Police forces up and down the United Kingdom have advised motorists to take
care while driving in the current wintry conditions. These dangerous conditions
are being further aggravated as a result of the large number of impermeophiles
who are making unsafe driving manoeuvres while distracted by pedestrians unused
to the effects of large amounts of rainwear. Many are using their outer garments
irresponsibly, often not taking into account either their own safety or that
of other road users. Given recent legislation regarding the use of mobile phones
at the wheel, will we soon see pedestrians subject to fines for using impermeables
on public roads, especially in built-up areas? Many commentators, including
the writer, would argue that this is a civil liberties issue, but recent legislation
has not as a rule been sympathetic to that viewpoint. Instead of legislation
that might be seen as punitive, we could in the near future be suffering a Mac
Levy or Wellington Boot Tax supplementing the Road Fund. It is to be hoped in
the latter case that exemptions would be provided for key industries like agriculture
and web design.
Rainwear users, meanwhile, should be aware too that excessive spraying of road-salt
poses certain dangers to the cosmetic appearance of rubber, rubber compounds
and rubberised materials, in extreme cases even causing serious deterioration.
So mind how you go.
Harry L
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