Our low flying Taxius Minibusius drivers shall from henceforth be referred to as pilots - although some of them are at the helm of a Sopwith, they still think that they are flying stealth fighters. As can be seen in the image below our intrepid pilots pay no heed to the red bus signal - damn right too, who wants to fly a bus when you can pilot a stealth fighter! The passenger door on the rear taxi intrigues me somewhat, though. Just what kind of a vibe has our pilot got going … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – Colour Blind Pilots
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Traffic Cop Stop – The Reason Why Some Don’t Get Caught
Our intrepid 'Steve Irwin of Port Elizabeth Roads' reports that the two 'ruffians' in the vehicle below were weaving from side to side in BROAD DAYLIGHT. After snapping the vehicle he managed to draw up next to them and observed that they had open drink containers from which they were thirstily quaffing. Now we are unable to state that they were actually drunk but based on their lack of driving skills one would be forgiven for thinking so. Send your image/s to alan[at]mype.co.za or … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – The Reason Why Some Don’t Get Caught
Speed Limit Reduction on the Cards?
Energy Minister Dipuo Peters has instructed a team to determine speed limit reductions as a way to save fuel. "I have instructed my team to determine the level at which a reduction of the speed limit may be necessary," she said, adding that this would be in consultation with the Department of Transport. The minister said that recent events including the rise of the petrol price by 29 cents in May has the potential of disrupting South Africa's economic growth prospects. She said the … [Read more...] about Speed Limit Reduction on the Cards?
Traffic Cop Stop – Hey Waar’s Jou Guardjie?
Ever wondered why Taxius Minibusius has evolved to grow a tow hitch? It is to discourage people who are behind from riding into it as it stops every now and then without warning. This one could have been sending a passenger or 'guardjie' to the shop for a 'dangerous late night last pie' at the intersection of Govan Mbeki and Harrower Road. Send your image/s to alan[at]mype.co.za or upload them direct here: MyPE Photographs. Please provide Date, Time and Place that the image was … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – Hey Waar’s Jou Guardjie?
Traffic Cop Stop – A Quick Quizz
Trundling along Govan Mbeki and looking for fares this particular Taxius Minibusius came to a stop. On the balance of probabilities what do you think happened: He was stopping for a pie and a coke He was stopping for a fare He ran out of petrol He spotted 20 cents on the road The mind boggles ........... Send your image/s to alan[at]mype.co.za or upload them direct here: MyPE Photographs. Please provide Date, Time and Place that the image was taken and also indicate if … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – A Quick Quizz
Traffic Cop Stop – The Fifth Minute in the Life of Simpiwe
This week on Traffic Cop Stop we are bringing you a series of images (one a day, dummy) of the almost comic antics of one Taxius Minubusius driver whom we shall call, Simpiwe. See all the images of Simpiwe Tours as he grapples with the mechanics of spatial orientation on our busy roads. The fifth and final image below is of Simpiwe at the Corner of Heugh Road and 7th Avenue, Walmer and Lo and BEHOLD young Simpiwe has ONCE AGAIN realised that he actually did not want to turn into … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – The Fifth Minute in the Life of Simpiwe
Traffic Cop Stop – The Fourth Minute in the Life of Simpiwe
This week on Traffic Cop Stop we are bringing you a series of images (one a day, dummy) of the almost comic antics of one Taxius Minubusius driver whom we shall call, Simpiwe. See all the images of Simpiwe Tours as he grapples with the mechanics of spatial orientation on our busy roads. The fourth image below is of Simpiwe at the Corner of Heugh Road and 10th Avenue, Walmer after realising that he should have turned right instead of going straight, Simpiwe used his reverse … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – The Fourth Minute in the Life of Simpiwe
Traffic Cop Stop – The Third Minute in the Life of Simpiwe
This week on Traffic Cop Stop we are bringing you a series of images (one a day, dummy) of the almost comic antics of one Taxius Minubusius driver whom we shall call, Simpiwe. See all the images of Simpiwe Tours as he grapples with the mechanics of spatial orientation on our busy roads. The third image below is of Simpiwe at the Corner of Heugh Road and 10th Avenue, Walmer after realising that he should have turned right instead of going straight, Simpiwe used his reverse light as … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – The Third Minute in the Life of Simpiwe
