364: Careful where you tread   Thursday 11 March 2010

off Baileyfield Road, Portobello, Edinburgh

off Baileyfield Road, Portobello, Edinburgh

“More than 48 million tyres are disposed of each year in the UK”
source: WRAP

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318: Easy rider   Wednesday 6 January 2010

High Street, Cleethorpes

High Street, Cleethorpes

“A number of high-profile accidents involving mobility scooters have raised concern that drivers cannot be prosecuted and caused some to float the idea of testing users.”
source: BBC News

273: Basic maintenance   Monday 2 November 2009

Nicholson Street, Edinburgh

Nicholson Street, Edinburgh

“It’s dangerous to ride a broken bike. At best, you’ll wobble. At worst, you won’t be able to stop and you’ll crash.”
source: Brake

249: All change   Tuesday 29 September 2009

London Road/Leith Walk junction, Edinburgh

London Road/Leith Walk junction, Edinburgh

“Many roadworks can now be carried out without having to close the entire road. There are many different types of roadworks in today’s world.”
source: Urban Traffic Management and Control

234: All aboard   Tuesday 8 September 2009

Bridge Street, Edinburgh

Bridge Street, Edinburgh

“Whatever your reason for hiring a stretch limousine, it should be a lot of fun. But you also need to be aware of some very important LAW and SAFETY issues concerning the hire of limousines, which many UK limousine operators are breaking.”
source: Limo Hire

233: Never mind the bollards   Monday 7 September 2009

Newhailes Road, Musselburgh

Newhailes Road, Musselburgh

“The luminance requirements for transilluminated traffic bollards are set out in British Standard EN 12899-2:2007 … Two lamps operated on independent, separately fused circuits must be used so that in the event of failure of one lamp, illumination of the bollard still occurs.”
source: Guidance on the lighting requirements for traffic signs and bollards (PDF)

219: Plated   Tuesday 18 August 2009

Duke Street, Leith

Duke Street, Leith

“which one would you choose?”
source: DVLA Personalised Registrations

164: Off the road   Tuesday 2 June 2009

Constitution Street, Leith

Constitution Street, Leith

“The MOT certificate confirms that at the time of the test, without dismantling it, the vehicle met the minimum acceptable environmental and road safety standards required by law. It doesn’t mean that the vehicle is roadworthy for the length of time the certificate is valid.”
source: DIrectgov

145: 24-hour call-out   Wednesday 6 May 2009

East End Mini Cabs, Bethnal Green Road, London

East End Mini Cabs, Bethnal Green Road, London

“Minicabs and other private hire journeys (including chauffeur-driven vehicles and limousines) must be booked through a licensed operator.”
source: Transport For London

110: Disabled-friendly parking   Wednesday 18 March 2009

New Street, Musselburgh

New Street, Musselburgh



“Find a car park near where you need to be…”
source: Car Parks 4U

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