Zod Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Was just down by dyfatty flats in swansea. An ambulance was trying to get past but the driver of the bus I was on wouldnt budge and instead just waited for the lights to turn green. It was safe enough for the bus to pull out a touch and allow the ambulance to go through. Was just wondering if the bus driver was in the wrong there or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 No Legally your still not allowed to go through a red light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bex Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 you are only obliged to move out the way 'if' it is safe to do so. going thru a red light could be deemed dangerous and the bus probably has camera's on it for which the driver could get into trouble with his bosses for going over a red light. it is curtesy that makes people go through red lights nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zod Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Oh right, thought as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Joe Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) You can go through a red light if you have reasonable excuse (such as letting an emergency vehicle through) and it is safe to do so. However, with cameras now taking over from real policemen and and operating on a shoot first and issue a fixed penalty then putting the onus on the driver to prove his or her innocence the bus driver probably thought it wasn't worth the aggro. Edited June 5, 2013 by Smokin Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zod Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Probably aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 You can go through a red light if you have reasonable excuse (such as letting an emergency vehicle through) and it is safe to do so. However, with cameras now taking over from real policemen and and operating on a shoot first and issue a fixed penalty then putting the onus on the driver to prove his or her innocence the bus driver probably thought it wasn't worth the aggro. There are the only reasons1. If you are directed to by a police officer 2. If you are part of a funeral procession 3. If you are part of a parade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0NRTuE ... ata_playerHope it works .........watch and learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberwolf Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 You can go through a red light if you have reasonable excuse (such as letting an emergency vehicle through) and it is safe to do so. However, with cameras now taking over from real policemen and and operating on a shoot first and issue a fixed penalty then putting the onus on the driver to prove his or her innocence the bus driver probably thought it wasn't worth the aggro. There are the only reasons1. If you are directed to by a police officer 2. If you are part of a funeral procession 3. If you are part of a parade4. if you are a biker thats better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Interesting vid that. Quite helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 It has been posted before matty and is very good and informative.......clears some myths and hear say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zod Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Hmm good vid tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith565 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 great info there. i always tried to get out of the way asap, and always stopped when i was in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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