Top gear presenters banned from driving (1 Viewer)

[tofo]

I know some dislike them

But I post this as maybe
a reminder French rules are applied different to ours
Wouldn't want you stranded

http://cars.aol.co.uk/2013/11/18/to...icid=maing-grid7|uk|dl7|sec3_lnk2&pLid=223904

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[GJH]

While both had thought that the standard French motorway speed limit of 130km/h (81mph) applied, it turned out they were driving along a stretch which was restricted to 90km/h (56mph).

caught doing 141 and 143 km/h (88 and 89mph) respectively

So the fact that they were in a lower speed zone is immaterial because they were still travelling above the limit anyway.

Not that we should expect high profile TV presenters to set an example to the young of course oh:

 

[canopus]

A pair of Billy Hunts who are paid outrageous salaries for being opinionated :Angry::Angry:

Should have put em both in the slammer for a night or two LOL

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[knokinonabit]

Couldn't have happened to two nicer blokes.

 

[Mel]

There but for the grace of God, go I

I am sure we have all done it somewhere.

 

[Spottycatz]

I love them. Too many grey faced people in the world today. Met loads in campervans in the past three months on our first Euro tour. Cheer up for Gods sake, you'll all be dead soon!!!!

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[tofo]

Sorry to be a grump

Posted more to warn people of the problem

if stopped in foreign lands

Ie : licence removed and banned immediately
Plus on the spot fine
It seemed a bit harsh in some respects ( immediate ban and licence tugged)
Meaning no onward travel


But saying that speeding isn't to encouraged at any time

Just happened to be they from top gear

That I quite enjoy watching.

:thumb::thumb::thumb:

 

[peterc10]

Do the French Police really take away your licence on the spot and if so how do you get it back?

 

[Jim]

OK, Form a queue....all those that have never travelled over the speed limit, give em what for..

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[tofo]

OK, Form a queue....all those that have never travelled over the speed limit, give em what for..

All que busters to check outs please!!!


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[Campercaillie]

Couldn't have happened to two nicer blokes.

Pity they didn't confiscate their passports as well, particularly Clarkson - who defines the word BUFFOON!!

 

[Jaws]

A lot of folk seem to muddle up the tv persona with the real folk..

Having met both of the guys in question I would be very happy if I had the chance to become proper friends of theirs.

I appreciate it is hard to believe ( esp in the case of Clarkson ) but really, they are ok people :thumb:

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[ourcampersbeentrashed]

OK, Form a queue....all those that have never travelled over the speed limit, give em what for..

queue starts here :thumb::thumb::thumb: I have never illegally exceeded the speed limit.

Donkeys years ago when I did my police driving course I had real sgt major type. Used to scare the living daylights out of me. His words have stayed with me over the years. You're no good to anyone if you dont get to the call safely. You end up being a hindrance and causing more paperwork and problems for everyone else.

I cant stand Jeremy Clarkson hope they keep his licence forever. Met him once and found him obnoxious and condescending.

 

[ShiftZZ]

If as claimed they have taken his driving licence, is he legally allowed to drive?

I somehow doubt if it would be the normal action of the police, did Clarkeson or other one wind them up?

 

[Mel]

queue starts here :thumb::thumb::thumb: I have never illegally exceeded the speed limit.

Donkeys years ago when i did my police driving course i had real sgt major type. Used to scare the living daylights out of me. His words have stayed with me over the years. You're no good to anyone if you dont get to the call safely. You end up being a hindrance and causing more paperwork and problems for everyone else.

I cant stand jeremy clarkson hope they keep his licence forever. Met him once and found him obnoxious and condescending.

never ???

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[manda3000gt]

Fast cars mega horsepower & an empty airfield to play on who else would not completely dick about like these three do on a weekly basis, Anyone who says they have not driven 7-8mph over the perceived speed limit is talking b*ll*cks

Clarkson for Prime Minister :thumb::thumb:

 

[Campercaillie]

Fast cars mega horsepower & an empty airfield to play on who else would not completely dick about like these three do on a weekly basis.....

