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jammin311 · 06-20-2011, 02:56 PM

So all field people were just called back to there offices for a safety stand down because we just had our 3rd Caltrans (California Transperation Department) field worker run over in a month.

My Rant is PAY THE FAWK ATTENTION TO WHERE YOU ARE DRIVING.

I have worked out on the freeways/intersates and its scary the way people drive sometimes.

I was actually hit one time working on a city street. It was not a driect hit the driver turned just eough at the last minute to hit me with a cone and his mirror.

So please when you see people working on your freeways PLEASE SLOW DOWN and give them some room.

sorry Rant over.

johnnyh66 · 06-20-2011, 03:04 PM

I had some clown race through an intersection to jump in front of me the other day. They had the right lane closed just past the intersection and you could see the guys working right there. there was barley enough room for him to get in front of me with me slowing down to let him in, he was going way to fast to stop if I hadn't let him in... I couldn't believe it!

It sucks that it's such a dangerous job simply because people are such selfish jackholes!

canadianbacon · 06-20-2011, 03:32 PM

Here if you get caught speeding through a construction zone (speed limit is 50km/h through them) you get a ticket that's triple the regular price (regular ticket is $172.50), and that's just the minimum, numerous other fines can be added as well. They put that into effect here after a transport truck killed a couple guys working on a bridge a few years ago.

Duuuuuuuude · 06-20-2011, 03:44 PM

I tell ya, if it isn't the cyclists and farmers getting in my way on the road, its the construction workers.

Why can't you guys work nights, weekends, and holidays and not interfere with my life!

2500hdon37s · 06-20-2011, 03:48 PM

another reason why california sucks, when I was there all I saw was a bunch of dumb ass holes that cant drive out there, but we also have pleanty of them here.

NorCal 2500HD · 06-20-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 2500hdon37s

another reason why california sucks, when I was there all I saw was a bunch of dumb ass holes that cant drive out there, but we also have pleanty of them here.

Looks like someone had a glass of hatorade today.....

montana.matt · 06-20-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 2500hdon37s

another reason why california sucks, when I was there all I saw was a bunch of dumb ass holes that cant drive out there, but we also have pleanty of them here.

Just got back from there and I noticed the same thing

We have crappy drivers here where I live, but they're mostly icebacks

C*H*U*D · 06-20-2011, 07:37 PM

I've never hit a construction worker on my bicycle. But then again I've never come close in a motor vehicle either. I always try to go as slow as possible...I don't know if I could live with myself if I hurt someone because of impatience.

Duuuuuuuude · 06-20-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

I've never hit a construction worker on my bicycle.

Why would a construction worker be on your bicycle?

NorCal 2500HD · 06-20-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jammin311

So all field people were just called back to there offices for a safety stand down because we just had our 3rd Caltrans (California Transperation Department) field worker run over in a month.

My Rant is PAY THE FAWK ATTENTION TO WHERE YOU ARE DRIVING.

I have worked out on the freeways/intersates and its scary the way people drive sometimes.

I was actually hit one time working on a city street. It was not a driect hit the driver turned just eough at the last minute to hit me with a cone and his mirror.

So please when you see people working on your freeways PLEASE SLOW DOWN and give them some room.

sorry Rant over.

RIP CalTrans guy....Dont they make you guys create a safety blockade when you guys are working roadside? My buddy is a CalTrans employee and some of the stories he has are crazy....

JeremyH · 06-20-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Why would a construction worker be on your bicycle?

I dont know, but if he was, that'd be a good reason to hit him......fawking thieves....

Duuuuuuuude · 06-20-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JeremyH

I dont know, but if he was, that'd be a good reason to hit him......fawking thieves....

Thats what I was thinking...

jammin311 · 06-20-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyh66

I had some clown race through an intersection to jump in front of me the other day. They had the right lane closed just past the intersection and you could see the guys working right there. there was barley enough room for him to get in front of me with me slowing down to let him in, he was going way to fast to stop if I hadn't let him in... I couldn't believe it!

It sucks that it's such a dangerous job simply because people are such selfish jackholes!

I've seen that to. People don't think behind the wheel at all.

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Originally Posted by canadianbacon12

Here if you get caught speeding through a construction zone (speed limit is 50km/h through them) you get a ticket that's triple the regular price (regular ticket is $172.50), and that's just the minimum, numerous other fines can be added as well. They put that into effect here after a transport truck killed a couple guys working on a bridge a few years ago.

We have that to and there are up close to a 1000$ here

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Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

I tell ya, if it isn't the cyclists and farmers getting in my way on the road, its the construction workers.

Why can't you guys work nights, weekends, and holidays and not interfere with my life!

We do all that but you fawkers tened to get drunk and stupid at all those times to

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2500hdon37s

another reason why california sucks, when I was there all I saw was a bunch of dumb ass holes that cant drive out there, but we also have pleanty of them here.

Yup driving fast and crazy is part of Cali but don't be stupid to. This guy today was on the shoulder picking up trash. When you drive you have to stay in the lanes. Some can't figure that out.

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Originally Posted by C*H*U*D

I've never hit a construction worker on my bicycle. But then again I've never come close in a motor vehicle either. I always try to go as slow as possible...I don't know if I could live with myself if I hurt someone because of impatience.

In Cali a car going slow is more of a hazard then a car going 80. Alot of accidents happen from a fast car rear ending a slow one, again stupid drivers.

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Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Why would a construction worker be on your bicycle?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremyH

I dont know, but if he was, that'd be a good reason to hit him......fawking thieves....

Or they found it on the shoulder!!

