109: One for the road Tuesday 17 March 2009
Pilrig Road, Leith, Edinburgh
“Any amount of alcohol affects your ability to drive. There is no foolproof way of drinking and staying under the limit, or of knowing how much an individual person can drink and still drive safely.”
source: Think!
071: Smashing time Thursday 22 January 2009
Abbeyhill, Edinburgh
“Unlike a windscreen, in most cases, if a rear window is damaged it will need to be replaced.”
source: Autoglass
044: Going nowhere Friday 12 December 2008
Abbeyhill/Royal Mile, Edinburgh
“Your council may also inform road users of any impending disruption by using road signs. These include information of diversion routes and the predicted length of any road works which may affect your journey.”
source: Directgov
034: You need wheels Friday 28 November 2008
Brick Lane, Tower Hamlets, London
“With the majority of thefts affecting bikes that have been placed under lock and key, it may be worth considering spending a little more money for a high-security lock that may stand a better chance of deterring a thief.”
source: The Independent
photo by Sam Oakley
029: All-terrain amphibious vehicle Friday 21 November 2008
The Water of Leith, off Largo Place, Leith
“Today the river is home to a wide diversity of plants and animals from wild garlic and orchids to brown trout, heron, kingfisher and otter, and can be explored on foot or bike along the Water of Leith Walkway.”
source: The Water of Leith
028: The booze cruise Thursday 20 November 2008
Digby Greenways housing estate, Bethnal Green, London
“If you are bringing in alcohol or tobacco goods and we have reason to suspect they may be for a commercial purpose, a Customs officer may ask you questions and make checks … You are particularly likely to be asked questions if you have more than: 3200 cigarettes, 200 cigars, 400 cigarillos, 3kg tobacco, 110 litres of beer, 90 litres of wine, 10 litres of spirits, 20 litres of fortified wine (such as port or sherry). The officer will take into account all the factors of the situation and your explanation.”
source: HM Revenue & Customs
photo by Sam Oakley
025: Wheel of misfortune Monday 17 November 2008
Leith Walk, Edinburgh
“Given a safe environment, the right tools and some basic knowledge, changing a wheel on any vehicle should be fairly straightforward but it is also potentially very dangerous.”
source: The AA
007: One careful owner Wednesday 22 October 2008
Nine Elms market, London
“Heavy duty mobility scooters are designed to remain rugged even if used heavily every day. These mobility scooters usually have a maximum speed of 8mph (Class 3) and are usually road-legal … It wouldn’t be considered unusual for an 8mph mobility scooter to be able to cover a range of up to 35 miles on a single charge.”
source: Scoota Mart Ltd
photo by Emma G
