jez33m
Member Since: 13 Feb 2007
Location: kent
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Slap a Ticket on an Urban 4x4
The STOP URBAN 4X4’S website says they “are a growing campaign that is uniting environmental, consumer, road safety groups and concerned individuals all over the UK. Our campaign began in London but we are now active in towns and cities across the country.
Through us you can find lots of constructive, creative and peaceful ways to deal with your frustration at the increasing numbers of big 4×4 vehicles on urban streets.
Our goals are to make driving a big 4×4 in town as socially unacceptable as drink-driving, and to increase taxes on the most polluting vehicles, including increases in road tax and a higher congestion charge in London. We are also seeking an end to 4×4 advertisements in the mainstream media.â€
This is a pretty creative action – and also a bit risky! You could end up irking your friends and neighbours – depending on what they drive. So if you feel the courage in your veins visit the site (click below) and print off one (or more) of their ‘spoof parking tickets’. Then leave it on an offending 4 by 4 (perhaps ensure that it doesn’t belong to anyone in your street first!). And let us know how it goes, by email or on your Generous household page.
Click here to download the spoof parking tickets
Related actions:
Get Rid of Your Car – OK, ambitious, but…
Slow Down, Calm Down – stick to the speed limit
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Very Annoyed
Member Since: 19 Nov 2005
Location: Up there, past the strange people and the sheep.
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As mentioned before if any of these jerks put anything on my car they will be spending the next few days extracting bits of paper from an area that the sun does not shine from! Loving the power of the TDV8!
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| 14th Mar 2007 7:15 pm |
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chesters
Member Since: 03 Oct 2005
Location: The Toon
Posts: 698
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If I catch anyone touching my Discovery, they will be needing some new teeth. Arctic Frost Discovery 3 TDV6 SE, Active Rear Diff, Adaptive Head Lights, Tow Pack, Ebony Leather, Roof Rails, Mantec Guard. Tasmod Stainless Sill plates. Grabber AT's. Home made mud flaps. Side Steps back on until the next time.
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| 14th Mar 2007 8:20 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Just posted this on there 'sign the petition' section of their website [unfortunately they don't have a forum.
http://www.stopurban4x4s.org.uk/
Warning to all members: if any one of you even attempt to lay a finger on my vehicle, you will suffer the consequences of invading and tampering with my property.
Go get a life and do something useful - like demonstare against wars & famine!!
Maybe it's time for a bit of D3.co.uk invasion??? I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 14th Mar 2007 8:32 pm |
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Very Annoyed
Member Since: 19 Nov 2005
Location: Up there, past the strange people and the sheep.
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You could always give their email address to all sorts of sites for over 18's only! Loving the power of the TDV8!
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| 14th Mar 2007 8:34 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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chesters wrote:If I catch anyone touching my Discovery, they will be needing some new teeth.
And a lawyer.
I understand that only officials like Traffic Wardens and the Police can legally leave notice on your vehicle ?
If true... maybe we should mass park in Camden one day and collect some evidence 
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| 14th Mar 2007 8:43 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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simon wrote:chesters wrote:If I catch anyone touching my Discovery, they will be needing some new teeth.
And a lawyer.
Surely there must be some legal bods with D3 on site who can confirm???
[or are they all over on the RRS site??] I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 14th Mar 2007 8:47 pm |
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DG
Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
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Unless damage has been caused or costs incurred i.e. cleaning a sticker off the windscreen, then the police will not pursue an individual for the heinous crime  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 14th Mar 2007 8:55 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
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DG wrote:Unless damage has been caused .... then the police will not pursue an individual for the heinous crime
Does two broken Urban legs count as damage caused!!! I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 14th Mar 2007 9:04 pm |
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iconix
Member Since: 19 Nov 2006
Location: Oakley, Hampshire
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Just had a look at their site and read their laughable '10 reasons not to drive a 4x4' including:
5. You won't have to lie to your grandchildren
Our descendants will be left to deal with the effects of climate change caused by our profligate use of fossil fuels. Drivers of 4x4s should start editing their photo albums now.
10. People won't think you are an 'idiot'
In an ordinary car, you won't get dirty looks from all and sundry when you drive around town, won't have to avoid eye contact with bus passengers, and cyclists won't mouth obscenities as they squeeze past you in a queue of traffic. As an extra bonus, other drivers might occasionally let you pull out ahead of them.
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9. You will have a better time driving
Big 4x4s are notoriously difficult to park due to their poor visibility close to the car. When cornering, the high centre of gravity of a 4x4 reduces the responsivenesss and takes all the fun out of it. Don't expect to nip away from traffic lights either, due to all that extra weight.
You will have a better time driving 
Haven't they ever been off road?
pathetic.........
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| 14th Mar 2007 9:39 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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has anyone suffered from these 'issues' ???
Grandchildren accepted of course as we are far too young to have any... well BN's not here anymore
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| 14th Mar 2007 9:47 pm |
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Doctor Diesel
Member Since: 23 Sep 2006
Location: Driving the kids around as usual
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how about 'my other car is (n't) a prius' bumper stickers ?
or just a big 1 farad capacitor connected to the bodywork and charging when parked! 2007 HSE Java Black.....sold
2007 B150 Horizon Blue
2008 Toyota Aygo Platinum
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The Master of Suave !
Ding-Dong Matron
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| 14th Mar 2007 10:13 pm |
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mick
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Yorkshire
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seems like the anti hunt fools have moved onto 4x4 now wait till they start smeering dog  on your D3 like the hunt protesters do then its time to brake some legs. this has happened to some of my customers and the police dont bother.
mick
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| 14th Mar 2007 10:32 pm |
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jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
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Is this for real or some primary school project??
Reasons for not driving a 4x4 are just bloody ridiculous. Going to kill a kid because you will reverse over them, especially if you are a small driver...wtf!! There is more danger from white van man..ffs!!
Tw@ts like him just makes my pish boil!!
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| 14th Mar 2007 10:39 pm |
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Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
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So when there's a change of government and hunting becomes legal once again it will take their minds off the 4X4's.
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| 14th Mar 2007 10:41 pm |
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