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06-07-2009, 01:54 PM | #91 | |||
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06-07-2009, 02:04 PM | #93 | |||
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Name calling and rubbish of that nature will see warnings being handed out.
chevypower I can see where you are coming from but what about level crossings with lights but no gates? I seriously hope you wouldn't just go when you think it is safe then. I've seen the results of people doing that, it's an end that you don't want.
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Oh, I admit when I was living in Melbourne, when the gates went up, (and were fully up), I would proceed even if the lights were still going. The reason I asked Steve Bracks if the camera at Nunawading fined people, was for the reason I explained earlier. Is it active as soon as the lights start flashing? Meaning you have to slam on the brakes when the lights and bells start? Yes, if an amber light was added, that would be ok. Fortunately, it's not there for that reason.
There are several crossings here where big freight trains cross, some only have lights, and many only have stop signs. So that is the situation you describe, RG. And with less train traffic (than Connex), it's easy to assume nothing would be coming. I always stop, look both ways, twice, but most drivers around here seem to be pretty good with that. |
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06-07-2009, 02:21 PM | #95 | |||
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JG66ME is right on the money in explaining the boomgate/lights setup. |
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06-07-2009, 02:26 PM | #96 | |||
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Laws work on the worst case scenario to protect the lowest common denominator. It is in place as a result of crossings like Springvale Road, where there is chaos from dawn to dusk. The importance diminishes somewhat on a crossing that sees two trains an hour, where you can see clearly for a mile. In some circumstances, no matter how illegal, crossing over the tracks while the lights are still flashing after a train is no less dangerous than doing a legal U-turn on a divided road. |
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06-07-2009, 02:32 PM | #97 | |||
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I didn't mention downloading because this is a car forum. So what i may or may not do with my computer is moot. (Unless maybe the computer is in my car). It's just a way that you are trying to show that everyone breaks the law so that you can attempt to validate breaking the train track laws. Using that logic we can break every law because we break 1?? That just doesnt make sence.
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06-07-2009, 02:33 PM | #98 | |||
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you sound like a friend of mine who doesn't think he needs to indicate if he cant see any other cars around. He currently has no Licence.
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06-07-2009, 02:46 PM | #99 | |||
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It tends to make the crossing controls a PITA to design on 3 / 4 track lines with Bi-directional working. and a station on one side. Steve |
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06-07-2009, 02:58 PM | #100 | |||
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The problem is that it is often not a problem, but if your luck is out it can take well over 15 minutes to get through a crossing that normally takes 2 minutes. At least now we are starting to get some grade separated crossings in the area, as previously all the alternative crossings for miles in either direction were just as bad. |
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06-07-2009, 03:28 PM | #101 | |||
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People tend to have a routine and drive to and from places within a time band every day. (I am on the Calder freeway between 7am and 830am most days south bound Gisborne to the city) Where you have low traffic railways (2 or 3 freight trains a day each way) a lot of people may cross the railway without seeing a train for years. Then one day they are out of their routine or there is a out of timetable train. This is where we get into trouble. Especially at lines with a stop sign only. People can see for a mile if they look, thats IF. |
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06-07-2009, 03:32 PM | #102 | |||
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Also I believe the Signallers don't always use the express and stopper controls so that doesn't help. Last edited by JG66ME; 06-07-2009 at 03:44 PM. |
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06-07-2009, 03:57 PM | #103 | |||
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Given how long it took to get started on Grade Separation at Springvale rd, is the Blackburn crossing ever likely to be grade separated? (Although once Springvale rd is done, it may relieve a lot of the traffic from Blackburn rd). If you ever want suggestions for improvements for the Blackburn Rd crossing let me know, I have spent so much time sitting there over the last 15 years, I have had plenty of thoughts (some of them are even suitable for polite company ). |
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06-07-2009, 04:00 PM | #104 | |||
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06-07-2009, 04:59 PM | #105 | |||
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And i never said i condone crossing the tracks early, i just admitted to having done it before. See, i am ok with telling how it is. I could lie and tell everyone how perfect i am at obeying the law. Nobody on here could prove otherwise. But then i would sound just like you. That wouldn't be a good thing. Are you just trying to pick fights, or do you really feel like you have a point? |
