On 19 Sep, 07:56, Tony Dragon
btinternet.com> wrote:> Doug wrote:
>> It is about time pubs were stopped from inciting motorists to drink
>> and drive, not than many motorists seem to need much inciting if
>> overflowing pub car parks are anything to go by.
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>> "When landlord Thomas Russell and his wife Tricia took over the Black
>> Dog pub, there were no signs of anything untoward.
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>> In fact, the only sign visible was a nearby road side one, which they
>> have now been asked to remove - because it could encourage drink
>> driving.
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>> An official for the Highways Agency told the new publicans that the
>> board, which shows an arrow beneath the words: 'The Black Dog,
>> Chilmark, Bar and Restaurant' was also distracting to motorists..."
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>> More:
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> A few observations.
> Where are these overflowing pub car parks?
> Should we shut all pub car parks thus making sure the road is used instead.
> You do not have to drink alcohol if you go into a pub, just check how
> many pubs serve coffee.
Most people (e.g. you and me) don't have to drink alcohol if they go
into a pub, but some people cannot help it, and I get the impression
Doug is one of those people, after all he does have links to Alcohol
concern, Alcoholics anonymous and CAMRA on his website.
> Lets get rid of all distracting road signs e.g. "Ripon 3 miles", "Tesco,
> open 07:00 to 22:00", "Hospital A & E", "Catford Station"
