Public Information Films

nwallace

I have seen public information films warning road users to double check to their right before making a right turn in case some prick has decided to overtake.

I have seen PIFs about the dangers of drink driving, shallow water, fire, strangers.

Why have I never seen a PIF with the intention of making road users aware of human operated 2 wheelers, their needs, their problems etc etc? Or for that matter aimed at us, RLJ, pavement cycling etc.

This must be one of the cheapest and easiest ways of reminding people of their responsibilities on the road to the mass audience. It seems to have largely worked for Drink Driving.

stevechambers34

I used to like the PIF about playing in /near ponds/ quarries I tgink Donald Pleasance did the voice over, there was a seriously scary guy(death) in a black robe...it used to sh*t me up no end! ! !

pedylan

There have been PIF films about cycling safety.

I remember one about being seen. There was another with an old guy in an open top sports car driving too close to a girl on a bike. The message was give bikes room. Now that one could definitely do with a remake.

I'm sure these things are kept somewhere, wasn't there a poll last year and the old reginald molehusband reverse parker won?

PETER 216

All the old public information films are on the National Archives website.

Crapaud

PETER 216 wrote:

All the old public information films are on the National Archives website.

Interesting site. I don't think that they're all there though - I couldn't find the one with the old major on his sit-up-and-beg, tweed jacket and deer stalker.

I don't remember this - very catchy!
Pedal Safety Song

stevechambers34

wasn't his name Augustus Windsock? I have a mate who rides like him one speed only, slow and steady whatever the gradient or weather !

nwallace

Think we need a remake of this one up here:
How To Vote At A General Election: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/film ... e_vote.htm

richardjallen

I remember a cartoon one about a guy who had been cycling for 50 years or something. He had a really slow cadence and when turning right I think he very slowly gave a right hand signal. The slogan was something like 'Learn to ride like a professional'. Anyone remember this?