Motorist went off road.

[Brimoan]

While on holiday I was driving along at 30mph in a 30mph limit.
Two motorists were honking their horns at the back and making rude guestures and after about 2 miles they managed to overtake.
I was highly amused to drive about 2 miles further and I noticed they had both gone into a ditch.
So much for them getting to their destination faster.
I got to mine in one piece.

[TheWinner]

Thatcherite is probably referring to the Good Samaritan Law.
http://en.wikipedia.o..._Samaritan_law#Europe

[Baldric]

http://www.telegraph....tole-his-bicycle.html

seems it applies to members of the emergency services not the general public

[Baldric]

sorry meant to say; First paragraph "IF"

[TheWinner]

Re: Good Samaritan Law
European Law requires every driver to stop and assist if they encounter an accident if it is safe to do so. It is compulsory/recommended to carry the following items:
Spare bulb kit
- GB sticker or Euroflag number plate
- Two high visibility jackets
- Headlight converter
- First aid kit
- Warning triangle
- Fire extinguisher
- Breathalyzer kit

It is a legal requirement to store the high visibility jacket and warning triangle inside the vehicle and not in the boot. In France there are on-the-spot fines ranging from €90 to €135 for failing to have these items.

[ChuckFickens]

There is no "good Samaritan Law" in the UK. nobody has a duty to assist unless they caused the incident.

[factor-fiction]

We don't know where Brimoan went on holiday but it was probably UK given that the speed limit was 30mph

[hippyhoppy]

Blimey, TheWinner... The most I have in my car is a pair of jump leads, an old copy of heat magazine and several Westfield parking tickets....

[Thatcherite]

Yes I was referring to the EU law.

[Baldric]

Thanks, I still think it was wrong not to offer help even if not illegal

[factor-fiction]

Once again Brimoan one of your threads reminds me very much of one of Granger99's earlier threads.
http://www.theanswerb.../Question1170339.html
It's uncanny.