The history of the Highway Code, in its 90th year

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Re: The history of the Highway Code, in its 90th year

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Jerzy Woking wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:32 pm
treehugger wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:15 pm Well in my copy it says you MUST switch engine off when getting out of your car, so can you be done if you dont?
Well it can be stolen by an opportunist, as many are in winter when owners are "warming them up". Insurers will be laughing too.
Also the reason the UK doesn't allow remote start, coupled with emissions arguments; my truck remains resolutely locked with the remote start operational; apparently this means nothing.
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Re: The history of the Highway Code, in its 90th year

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I do that when it's really frosty. Start the van up then lock it with the other key. My disclok is on too of course.
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