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06-07-2009, 06:41 PM | #106 | |||
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I never said I was a perfectly law abiding citizen. I do however obey all the road laws and am proud of that fact. Your the one trying to twist what I say and then call me a lier for it. Then you get on your high horse and make it sound like we should admire you for the fact that you admit to crossing while the lights are still flashing and that i'm pretending to be perfect. when it comes to driving I have indeed held a perfect record without a single traffic infringement for 21 years. Not even a parking fine. And NO I dont do 61 in a 60 zone. I use my cruise control as much as possible and set it at exactly the speed limit. Now seeing my 2 GPSs tell me that my speedo is 2kmph out, when I go down a hill with the cruise control on and my speedo says 61 or 62 im actually doing 59 or 60. So NO not even 1 kmph over. When I said I follow the law I was referring to driving seeing this is a car forum i figured you'd understand that...... I also never said it was ok to break non-car related laws. thats just you once again trying to twist what I say to justify your actions. My point is the law is the law. obey it or be prepared to lose your license and don't get angry with ppl who DO obey the law. I have called you silly and stupid because you not only say that you jump the flashing lights, but u also try to justify why you break the law by claiming that under some law (somewhere on the planet I guess) it's ok to jump them when u think it's safe to do so. I then said you should have your car and license removed because you openly break the law. Which is the view of many many people as well as the view of the law. In contrast, you have called me a lier several times as well as a moron and inferred things that are compleately untrue about me. Made odd assumptions and used flawed logic to try and make me look bad, as if you actually know me. Which is very interesting as I am not the one breaking the law. This is quite typical of people who are cought out in the wrong but cant admit it. So I welcome your unsubstantiated, derogitory and offencive words towards me and your attempts at character assasination, because the more you do it, the more people see your true character.
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06-07-2009, 07:12 PM | #107 | ||
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06-07-2009, 07:40 PM | #108 | ||
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Benalla last Tuesday afternoon Nunn st level crossing.
I was co-ordinating the safeworking protection in relation to the replacement of the large fluoro sign. Road traffic management on site and bollards/cones set up. Up goods powering hard through the platform on the standard gauge, F100 crosses as the booms are halfway down,.... maybe he thought it was ok as we had a crane truck fouling the other line. But then again, you know what thought did! Train passes at around 100+ kmh. This is a scene that i see most days doing my job, not to mention pedestrian near misses. |
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06-07-2009, 09:03 PM | #109 | ||||
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As for running the reds law is law, live by it or pay up but don't whine when you do. As for the extra traffic lights, they are not free, why should my taxes and rego fund extra traffic lights because some morons can not read the road rules? Rant over!
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07-07-2009, 05:23 AM | #112 | |||
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I cant believe there is 5 pages about stopping at a red light ?
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I have attended many level crossing accidents in my time and I would prefer not to. But people need to realize that trains cant steer and take a long time to brake. When the lights start flashing if it is safe to stop, you stop.
Even though the level crossings are designed to stay ringing unless they can be proven up for at least 25 seconds before operating again doesnt mean that as soon as the booms start lifting you should just take off. One it is unlawful and two , you will come unstuck one day. Just think of this, you have no chance against a Train, a train will always win when faced against a car at a crossing. And if you do survive , file for bankruptcy because that will be the only way you be able to pay for all the costs. Your insurance company will not cover you as you have broken the law. You will be charged with several offences, they you will have to pay for damage to all the equipment and also pay for loss of revenue while the train needed to be repaired and so on. Have fun
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07-07-2009, 04:26 PM | #115 | |||
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I am a train driver and all railway level crossing lights are red. If you saw some of the daredevils and thrillseekers that I see when driving trains, it makes you wonder why state governments do not put cameras on all level crossings.
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A guy told me a story that he was racing a famous steam train in the hills and was cut off at one crossing, quickly went down some back roads and flew through the next crossing with warning lights blazing just in front of the train!, and he said the train driver lean out of the window with a thumbs up smiling!!.
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A guy told me that he was racing a UFO across australia, but he got hung up in traffic in adelaide and the UFO was in the lead, it ended up the UFO got caught at ayers rock (as it was known back then) and he managed to dive back in front of it. As he dived just in front, the UFO driver leaned out the window and gave him all 10 thumbs up.
Not saying you were not told that story, just doubt the "guy" gave a correct account.
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