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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just let them act as a form of natural selection
When it comes to children dying... ?"
No m'dear I was being flippant.
And yes, children being run over is no laughing matter so I stand corrected x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just let them act as a form of natural selection
When it comes to children dying... ?
No m'dear I was being flippant.
And yes, children being run over is no laughing matter so I stand corrected x "
Although my point stands for adults that use them and should know better. Some belter was actually using one around Sainsburys the other day  |
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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago
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OP, Im sure kids have been killed using bikes, skateboards, or walking and texting, or even just walking and not looking where they are going. But we are not going to ban all of those things, so no, we shouldn't ban "hover boards" |
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I started a thread on these a few weeks ago, https://www.fabswingers.com/forum/lounge/439357
Will still say they're great fun, if used in the correct manner and you haven't bought a cheap one that bursts into flames when you are charging it up  |
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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago
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my son saved up for a really long time but one and within a week it actually broken inside, even though it was one of the more expensive ones. The suppliers are in China and are refusing to do anything about it, and say they can no longer import them. We are only cove_ed by China's trading standards which cannot help us.
My son is left with a hoverboard that he cannot use at all.
Incidentally we only let him use it in what we felt were safe locations away from the pedestrian areas. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There was a new report from America the other day about this, it combusted
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Hoverboard-Explosion-Chappaqua-New-York-Fire-NY-Long-Island-361257151.html |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian "
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too.  |
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. "
not band but should make a noise |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise "
That's ridiculous. Use your eyes. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise
That's ridiculous. Use your eyes. "
Which ones, the ones in the front of their head or the ones behind?   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise
That's ridiculous. Use your eyes.
Which ones, the ones in the front of their head or the ones behind? "
c
Luckily for them, they've retain the mobility of their body to turn and look. |
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By *igzag1Man
over a year ago
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"OP, Im sure kids have been killed using bikes, skateboards, or walking and texting, or even just walking and not looking where they are going. But we are not going to ban all of those things, so no, we shouldn't ban "hover boards""
good call world's gone mad ya can't do out
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise
That's ridiculous. Use your eyes.
Which ones, the ones in the front of their head or the ones behind? c
Luckily for them, they've retain the mobility of their body to turn and look. "
Well I for one don't walk down the road with a rotating head. I tend to look where I'm going (ie forwards) rather than where I've come from (ie behind me) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise
That's ridiculous. Use your eyes.
Which ones, the ones in the front of their head or the ones behind? c
Luckily for them, they've retain the mobility of their body to turn and look.
Well I for one don't walk down the road with a rotating head. I tend to look where I'm going (ie forwards) rather than where I've come from (ie behind me) "
How often do wheelchair users hit you from behind? If it's such a problem for that poster, I suspect they're oblivious to their surroundings as opposed to every wheelchair user being obnoxious. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise
That's ridiculous. Use your eyes.
Which ones, the ones in the front of their head or the ones behind? c
Luckily for them, they've retain the mobility of their body to turn and look.
Well I for one don't walk down the road with a rotating head. I tend to look where I'm going (ie forwards) rather than where I've come from (ie behind me)
How often do wheelchair users hit you from behind? If it's such a problem for that poster, I suspect they're oblivious to their surroundings as opposed to every wheelchair user being obnoxious. "
I'm just playing with ya. You make some valid points   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Gateshead trading standards have removed some imported boards from local shops as they do not meet UK safety standards and have issued a worning not to charge over night or leave unattended while charging due to fire risks |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just let them act as a form of natural selection "
I don't think this comment needs explaining or justifying.
If people are stupid enough to ride bikes, boards, -anything- dangerously... then good grief.
