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16-03-2011, 08:49 AM
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If it ain't broke........
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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vic...-1226022086447
You'd think a 27 year old would have more brains.......
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16-03-2011, 08:54 AM
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Another family gets that "knock on the door". I hope they find the other car and string the driver up by the thumbs.......fools!!!! and yes at 27 he should have had more brains. Wonder if he has a young family waiting for him to come home?
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16-03-2011, 09:12 AM
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knowing where that happened, that intersection is horrible, speeding or no speeding, they need to put traffic lights there
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16-03-2011, 09:26 AM
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meh.
 
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and now they are also apparently looking for a late 90's (EF/EL probably) Red Falcon Sedan...
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16-03-2011, 10:18 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Well done to the idiot Street Racing
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16-03-2011, 10:41 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Somehow I doubt a red light would deter people from racing through it 27yrs old, one would assume that yes he wouldve grown out of it by then, clearly not. Sad for those families involved.
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16-03-2011, 10:48 AM
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Last warning
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those stock civics are lighting quick in a drag race
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16-03-2011, 11:03 AM
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16-03-2011, 11:13 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Ha nope... if they are drag racing do you think they would care to notice?
We have I think 10 red light cameras here in townsville. Yet EVERY day (worse in peak hour) i see dozens of cars go through red lights each time the lights change, up to 15seconds after they have changed to red. Meanwhile the twits with green lights sit there like sheep waiting, no road rage, no flashing of headlights, no one moves......
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16-03-2011, 11:22 AM
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Whats the speed limit there ??
I've seen side impact on cars doing 80 kph and it's not pretty either... Yep more red light and speed camera's ??? They do nothing ....
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16-03-2011, 11:25 AM
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This scumbag should be put behind bars for a very long time.
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16-03-2011, 11:28 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Dont get me wrong, id prefer more red light cameras over speed cameras.
Red light cameras are a very useful tool whenever an accident occurs at an intersection and removes any doubt. It doesnt stop people, maybe deters a few, but yes more of them and i wont complain.
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16-03-2011, 11:50 AM
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So the guy have already been charged and convicted?
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16-03-2011, 12:02 PM
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Age has nothing to do with stupidity it seams. Last night I saw a Brand new HSV race a Honda civic down the main street of Newcastle
Not that many young guys can afford a brand new HSV. So who knows how old this guy was. But the worse part was he raced a Honda Civic. Really? He had to prove he was faster to a 90's model Civic? That is just sad. |
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16-03-2011, 12:05 PM
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it`s been said a thousand times, driver education and more police would help, but there will always be one that pushes the envelope for that bit of exitement at the wrong time, be they in a morris minor or an lambo, it has to be drummed into them from a young age, the street is not the place for a quick thrill, punishment after the event won`t ever work.
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16-03-2011, 12:13 PM
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seen this story on the news this morning, its so sad we keep hearing stories like this; thoughts and prayers go out to those families affected by this kind of stupidity from a handful of idiots!
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16-03-2011, 12:30 PM
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DUMB,DUMB,DUMB.........I mean seriously, 27 years old, c'mon man REALLY.
But what do you do with these people that insist on drag racing on public streets. You may think your a good driver, however they are PUBLIC streets, meaning that anyone or anything can happen while your racing along one of these roads. What do we do, automatically crush cars if your caught street racing, heavier fines, loss of licence. Who knows what will work. |
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16-03-2011, 12:39 PM
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16-03-2011, 12:44 PM
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minor update here:
http://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/more...on-update.html no charges yet; he hasn't been interviewed. |
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16-03-2011, 12:53 PM
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Everyone keeps saying at 27 this guy should have growm out of this stupidity.
Unfortunately stupidity is a lifestyle choice and most idiots stay idiots until the day they die. I regrettably know more than enough idiots in their forties and fifties. "The difference between genius and stupidity, is that genius has its limits." - Albert Einstein |
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16-03-2011, 12:54 PM
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I think the Idea of the traffic lights is that the 37 year old wouldnt be pulling out if he was sitting at a red light. It really is upsetting to see a story like this, and i hope the drivers never drive again.
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16-03-2011, 01:01 PM
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i'm amazed so many hypocrits can exist on one forum
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16-03-2011, 01:36 PM
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16-03-2011, 01:47 PM
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Speak for yourself mate. I've been there and had the dreaded "knock on the door" cause of someone else's stupidity, idiocey, thoughtlessness and "mine's better than yours syndrome".
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16-03-2011, 01:50 PM
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Innocent?
He broke the law, sure the ramificationswere high, but certainly not innocent. The speeder/racer was not the only one in this incodent who broke the law. Or are we back on the 'speed kills' campaign?
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16-03-2011, 01:58 PM
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Its a car/modifying forum, most have done exactly what has happened here. Just these guys were stupid enough to have something go wrong. |
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16-03-2011, 02:28 PM
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16-03-2011, 02:39 PM
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If you modify your car or associated with a car forum you most probably have been involved in street racing .... ? These guys were stupid because something went wrong .......  ?These comments in a car/modifying forum is offensive to most here and if you cannot see that you are not welcome here. If you want to answer these questions, do so in PM ...... not here as this is getting off topic and not required. My absolute condolences go out to those left behind and just adds to the negative side of the car and drag scene ..... not helped also by the comments above.
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16-03-2011, 03:25 PM
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what has happend is terible, and I share the sentiments of many who have posted above, if street raceing is your thing I can only hope that you never hurt any one and get caught before you do
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Browsing here and there..
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