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Author:  StuartW [ Fri Sep 20, 2019 10:18 am ]
Post subject:  Police raise safety fears over Dumfries tuk-tuk application
Dumfries and Galloway tuk-tuk taxi bid sparks police safety fears

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland- ... d-49759932

Police have raised a string of safety concerns about a possible tuk-tuk taxi service in southern Scotland.

An inquiry has been received by Dumfries and Galloway Council relating to the application for a licence for the three-wheeled vehicles.

However, police said they had concerns about them tipping over at roundabouts or on tight turns.

They also said the lack of doors meant any side-on impact would result in "injury or worse" to any occupants.

A report to the local authority's licensing panel asks it to consider whether it is satisfied, in principle, that a tuk-tuk is suitable for use as a taxi or private hire.

The tuk-tuk is a motorised version of the traditional pulled rickshaw or cycle rickshaw.

They are popular in countries with tropical climates with the biggest manufacturer based in India.

A request has now been received which could pave the way for their use in the cooler climes of south-west Scotland.

It has prompted concerns from both council officers and police.

Transport manager Gordon Bryce said he did not believe the vehicle was suited to the region's roads, as its top speed of about 40mph would make it an obstruction on trunk and B roads, increasing the risk of accidents.

He said the lack of safety devices like air bags was his "greatest concern".

He suggested it would be more appropriate to look at using electric tuk-tuk vehicles in a major town on agreed routes and within agreed times.

Sgt Jonny Edgar, from Police Scotland, said negotiating the likes of the large A75/A76 roundabout at any speed would make a three-wheeled vehicle liable to tip over.

He also highlighted the small size of the vehicle as a concern.

"Coupled with no airbags or side impact protection, I fear death or serious injury is a very real possibility," he said.

He added the lack of doors on the vehicle was also of particular concern if it was used by "intoxicated patrons or children".

"There are reports of intoxicated passengers falling from the rear of a tuk-tuk to their death," he said.

"Although seatbelts would be present it would be naive to believe that all passengers wear them."
Author:  Sussex [ Sat Sep 21, 2019 6:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Police raise safety fears over Dumfries tuk-tuk applicat
Quote:
However, police said they had concerns about them tipping over at roundabouts or on tight turns.

And they do, seen with my own eyes whilst one was at a school's fun day.

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/1538012 ... -watchdog/

Thankfully the speed was virtually zero, but it rolled over.

This different incident happened when one of the death traps had a puncture.

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/992759. ... m-tuk-tuk/
Author:  heathcote [ Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Police raise safety fears over Dumfries tuk-tuk applicat
Do not think these will have been crash tested.
Author:  Sussex [ Sat Sep 21, 2019 1:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Police raise safety fears over Dumfries tuk-tuk applicat
heathcote wrote:
Do not think these will have been crash tested.

Because they are made/imported in such limited numbers they have a crash test exemption. :sad: :sad:
Author:  heathcote [ Sat Sep 21, 2019 2:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Police raise safety fears over Dumfries tuk-tuk applicat
Sussex wrote:
heathcote wrote:
Do not think these will have been crash tested.

Because they are made/imported in such limited numbers they have a crash test exemption. :sad: :sad:


Still should not be licensed by any responsible licensing authority on the grounds of safety and they do not comply with the same standards as all other licensed vehicles.
Do not think any court would go against a Councils decision not to license these types of contraption on safety grounds.Those who license them could be held liable in the event of an accident as they deemed they were safe to license them.
Author:  StuartW [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Police raise safety fears over Dumfries tuk-tuk applicat
Nothing new here other than to say:

BBC News wrote:
Members of the licensing panel unanimously agreed that the tuk-tuk was not appropriate for taxi use in Dumfries and Galloway.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland- ... d-49877776
Author:  Sussex [ Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Police raise safety fears over Dumfries tuk-tuk applicat
StuartW wrote:
Nothing new here other than to say:

BBC News wrote:
Members of the licensing panel unanimously agreed that the tuk-tuk was not appropriate for taxi use in Dumfries and Galloway.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland- ... d-49877776


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Author:  edders23 [ Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Police raise safety fears over Dumfries tuk-tuk applicat
send em all to Brighton much richer pickings down there :lol:
Author:  Sussex [ Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Police raise safety fears over Dumfries tuk-tuk applicat
edders23 wrote:
send em all to Brighton much richer pickings down there :lol:

Be better off sending them to my second home rather than my first.
Author:  edders23 [ Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Police raise safety fears over Dumfries tuk-tuk applicat
Sussex wrote:
edders23 wrote:
send em all to Brighton much richer pickings down there :lol:

Be better off sending them to my second home rather than my first.



I thought Brighton was your SECOND home the amount of time you spend abroad :lol:
Author:  charles007 [ Sat Oct 05, 2019 12:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Police raise safety fears over Dumfries tuk-tuk applicat
No, no, no no, no, hell no, I was Born there hell no tuk, tuk. :evil:
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