of humour now and again amongst postings. If you trouble to check back on my offerings they're not all one liners. I'd be happy to recommend alternative medication to your loss of humour prescription.[:D]
Originally posted by Landyquote:Just seen this. It was meant as a humorous comment such as the others on here. Can you not see that? You of all people given to funny inserts without substance or reasoning elsewhere on this forum!
Originally posted by 60sDJquote:Posted without brain in gear methinks Landy. Also a tad militant for you no?
Originally posted by Landy
Far be it for me to suggest anyone taking illegal and dangerous actions, but if several "careless" people were to accidentally and regularly spill nails in Maidenhead street....
Reply ID 36952
quote:There is no need for infantile smut thank you very much! I don't need any form of medication either, common sense prevails with me if not with you. You pepper otherwise sensible discussions with attempts at being humorous which you clearly are not. You belong to a small band of people infesting this forum with the sole purpose of disrupting mature discussion. You and the others should be given your own "play page" or consider joining a site where drivel prevails.
Originally posted by 60sDJquote:Well happy slap me silly! "...funny inserts without substance" My amorous encounters are my own affair thank you, but on a serious note in as much as I can take this outburst of yours seriously, I don't see what is wrong with a touch of humour now and again amongst postings. If you trouble to check back on my offerings they're not all one liners. I'd be happy to recommend alternative medication to your loss of humour prescription.[:D]
Originally posted by Landyquote:Just seen this. It was meant as a humorous comment such as the others on here. Can you not see that? You of all people given to funny inserts without substance or reasoning elsewhere on this forum!
Originally posted by 60sDJquote:Posted without brain in gear methinks Landy. Also a tad militant for you no?
Originally posted by Landy
Far be it for me to suggest anyone taking illegal and dangerous actions, but if several "careless" people were to accidentally and regularly spill nails in Maidenhead street....
Reply ID 37171
Infantile smut?? Oh come on have you no NO sense of humour?? I'm happy to "infest" and offer some light hearted views! So are many others. This site is populated by many different contributors, how boring it would be if we were all the same or all "Bennetesque" for that matter..such as...well I'll let you figure that one out. "Mature discussion?" I've looked back over some of your postings and they are so pedantic that I'd regard them as far from mature. Lighten up! If you crave mature discussion trawl some of the topics on here and join in. I don't see your contributions in quantity on those heavier subjects.