You would be amazed what we find out there

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Originally Posted by NorCal 2500HD

RIP CalTrans guy....Dont they make you guys create a safety blockade when you guys are working roadside? My buddy is a CalTrans employee and some of the stories he has are crazy....

We do all that people still plow through them

TANK · 06-20-2011, 11:19 PM

I work on the side of the freeway daily. Ive been under trucks watching people drive on the lines.

This pic is from the other day on the straightest part of the freeway through our town, Jammin knows where it is, I-80 between Vacaville and Dixon. Basically I was working on the inside axle of this spread axle trailer when I literally made eye contact with this idiot on a phone when he smashed into the car infront of him in the slow lane about 6 feet from me. I took pictures just in case the CHP showed up but this was the only one i sent to my email. Just shows the traffic this Idiot created.

bigjay74 · 06-21-2011, 03:36 AM

i will admit there are some crazy drivers out there. I hate the guys that ride ur butt and then pass right as ur coming to an intersection.

Frankenwheely · 06-21-2011, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Why would a construction worker be on your bicycle?

Because they are on a romantic picnic date.

ROCKEDUP RICKY · 06-21-2011, 05:06 AM

I was flagging and 1 day some guy stop and said about time we fix the road. The next week the same guy stop and threw a sandwich at me and cussed me cause I was fixing the road.

JeremyH · 06-21-2011, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jammin311

In Cali a car going slow is more of a hazard then a car going 80. Alot of accidents happen from a fast car rear ending a slow one, again stupid drivers.

Same here. Just this morning I passed an idiot doing 50 in the fast lane.....the speed limit is 60 but most do 80. He was causing a MAJOR traffic problem....

JeremyH · 06-21-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKEDUP RICKY

I was flagging and 1 day some guy stop and said about time we fix the road. The next week the same guy stop and threw a sandwich at me and cussed me cause I was fixing the road.

Was the sandwich tasty?

binaryterror · 06-21-2011, 06:55 AM

I drive cautiously around road crew, because its just common sense. Though not all of them have common sense...

I wish in Michigan they would work on small sections at a time, not closing off larger sections than they can barely complete in 6 weeks. Then again that would take planning and MDOT doesn't plan...they just do something for fun half the time.

06-20-2011, 02:56 PM	#1
jammin311 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: vacaville Posts: 786	Caltrans Saftey stand down So all field people were just called back to there offices for a safety stand down because we just had our 3rd Caltrans (California Transperation Department) field worker run over in a month. My Rant is PAY THE FAWK ATTENTION TO WHERE YOU ARE DRIVING. I have worked out on the freeways/intersates and its scary the way people drive sometimes. I was actually hit one time working on a city street. It was not a driect hit the driver turned just eough at the last minute to hit me with a cone and his mirror. So please when you see people working on your freeways PLEASE SLOW DOWN and give them some room. sorry Rant over.

06-20-2011, 03:04 PM	#2
johnnyh66 Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 5,573	I had some clown race through an intersection to jump in front of me the other day. They had the right lane closed just past the intersection and you could see the guys working right there. there was barley enough room for him to get in front of me with me slowing down to let him in, he was going way to fast to stop if I hadn't let him in... I couldn't believe it! It sucks that it's such a dangerous job simply because people are such selfish jackholes!

06-20-2011, 03:32 PM	#3
canadianbacon RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moncton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,962	Here if you get caught speeding through a construction zone (speed limit is 50km/h through them) you get a ticket that's triple the regular price (regular ticket is $172.50), and that's just the minimum, numerous other fines can be added as well. They put that into effect here after a transport truck killed a couple guys working on a bridge a few years ago.

06-20-2011, 03:44 PM	#4
Duuuuuuuude Suck it up! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 11,652	I tell ya, if it isn't the cyclists and farmers getting in my way on the road, its the construction workers. Why can't you guys work nights, weekends, and holidays and not interfere with my life!

06-20-2011, 03:48 PM	#5
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	another reason why california sucks, when I was there all I saw was a bunch of dumb ass holes that cant drive out there, but we also have pleanty of them here.

06-20-2011, 07:37 PM	#8
CHU*D No idea what I'm doing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground, CO Posts: 4,529	I've never hit a construction worker on my bicycle. But then again I've never come close in a motor vehicle either. I always try to go as slow as possible...I don't know if I could live with myself if I hurt someone because of impatience.

06-20-2011, 11:19 PM	#14
TANK Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 743	I work on the side of the freeway daily. Ive been under trucks watching people drive on the lines. This pic is from the other day on the straightest part of the freeway through our town, Jammin knows where it is, I-80 between Vacaville and Dixon. Basically I was working on the inside axle of this spread axle trailer when I literally made eye contact with this idiot on a phone when he smashed into the car infront of him in the slow lane about 6 feet from me. I took pictures just in case the CHP showed up but this was the only one i sent to my email. Just shows the traffic this Idiot created.

06-21-2011, 03:36 AM	#15
bigjay74 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kyle TX Posts: 32	i will admit there are some crazy drivers out there. I hate the guys that ride ur butt and then pass right as ur coming to an intersection.

06-21-2011, 05:06 AM	#17
ROCKEDUP RICKY Old guy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northwest Arkie-saw and we got ROCKS! Posts: 7,548	I was flagging and 1 day some guy stop and said about time we fix the road. The next week the same guy stop and threw a sandwich at me and cussed me cause I was fixing the road.

06-21-2011, 06:55 AM	#20
binaryterror I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 3,583	I drive cautiously around road crew, because its just common sense. Though not all of them have common sense... I wish in Michigan they would work on small sections at a time, not closing off larger sections than they can barely complete in 6 weeks. Then again that would take planning and MDOT doesn't plan...they just do something for fun half the time.

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