Traffic Cop Stop – The Second Minute in the Life of Simpiwe
This week on Traffic Cop Stop we are bringing you a series of images (one a day, dummy) of the almost comic antics of one Taxius Minubusius driver whom we shall call, Simpiwe. See all the images of Simpiwe Tours as he grapples with the mechanics of spatial orientation on our busy roads. The second image below is of Simpiwe at the Corner of Heugh Road and 10th Avenue, Walmer after realising that he should have turned right instead of going straight, using his reverse light as a … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – The Second Minute in the Life of Simpiwe
Traffic Cop Stop – The First Minute in the Life of Simpiwe
This week on Traffic Cop Stop we are bringing you a series of images (one a day, dummy) of the almost comic antics of one Taxius Minubusius driver whom we shall call, Simpiwe. See all the images of Simpiwe Tours as he grapples with the mechanics of spatial orientation on our busy roads. We thought of naming him Sipho but then it was pointed out that Simpiwe would be more accurate as emblazoned on his Taxius Minbusius are the words Simpiwe Tours. Our intrepid 'Steve Irwin of Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – The First Minute in the Life of Simpiwe
Traffic Cop Stop – Turning Lanes are for Sissies
Fresh from wrestling with another recalcitrant Taxius Minibusius, our intrepid 'Steve Irwin of Port Elizabeth Roads' had to suspend his sense of disbelief as he spotted one more Taxius Minibusius ignore a turning arrow and lane in order to sprint for Standard House in the hopes of picking up a high paying ANC ranking official battered from a 'chat' with Regional Boss, Nceba. Our little praised Traffic Officials would be well advised to do a bit of budget padding at the corner of Govan Mbeki … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – Turning Lanes are for Sissies
Traffic Cop Stop – Three Birds Wiff One Image
So there our intrepid 'Steve Irwin of Port Elizabeth Roads' was rolling along in the turning lane at the corner of Govan Mbeki Avenue and Albany Road when he snapped three taxis all over the line, ignoring the Red Robot and (presumably) having a fat chat ............ What is the bet that the taxi in the turning lane is NOT going to be turning but is looking to edge his compadres out in a race to the taxi lane? Does it look like the Volvo in front of 'Steve's' car wants to get out of the … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – Three Birds Wiff One Image
Traffic Cop Stop – Like Shooting Ducks in a Barrel
Here is an interesting set of two images taken within a minute of each other. The first one taken at 7:12 on 30 March 2011 shows TWO taxis running a red light. Look carefully in the image at the other red light behind these two taxis, where you will see a taxi waiting at a red light. Now look at the second image. In the second image you will now see the taxi that WAS at the red light has hastened forward through the 1st red light to also have it's picture taken going through another red … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – Like Shooting Ducks in a Barrel
Traffic Cop Stop – I Must go Down to Govan Mbeki Today
To the lonely taxis and guys And all I ask is a fast camera And a red light drive by. Emboldened by the incredible 'luck' that certain people have had in catching the Taxius Minibusus at play in the Govan Mbeki Avenue area - the natural playground for this loud, not shy animal - I made a detour to the 'wilds' to see if I could catch one with it's pants down. Didn't take long as I watched the specimen below first stop at the red light, get the shakes and then burst out of cover to defy … [Read more...] about Traffic Cop Stop – I Must go Down to Govan Mbeki Today
No Easter Fatalities on PE Roads (As of Monday Afternoon)
With several successes under their belt, officials from the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Traffic Department were still out in full force on Monday afternoon to ensure adherence to the rules of the road. Perhaps their vigilance played a major role to ensure that no fatalities were recorded within the boundaries of Nelson Mandela Bay as only 14 (fourteen) accidents were recorded by Monday afternoon, 25 April. Some of the unlucky motorists and pedestrians only sustained minor … [Read more...] about No Easter Fatalities on PE Roads (As of Monday Afternoon)