People are getting too used to the rest of the world babysitting them. Whatever happened to taking responsibility for yourself.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My kids will be out on Christmas day on theirs. The places they'll be allowed to use them will be limited. Wasn't any easy decision to buy them and I'm hoping they'll have lots of fun on them. I worry about everything anyway so this will be no different. |
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In my opinion they are mobility scooters for the lazy
Not much fun , boring and not one tiny bit dangerous
An idiot doing idiotic things is indeed dangerous
They are Aparantly illegal to use on all UK pavements and roads which I feel is sensible , bikes, skate boards and other non disability forms of transportation that exceed walking pace should not be used on walking spaces
I would however welcome them on cycle paths
I suggest they are for uncool lazy people , that have no other skills , like balance or moving their legs
Skate boards and roller blades are cool however not many have the tenacity or patience to become skillfull enough to use them
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise "
That would be cool you could programme them to make different fun noises at the touch of a button that would play on a loop |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise
That would be cool you could programme them to make different fun noises at the touch of a button that would play on a loop"
People ignore beep beeps.
A loud farting noise would make them look round.
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise
That would be cool you could programme them to make different fun noises at the touch of a button that would play on a loop
People ignore beep beeps.
A loud farting noise would make them look round.
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That's the idea
Or a porno scene sound track ooooooh baaaaby your sooooo biiiiig etc |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise
That would be cool you could programme them to make different fun noises at the touch of a button that would play on a loop
People ignore beep beeps.
A loud farting noise would make them look round.
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the oldies probably do that anyway!   |
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Saw a dickhead on one this morning in town on one,he was shouting at people to move as he want to get though.He looked so funny flat on his arse, after telling one guy to get out of his way, an the guy built like brick shite house,stood his ground making the dickhead crash an fall off.Best bit was the local copper taking his details for using the motorise board in a pedestrian area. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well the future is here.
Discussing wether hover boards should be allowed on pavements on a sex site
If that doesn't scream technology then i don't know what will |
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"Well the future is here.
Discussing wether hover boards should be allowed on pavements on a sex site
If that doesn't scream technology then i don't know what will "
I await the first photo on fab of someone having sex on one |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise
That's ridiculous. Use your eyes.
Which ones, the ones in the front of their head or the ones behind? c
Luckily for them, they've retain the mobility of their body to turn and look.
Well I for one don't walk down the road with a rotating head. I tend to look where I'm going (ie forwards) rather than where I've come from (ie behind me)
How often do wheelchair users hit you from behind? If it's such a problem for that poster, I suspect they're oblivious to their surroundings as opposed to every wheelchair user being obnoxious. "
There's a lady in my area who puts her head down and ploughs through whoever is in her way. The look of determination when she sees a group of schoolchildren outside the chip shop is classic. I keep my eyes peeled for her now,I think she has stealth mode on her disability scooter |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian
Yeh wheelchair users are a right nightmare. They should be banned, too. not band but should make a noise
That's ridiculous. Use your eyes.
Which ones, the ones in the front of their head or the ones behind? c
Luckily for them, they've retain the mobility of their body to turn and look.
Well I for one don't walk down the road with a rotating head. I tend to look where I'm going (ie forwards) rather than where I've come from (ie behind me)
How often do wheelchair users hit you from behind? If it's such a problem for that poster, I suspect they're oblivious to their surroundings as opposed to every wheelchair user being obnoxious.
There's a lady in my area who puts her head down and ploughs through whoever is in her way. The look of determination when she sees a group of schoolchildren outside the chip shop is classic. I keep my eyes peeled for her now,I think she has stealth mode on her disability scooter "
Ahh but a scooter isn't a wheelchair. Most scooters have horns, that poster wants wheelchairs changed. |
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" my son saved up for a really long time but one and within a week it actually broken inside, even though it was one of the more expensive ones. The suppliers are in China and are refusing to do anything about it, and say they can no longer import them. We are only cove_ed by China's trading standards which cannot help us.
My son is left with a hoverboard that he cannot use at all.
Incidentally we only let him use it in what we felt were safe locations away from the pedestrian areas. "
You may still have some rights, depending on which uk site you purchased it from. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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" my son saved up for a really long time but one and within a week it actually broken inside, even though it was one of the more expensive ones. The suppliers are in China and are refusing to do anything about it, and say they can no longer import them. We are only cove_ed by China's trading standards which cannot help us.
My son is left with a hoverboard that he cannot use at all.
Incidentally we only let him use it in what we felt were safe locations away from the pedestrian areas.
You may still have some rights, depending on which uk site you purchased it from."
