The car

In the late 1800's the car was invented and in this country some one had to walk in front of the car with a red flag, About 1900 the mass produced cars took to the road. The 1st cars probably could reach speeds of 35-40 MPH. Fast forwards to today and more and more towns/city are restricting cars to 20MPH. and London has the daily charge for low emission zones The vehicle tax and insurance is going through the roof and the latest plan is pay per mile I know one bloke who does 30-40,000 miles a year with his work. Do they not want cars on the roads in this day and age or just the privileged few who can afford to drive

We will get hammered in the budget.Cigs and beer as well.Working class party my ass.

Judging by the number of people now driving around in expensive petrol guzzing cars, perhaps a bit of pruence is needed in their spending of a vehicle, insurance and road tax, especially with the exhaust emissons affecting peoples health as a result of a ever increasing number of vehicles on the roads!

Surely, the time has come for all vehicles not to exceed 1500 cc!

OC most family cars now have a 1litre engine and some form of turbo boost to try to keep the engine emissions in check

I love really old cars. We once went to Beaulieu Car Museum in Hampshire, owned by Lord Montague, and I was fascinated by the ancient vehicles, some of which are still roadworthy. I didn't especially want to make a study of them, but it got me wondering about them from times gone by, and I found this.

The first recorded instance of an introduction of a speeding ticket in the UK was in the late 1890s handed to Walter Arnold. He was doing an incredible 8 mph in a 2mph zone and was caught by a bobby on a bicycle for this highly dangerous crime in his horseless motor carriage. He also committed the severe offence of not having a man in front of him with a red flag.

Imagine someone like that being transported forward in time to see the speeds now! The poor souls would have a heart attack.

There are more kids today suffering from asthma, but if people push their babies around in a low buggy, they’re at the same level as a car’s exhaust pipe, which emits toxic fumes, so it’s hardly surprising that they’ll contract all sorts of illnesses. There aren’t many high level prams being used today, which are much safer for the children.

I hate driving, I had to drive in my working life because a Plumber needs a shed full of tools and materials to do his work, since retiring I only drive when its needed, I cycle more than driving, I do on average 2000/3000 miles per year and get an insurance policy to cover 5000 miles and it drops the cost plus I don't need as much fuel. Also a bus pass is a great way of getting about when the weather is inclement, I do hope Stormmer does not take that from us, If he does, that will sign his ' borrowed time in number ten .

PeterP

Not many of them living around me, but plenty of petrol guzzlers!

Oh, and It's not the size that matters, but hopefully no non running of the engine.

If you know what I mean!