Nutter in a car at Newlands Corner

V5ade

I'm looking for a bit of advice. I've been buzzed twice by a car on track just off Newlands Corner in Surrey. The guy driving was only just in control, and it was luck that I was on a part of the track that was wide enough for both of us as there was no was he could stop (He was going down hill, me up).

It's a black Citroen 2CV, really surprising how quick it can go on really rough ground, however judging by the skid marks he's left on the chalk he can't stop as quickly. There are lots of motorbikes and 4x4 that use this track, but I've never seen any go as quickly or recklessly as this guy.

There are lot of people, including children that use this track and I'm concerned that there's going to be an accident soon. Any suggestions on how to deal with this?

MountainMonster

Get his plates and ring the police, only option really.

Anonymous

If it's a BOAT then little to stop him using it, but if he's not allowed access then in theory he can be stopped, otherwise it's just dangerous driving he can be had for, but fat chance in catching him or getting anyone to really care.

Not sure I know any wide tracks around Newlands other than the roads. I know bikers gather there in masses.

Some weird people turn up there in cars, cruising round the car park looking shifty. Usually a gang of blokes, stop for a bit looking around, drive to another bit of the car park and so on.

Or maybe it's doggers.

V5ade

I didn't get his plate either time
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Newland ... m&t=m&z=15
It's a track that joins Drove Road and Water Lane, according to Google it's not a road.

bails87

According to OS it's a BOAT.

grenw

I know that road. It's the final leg on a walk that me and the missus do. Often see a few others walking up/down it as well and there would be nowhere to go if a car was driving along there at any more than crawling speed. Steep with blind orders etc

I'd imagine it would be an instant pull from any copper but getting one there at the right moment is the issue.

V5ade

GrenW wrote:

I know that road. It's the final leg on a walk that me and the missus do. Often see a few others walking up/down it as well and there would be nowhere to go if a car was driving along there at any more than crawling speed. Steep with blind orders etc

I'd imagine it would be an instant pull from any copper but getting one there at the right moment is the issue.

I've only seen him on weekday evenings, noramlly 1800-1830ish, be careful and get ready to dive into to hedges if you hear something sounding like a demented lawn mower!

TuckerUK

Slightly off the main topic, but 2CVs, like many French cars, were made to be able to travel comfortable over the great many unmade, or very basic, roads in rural France.

grenw

TuckerUK wrote:

Slightly off the main topic, but 2CVs, like many French cars, were made to be able to travel comfortable over the great many unmade, or very basic, roads in rural France.

Seem to remember that one of the early French vans (2CV based maybe?) was tested before launch on its ability to cross a ploughed field with a tray of eggs on a passenger's lap. All eggs had to sruvive.

bails87

I can't believe that some walkers put big logs and rocks across bridleways to stop cyclists, who they think are dangerous, from using them.

It really does make you have to slow down.










Just sayin'....

bluechair84

GrenW wrote:

TuckerUK wrote:

Slightly off the main topic, but 2CVs, like many French cars, were made to be able to travel comfortable over the great many unmade, or very basic, roads in rural France.

Seem to remember that one of the early French vans (2CV based maybe?) was tested before launch on its ability to cross a ploughed field with a tray of eggs on a passenger's lap. All eggs had to sruvive.

Watch much Top Gear

diy

Get his number plate and make a witness statement to plod of the anti social driving. He may have been issued a vehicle asbo previously and will therefore get the car towed and impounded. If its the first time he'll get the asbo now and get towed next time.

Can't for the life of me remember the act, I think its PACE from memory. I will look it up if people are interested. I suspect not.

cooldad

Who isn't fascinated by arcane legal stuff.
Or we could just catch him, shave his beard off, steal his sandals and turn his heap into a chicken coop.

diy

Sec 59 Police reform act 2002 link

SpiCan

Maybe the police were in it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac6fxnjrQ8U