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Unmarked speed humps

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realitybites
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Unmarked speed humps

Post by realitybites »

Does anyone know where I stand regarding crashing over an unmarked speed bump and damaging my car. I have had a few people tell me to get pics of the speed bump and to measure the size then ring the council for a claim form. Will i get anywhere or is it a fruitless exercise.
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

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Stop Speeding :roll:
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

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I was travelling at 12-15mph
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

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realitybites wrote:I was travelling at 12-15mph
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

Post by london sub »

Speed bumps should not be higher than 10cm.
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

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cow post wrote:Speed bumps should not be higher than 10cm.
:left: :left: There's one that I have to drive over everyday that is at least twice that is isin't marked (it's there to slow down 40' lorries) but I've never managed to damage my vehicle :hmmmm
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

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DGP1 wrote:
cow post wrote:Speed bumps should not be higher than 10cm.
:left: :left: There's one that I have to drive over everyday that is at least twice that is isin't marked (it's there to slow down 40' lorries) but I've never managed to damage my vehicle :hmmmm
Its just a case of slowing down at an appropriate speed...any higher than 10cm then its illegal!
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

Post by Eric Cantona »

It needs to have White arrows on the bump or warning signs ahead on poles, if they have not got them your laughing. Photo it before they put the lines on, photo the poles on the street, you need a no win no fee solicitor. Is it your exaust that got injured or the car in general.
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

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cow post wrote:
DGP1 wrote:
cow post wrote:Speed bumps should not be higher than 10cm.
:left: :left: There's one that I have to drive over everyday that is at least twice that is isin't marked (it's there to slow down 40' lorries) but I've never managed to damage my vehicle :hmmmm
Its just a case of slowing down at an appropriate speed...any higher than 10cm then its illegal!
I could do a Dukes of Hazard impression on some humps over here..........................that gives me an idea :Very Happy
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

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DGP1 wrote:
cow post wrote:
DGP1 wrote:
cow post wrote:Speed bumps should not be higher than 10cm.
:left: :left: There's one that I have to drive over everyday that is at least twice that is isin't marked (it's there to slow down 40' lorries) but I've never managed to damage my vehicle :hmmmm
Its just a case of slowing down at an appropriate speed...any higher than 10cm then its illegal!
I could do a Dukes of Hazard impression on some humps over here..........................that gives me an idea :Very Happy
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY0xgRA_Sk0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :shock: :Sick

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Re: Unmarked speed humps

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Went down and took some photos, no white arrows at all, totally worn away. It was my missus' car, a merc A class and I think the radiator has cracked.
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

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fishtank wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY0xgRA_Sk0 :shock: :Sick

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I'm sending you my psychiatrists bill for that :nervous
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

Post by krussel »

I did a wishbone about 18 months ago which cost me £175 on a un marked black speed cushion. Just did not see it in the dark and hit the smegger at about 35 mph. .................................................ouch :d'oh!
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Re: Unmarked speed humps

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DGP1 wrote:
fishtank wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY0xgRA_Sk0 :shock: :Sick

I feel dirty...and not in a good way. :nervous
I'm sending you my psychiatrists bill for that :nervous
<puke> but hilarious
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