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"This is an industry where drivers are still allowed to urinate against the front wheel of their vehicles by law. It's archaic.[/i]

Is this true ?

Paisley Buddie wrote:

"This is an industry where drivers are still allowed to urinate against the front wheel of their vehicles by law. It's archaic.[/i]

Is this true ?

No - I'm sure it's the back wheel!

I'm not really sure if it's true or not, but I've heard it often enough to suggest that there's an element of truth in it.

Found this quote on the BBC News website ;

John Preece, managing director of Taxifast in Plymouth, welcomed the proposals.

"A lot of the hackney drivers have a dinosaur instinct about the past," he said.

"This is an industry where drivers are still allowed to urinate against the front wheel of their vehicles by law. It's archaic.

Is this true ?

It would save me a lot of trips home :lol:

I believe it might have been a byelaw in the murky past. If it was true it also said the driver had to keep one hand on roof of the vehicle.

Anyway, according to reputation Mr Preece knows all about taking the [edited by admin].

Author:	Paisley Buddie [ Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:25 pm ]
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Found this quote on the BBC News website ; John Preece, managing director of Taxifast in Plymouth, welcomed the proposals. "A lot of the hackney drivers have a dinosaur instinct about the past," he said. "This is an industry where drivers are still allowed to urinate against the front wheel of their vehicles by law. It's archaic. Is this true ? It would save me a lot of trips home

Author:	smiffyz (geoff) [ Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:34 pm ]
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"This is an industry where drivers are still allowed to urinate against the front wheel of their vehicles by law. It's archaic. How can he be credible, he's dyslexic everyone knows you dont spell artic,archaic. and we dont drive em anyway!!

Author:	TDO [ Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:21 pm ]
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Paisley Buddie wrote: "This is an industry where drivers are still allowed to urinate against the front wheel of their vehicles by law. It's archaic.[/i] Is this true ? No - I'm sure it's the back wheel! I'm not really sure if it's true or not, but I've heard it often enough to suggest that there's an element of truth in it.

Author:	GBC [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 2:20 pm ]
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TDO wrote: Paisley Buddie wrote: "This is an industry where drivers are still allowed to urinate against the front wheel of their vehicles by law. It's archaic.[/i] Is this true ? No - I'm sure it's the back wheel! I'm not really sure if it's true or not, but I've heard it often enough to suggest that there's an element of truth in it. It was part of the act in London which has since been repealed, a bit like the 'carry a bail of hay' one which also dates back to Victorian times. Even the London Minicab act of 1906, where the driver is required to carry an English phrase book seems to have been resinded as well.

Author:	JD [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 7:20 pm ]
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Paisley Buddie wrote: Found this quote on the BBC News website ; John Preece, managing director of Taxifast in Plymouth, welcomed the proposals. "A lot of the hackney drivers have a dinosaur instinct about the past," he said. "This is an industry where drivers are still allowed to urinate against the front wheel of their vehicles by law. It's archaic. Is this true ? It would save me a lot of trips home In respect of the 1847 act that there has never been such a condition and likewise the mythical bale of hay. I don't know about any of the London acts? I would love to see any clause in any act that actually states you can legally pull out your pecker in a public place and pizzz on the wheel of a horse drawn carriage? If anyone finds such an entry will they please let us know. Regards JD

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Author:	Tom Thumb [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 7:52 pm ]
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I believe it might have been a byelaw in the murky past. If it was true it also said the driver had to keep one hand on roof of the vehicle. Anyway, according to reputation Mr Preece knows all about taking the [edited by admin].

Author:	JD [ Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:06 pm ]
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Tom Thumb wrote: I believe it might have been a byelaw in the murky past. If it was true it also said the driver had to keep one hand on roof of the vehicle. Anyway, according to reputation Mr Preece knows all about taking the [edited by admin]. I was going to suggest a byelaw as you say but perhaps even that seems a little fanciful. However, I'm sure someone will come up with the goods if it actually exists. Regards JD

Author:	McDeHack [ Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:37 pm ]
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Before you Pizzz against the rear wheel, you must find and get a policeman to hold the reins of the horse.

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