Can't argue with that ... but who would willingly pay for them to do it?? :Nowink:

 

[GJH]

It's likely that many (most?) of us have crept above the speed limit from time to time - and some probably deliberately

The point with Clarkson and Hammond, though, is that the positions they occupy carry with them an extra responsibility to act sensibly and professionally when on public roads.

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[Pat and Trish]

Let them keep their licenses - just ban them from presenting

 

[ourcampersbeentrashed]

never ???

Never, ever :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:

 

[Mel]

Never, ever :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:

Can you also walk on water :thumb:

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[Pat and Trish]

Having met both of the guys in question I would be very happy if I had the chance to become proper friends of theirs.

Sorry I was with you re Susie Perry pictured sat astride your big un.
Even more impressed you being mates with film stars. :thumb:
But your street cred just flew out the window with that quote

 

[Jaws]

To further impress, or not...
Alan Davies is really lovely guy, Charley Boorman.. salt of the earth.. Fogerty.. errrr. best not say cos I might end up with a law suit !!
Joanna Lumley.. What a lovely lady she is.
Folk we have just met for a wee while include Rodney Bewes, Amy from Allo Allo, Bradley Walsh, Pete Stringfellow and quite a few others along the way

Lord knows how I end up knowing all these folk.. I think it is a case of know one and then sort of get introduced to others at parties and the like

 

[Chris]

To further impress, or not...
Alan Davies is really lovely guy, Charley Boorman.. salt of the earth.. Fogerty.. errrr. best not say cos I might end up with a law suit !!
Joanna Lumley.. What a lovely lady she is.
Folk we have just met for a wee while include Rodney Bewes, Amy from Allo Allo, Bradley Walsh, Pete Stringfellow and quite a few others along the way

Lord knows how I end up knowing all these folk.. I think it is a case of know one and then sort of get introduced to others at parties and the like

I can top that.

I have a signed rugby ball by Gareth Edwards when he opened a local garage in my town in the early 1970's.

He was an amatuer then so I think he came all that way out of the goodness of his heart.

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[GJH]

To further impress, or not...
Alan Davies is really lovely guy, Charley Boorman.. salt of the earth.. Fogerty.. errrr. best not say cos I might end up with a law suit !!
Joanna Lumley.. What a lovely lady she is.
Folk we have just met for a wee while include Rodney Bewes, Amy from Allo Allo, Bradley Walsh, Pete Stringfellow and quite a few others along the way

Lord knows how I end up knowing all these folk.. [HI]I think it is a case of know one and then sort of get introduced to others at parties and the like[/HI]

Or being a Groupie Tart?

 

[Pat and Trish]

To further impress, or not...
Alan Davies is really lovely guy, Charley Boorman.. salt of the earth.. Fogerty.. errrr. best not say cos I might end up with a law suit !!
Joanna Lumley.. What a lovely lady she is.
Folk we have just met for a wee while include Rodney Bewes, Amy from Allo Allo, Bradley Walsh, Pete Stringfellow and quite a few others along the way

Thing is regardless of whether they are nice or not Foggy is the only one in that list to have achieved anything worthwhile

Shall we start a name dropping thread

I'll raise you having met most of the Royal family :thumb:

 

[GJH]

I can top that.

I have a signed rugby ball by Gareth Edwards when he opened a local garage in my town in the early 1970's.

He was an amatuer then so I think he came all that way out of the goodness of his heart.

I have a football programme, from a 1966 friendly match, signed by (amongst others) Albert Quixall, Roy Clarke, Freddie Pye (Mancunians will remember)

AND Stuart Hall

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[Pat and Trish]

I can top that.

I have a signed rugby ball by Gareth Edwards when he opened a local garage in my town in the early 1970's.

He was an amatuer then so I think he came all that way out of the goodness of his heart.

I played with the great J.P.R. Williams , unfortunately it was in the school playground not on the rugby field
and Gavin Henson is a cousin

 

[Jaws]

Thing is regardless of whether they are nice or not Foggy is the only one in that list to have achieved anything worthwhile

Shall we start a name dropping thread

I'll raise you having met most of the Royal family :thumb:

Errrr..

When I was a teenager I used to go out with an earls daughter.. !

 

[dickieo]

I have never met anybody who is ( famous ) .

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