Especially if you bought it with a c_edit card. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just let them act as a form of natural selection "
Unfortunately kids need more common sense, remember those trainers with a roller skate in the heel. Think how many kids have been inju_ed falling down the stairs. Roller skates + stairs, can anybody else spot the hazard and risks?
State/hover board + Road, any dangers there?
Common sense is natures survival instinct, far too many kids are lacking these days. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Now, just for the sake of rational thinking. Are these Hoverboards any more dangerous than heelies, skateboards or roller blades?
Because people have been using those for years and years.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Now, just for the sake of rational thinking. Are these Hoverboards any more dangerous than heelies, skateboards or roller blades?
Because people have been using those for years and years.
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only if you buy a snide model and burn your house down  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Do you think the hover boards will be banned after a 15 year old collided with a bus in west London last night?"
Did they ban bicycles after the 1st fatality ?
IMO no they should not be banned as they are not dangerous. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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" my son saved up for a really long time but one and within a week it actually broken inside, even though it was one of the more expensive ones. The suppliers are in China and are refusing to do anything about it, and say they can no longer import them. We are only cove_ed by China's trading standards which cannot help us.
My son is left with a hoverboard that he cannot use at all.
Incidentally we only let him use it in what we felt were safe locations away from the pedestrian areas. "
.within a seek would have put you withing the DSR rules and you could have returned it no questions asked working or not.
If faulty you've got 12 months |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just let them act as a form of natural selection
I don't think this comment needs explaining or justifying.
If people are stupid enough to ride bikes, boards, -anything- dangerously... then good grief.
People are getting too used to the rest of the world babysitting them. Whatever happened to taking responsibility for yourself. "
So true, there was a news story this week of the Metro extension being opened in Birmingham yet pedestrians would still walk out in front of it, some said they couldn't hear it, some said they couldn't see it, beggars belief...... |
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"Best ban bicycles they're always having crashes
So are motorcycles, shall we ban them as well?"
It seems what is requi_ed for ownership is appropriate training and a rule book on usage
I kite surf , that really is a genuinely dangerous hover board which really does fly . I now teach the sport but I had the correct tuition before I ever ventu_ed into the sea and sadly have witnessed the state of some who have not, just as motorbike riders should , and in my opinion all cyclists should at an early age |
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No need to ban them it's already illegal on pavements.
As for the open you eyes comment that won't help visually impai_ed people.
Same as bikes, no need to ban them just keep them away from pedestrians.
Parks, roads fine just like any motorised device.
I'm sure if I did 12 mph down a pavement on my bike I'd be a hazard to myself and other pedestrians. |
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By *edMan
over a year ago
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" my son saved up for a really long time but one and within a week it actually broken inside, even though it was one of the more expensive ones. The suppliers are in China and are refusing to do anything about it, and say they can no longer import them. We are only cove_ed by China's trading standards which cannot help us.
My son is left with a hoverboard that he cannot use at all.
Incidentally we only let him use it in what we felt were safe locations away from the pedestrian areas. "
It might be repairable if its not the electronics PCB??
I am talking without knowing what's inside, but usually most things that can be built can be fixed  |
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"No need to ban them it's already illegal on pavements.
As for the open you eyes comment that won't help visually impai_ed people.
Same as bikes, no need to ban them just keep them away from pedestrians.
Parks, roads fine just like any motorised device.
I'm sure if I did 12 mph down a pavement on my bike I'd be a hazard to myself and other pedestrians."
According to the crown prosecution service these things are banned anywhere in public, can only be used on private land or authorized areas. Bit harsh I think but who am I to argue with the powers that be. |
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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago
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" my son saved up for a really long time but one and within a week it actually broken inside, even though it was one of the more expensive ones. The suppliers are in China and are refusing to do anything about it, and say they can no longer import them. We are only cove_ed by China's trading standards which cannot help us.
My son is left with a hoverboard that he cannot use at all.
Incidentally we only let him use it in what we felt were safe locations away from the pedestrian areas.
It might be repairable if its not the electronics PCB??
