It is a good point that Dai has made and another that worries nme . If an alcohll fueled driver meets an absent minded family late one evening that could be a very volatile combination. - I am probably over the UK limit , every afteroon , with my Ouzo and a beer but do not abuse the acohol. When Wegg and I go out, in the evening we share a Retsina and Tonic between us. We generally venture home around 10pm and quite often have a vehicle behind us who seems to be trying to get into out boot!! - (They are not happy when I slam on the brakes) Very suprised there is not a lot of road rage around!!
But that straight Arillas road and people not paying attention..................... Well , I hope I never have to read about the possible consequences.
Negg
Hi
It seems once we Brits leave home all thoughts of Health and Safety go out of the window. Considering the majority, if not all, H&E legislation originated within the EU, we happily accept ignorance and avoidance of such rules throughout many continental Europe destinations.
It seems that UK authorities enforce all the regulations, albeit to the extreme at times, yet we comply.
In respect of driving habits, no seat belts, no crash helmets, drinking and driving, speeding, parking offences and driving without due care and attention seem to be the norm. It’s not just locals, but holiday makers.
We don’t seem to pack common sense along with our sun tan lotion.
Though I doubt it, it appears that motor vehicles are not subject to the equivalent of any testing standards from the visual defects you often see, such as no working lights, missing door mirrors, smoking exhausts and rusting bodywork etc.
Makes you wonder how effective their brakes and suspension systems are.
If you met one on an unlit road, driven dangerously by a driver under the influence at a junction etc. I suppose you would find out.
There are prolfic Food& Hygiene rules and regulations, again, many of EU origin, which we expect at home to be abided by in shops, hotels and restaurants etc. Yet once on holiday we seem to willingly accept any failings.
Geoff