Funny place to leave a 4x4... - Page 2

**Chris** · 06-09-2011, 15:04

He has not opened the floodgates on mass unrest or a breakdown of social order and most certainly does not require to be treated as if he has.

devilincarnate · 06-09-2011, 15:11

Why do they not drain it of petrol and then roll it down it would save a lot of time and cost? (apart from the clearing of the debris)

danielf · 06-09-2011, 15:14

I think he should definitely be made to pay for the cost of removing the vehicle. Possibly a fine in top, but that's about it. Nobody will be any the wiser if this guy goes to jail.

chris9991 · 06-09-2011, 15:19

So, what's to stop other trying? Far better to stop it in it's infacy than to have copycats - who may end up harming others.

danielf · 06-09-2011, 15:28

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Originally Posted by chris9991

So, what's to stop other trying? Far better to stop it in it's infacy than to have copycats - who may end up harming others.

The simple fact that the majority of the population are not utter morons. Hang on... Forget I said that.

chris9991 · 06-09-2011, 15:39

To be honest, I'm not usually wanting the law to be heavy handed but with the sentences for the rioters so strict, I'm just feeling that every crime should be punished strictly, which suprises me. In a few months I'm sure that feeling will go away

danielf · 06-09-2011, 15:50

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Originally Posted by chris9991

To be honest, I'm not usually wanting the law to be heavy handed but with the sentences for the rioters so strict, I'm just feeling that every crime should be punished strictly, which suprises me. In a few months I'm sure that feeling will go away

Well, I thought many of the sentences for the rioters were too strict.

Let's not forget that prison is a rather expensive option (~40k per year per person) when it comes to punishment.

Either way, you can't compare the massive looting and rioting that we've seen with one moron that drives a 4x4 up Snowdonia. The scale and public outrage over the events are rather different.

06-09-2011, 21:57

Maybe i'm missing somehere but what's to investigate ? locate the registered keeper ,ask if the vehicle was stolen ,if not ask why he drove the vehicle up there and can he please remove it by driving it back down on his way the police station .If the owner cannot be located then start looking over the cliff edge 'cos maybe he had an accident and is lying in some crevice badly injured

Hom3r · 06-09-2011, 22:04

I don't understand what all the fuss is about, a guy drives his 4x4 off road.

Surely all the people and the train cause more damage than 1 car?

Osem · 07-09-2011, 16:30

When I first heard about this story I was hoping they'd discovered Jeremy Clarkson's remains in the driving seat.

Kymmy · 16-09-2011, 14:58

They eventually brought the 4x4 down via the train. He's also now being charged with Dangerous driving which I'm not surprised as the footpath isn't a bye-way with vehicular access.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-n...wales-14947291

Gary L · 16-09-2011, 15:12

They're just annoyed that somebody done something off their own back without having to think will anyone be offended, will anyone disapprove, and will I have to ask a jobsworth if it's ok.

they won't make him pay for the train ride because he could have drove it down.

Kymmy · 16-09-2011, 15:20

It's nothing to do with offending someone, just a simple fact that it was illegal and dangerous.. The footpath could be used 24/7..

There's enough excuses for downgrading of byeways to footpaths without this idiot proving them right.. All he's done is to help tighten the laws and restrict those who enjoy off-roading and greenlaning on byeways

**Chris** · 29-09-2011, 17:20

The same vehicle has been driven to the top of Snowdon again:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15108712

You couldn't make it up.

Gary L · 29-09-2011, 17:22

LOL love it.