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| ![]() Update: Driver claims he was not speeding, blames flyover design. Biodiversity flyover young CEO who caused accident gets protection arrest till dec 12 Wow, what guts to claim not speeding! ![]() |
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How will the over-speeding dispute be resolved? I am sure there are no speed guns on the flyover. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() What did he think, he was riding a three wheeler for him to claim he was driving at just 60kmph and the GTI flew of the flyover? ![]() He simply couldn't manage the power regardless of the design of the road. Last edited by tharian : 10th December 2019 at 14:37. Reason: Grammer |
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I guess the CCTV image could be analysed. What next? | |
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| ![]() His ascent up the flyover can be timed, the length of road which is covered by the camera can be determined (measured). Average speed = distance covered/ time If average speed > speed limit, we have a winner! There is enough evidence to nail this guy, whether there is will to do it is the question. |
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'We are in the business of law, not justice'. This line aptly sets the tone for the things to come in the 'Biodiversity flyover accident' case. 'The law thrives on facts and never emotions', says Akshaye Khanna. The beauty of facts is that many a times, they can be molded to suit the case in favor of the stronger party involved, doesn't matter if it is an accused or a victim. I'm sure the young CEO will now have all the necessary judicial help in place to plead innocent, prove that he was indeed driving well within the speed limit and the accident happened due to the very design of the flyover. He will then blame the contractor, engineer and the company that built the flyover, eventually prosecuting them for the "mental trauma" he had to undergo! Too filmy, you say? Well, I have to agree. ![]() My opinion is, the design of the flyover is flawed for sure but the entire blame for the accident rests solely on the driver driving that red Polo GTI well over the speed limit and killing an innocent bystander below while injuring a few. Last edited by Porschefire : 10th December 2019 at 15:01. | |
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Guess, he's following current politicians. Why should only lawmakers have the right to lie, citizens also can claim such liberties and privileges. |
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On a more serious note, unless the times are synchronised to the exact second, the number can be inaccurate. Unfortunately the law will take into consideration the margin of error possible and give the benefit of doubt to the driver. | |
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I sense that these two may be racing on the road ... | |
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Like I predicted, there are a set of around 10 speed humps installed bang at the start of the right hand curve. Lots n lots of rumble strips and big 40kmph signs painted ON THE ROAD SURFACE itself. Additionally, crash barriers are installed protruding to an additional 10 ft height above the existing concrete barrier all through the outer arc of the bend. All in all, a bone jarring ride, even at 40kmph. I hope all these measures will knock some sense into senseless speedsters. ![]() Last edited by racer_ash : 4th January 2020 at 22:02. | |
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Not sure what you mean by Negative Banking. Are you saying that the road sloped in the opposite direction to the turn, i.e. the angle of the road was sloping to the left while the road itself turned right? If yes, I would like to know how you deduced that. | |
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