> 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.

>>

>>> "When landlord Thomas Russell and his wife Tricia took over the Black
>>> Dog pub, there were no signs of anything untoward.

>>

>>> 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.

>>

>>> 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..."

>>

>>> More:

>>

>>>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1057633/Landlord-ordered-pull...

>>

>>> --
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>>
>> A few observations.
>> Where are these overflowing pub car parks?
>>

> Most places on a Friday and Saturday evening.

>>
>> Should we shut all pub car parks thus making sure the road is used
>> instead.
>>

> All pub car parks should be closed down and road parking not allowed.
> Pubs should be returned to local use where customers are within
> walking distance or can get there by PT. This will help to keep killer
> motorists to a minimum.