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Stevie5tapes



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Flash for Cash scam

Its been on the news today of a new scam, people flashing their lights at junctions to let you out then bumping into you. Another scam to look out for!! Twisted Evil

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Post #195208 16th Aug 2013 11:30 am
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taztastic



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Glad I have my camera installed, some lousy gits on the roads these days.

Post #195209 16th Aug 2013 11:46 am
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npinks



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likewise, though i don't pullout till they make clear their intention to either stop or turn

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Post #195211 16th Aug 2013 1:07 pm
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taztastic



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I always wait, you never know who they are flashing, personally I am beginning to wonder if drivers should stick to the rules of the road instead of being courteous, they very often have no regard for those behind.

For example, your travelling down the motorway and the person in front dives on the brakes as soon as someone indicates to pull out, they have right of way but oh no, lets hold up the entire M6 so one person can pull out. Evil or Very Mad

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I really should buy a blackvue. Confused

Post #195218 16th Aug 2013 1:23 pm
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pab



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I really should buy an armoured personnel carrier. Or a defender fitted out the way they used to be in NI during the troubles. No one would mess with one of those!

Post #195219 16th Aug 2013 1:25 pm
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The scammers should come to Hull, never have I met so many 'courteous' drivers on the outskirts that slow down/stop on the main roads holding everyone up behind them to allow car drivers reverse out of their driveways.
A scam in the waiting, beckon them out and drive into them Thumbs Up

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BossBob



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I would prefer it if people just got on and followed the highway code, which by the way says that flashing head lights is a warning that you are there the same as sounding your horn.
Just fitted a Blackvue. It focuses on the raindrops on the bonnet a treat. Couldn't read a number plate whatever resolution I set it on. And far too wide angle a view.

Post #195310 16th Aug 2013 8:41 pm
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