I am talking without knowing what's inside, but usually most things that can be built can be fixed "
It seems to have actually snapped inside the frame. We could get it welded possibly but I'm not sure how to know if that would be safe. |
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By *edMan
over a year ago
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" my son saved up for a really long time but one and within a week it actually broken inside, even though it was one of the more expensive ones. The suppliers are in China and are refusing to do anything about it, and say they can no longer import them. We are only cove_ed by China's trading standards which cannot help us.
My son is left with a hoverboard that he cannot use at all.
Incidentally we only let him use it in what we felt were safe locations away from the pedestrian areas.
It might be repairable if its not the electronics PCB??
I am talking without knowing what's inside, but usually most things that can be built can be fixed
It seems to have actually snapped inside the frame. We could get it welded possibly but I'm not sure how to know if that would be safe."
Ahhh.. I assuming it was something electrical or electronic..
Know nuffon about welding.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Best ban bicycles they're always having crashes
So are motorcycles, shall we ban them as well?"
We have they're banned unless you have a license, meet legal standard etc
I'd be happy for bicycles to have to the same.
Especially when I know by law they have to be suplied with a bell yet few of the lycra crew seem to have them any more.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Best ban bicycles they're always having crashes
So are motorcycles, shall we ban them as well?
We have they're banned unless you have a license, meet legal standard etc
I'd be happy for bicycles to have to the same.
Especially when I know by law they have to be suplied with a bell yet few of the lycra crew seem to have them any more.
I use a airzone to warn pedestrians with head phones on
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"They should be banned under the trade description act anyway seeing as they don't actually hover, I would be well disappointed if I was expecting a hover board like in back to the future "
I got all over excited reading this thread, then I looked them up.... they have wheels |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Most of my accidents have been caused by someone walking into the road without looking. Maybe we should ban phones seeing as half the population seem incapable of walking without looking at them  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"They should be banned under the trade description act anyway seeing as they don't actually hover, I would be well disappointed if I was expecting a hover board like in back to the future
I got all over excited reading this thread, then I looked them up.... they have wheels "
Also this |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"They should be banned under the trade description act anyway seeing as they don't actually hover, I would be well disappointed if I was expecting a hover board like in back to the future
I got all over excited reading this thread, then I looked them up.... they have wheels "
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There just segways without handles!
I don't think you can legislate against sensibleness, I think the saying that adults should no better doesn't always play out |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"They should be banned under the trade description act anyway seeing as they don't actually hover, I would be well disappointed if I was expecting a hover board like in back to the future
I got all over excited reading this thread, then I looked them up.... they have wheels .
There just segways without handles!
I don't think you can legislate against sensibleness, I think the saying that adults should no better doesn't always play out"
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That's funny how your brain does tricks on you!
Obviously that should be adults should "know" better |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Best ban bicycles they're always having crashes
So are motorcycles, shall we ban them as well?
We have they're banned unless you have a license, meet legal standard etc
I'd be happy for bicycles to have to the same.
Especially when I know by law they have to be suplied with a bell yet few of the lycra crew seem to have them any more.
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they have to have a bell when you buy the bike, no legislation says it has to stay on the bike. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I don't even know what a hover board is ........... but i think i want one now! "
Snap on the first part. I remember those goofy looking segways and it seems to be a similar thing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Best ban bicycles they're always having crashes
So are motorcycles, shall we ban them as well?
We have they're banned unless you have a license, meet legal standard etc
I'd be happy for bicycles to have to the same.
Especially when I know by law they have to be suplied with a bell yet few of the lycra crew seem to have them any more.
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No I mean ban them totally,as even with all the training, licenses, and insurance people still are killed riding them. So maybe the best thing to do is make them illegal in public areas.
I mean hoverboards are banned in public. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It,s safer to walk in the road with skate boards people on bikes those in wheel chairs you can not hear come from behind then now hover boards pavements are not a safe place for pedestrian "
People rarely walk on them theae days anyway.
I say dont ban them. Learn to use them properly. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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They have been banned from pedestrian areas!!
Due to risk to public and rider!!!
But people don't care!! They just continue as they don't think about the repercussions of their actions.
Things get banned for a reason!
And people are getting lazier by the day...
Walk use the legs we evolved with... |
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