http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "The Association of British Motorists, slammed the plans" en Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:32:23 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10948#post-122403 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 15:48:04 +0000 DaveC 122403@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>ROADSIDE advertising distracted drivers most famously during the 1990s when a ten-foot high billboard featured Czech model Eva Herzigova in Wonderbra’s “Hello boys” campaign. The ad sparked a sensation when it was unveiled in 1994 and was blamed for stopping traffic and causing accidents as commuters stared at the huge posters</em></p> <p>Thats a euphemism I have never heard before. ;O) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10948#post-122402 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 15:29:45 +0000 AKen 122402@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>From the article:</p> <p><em>This view was echoed by Neil Greig, of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, who said: “The Forth Road Bridge is an old-fashioned dual carriageway and you need your wits about you when crossing it. </em></p> <p>Presumably on the modern dual carriageways, you can just dreamily let your attention wander. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10948#post-122396 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:13:28 +0000 PS 122396@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>"Organisers are banking on the revenue achieved from selling the ad space and would be forced to scale back fireworks planned for September 13 if the plan falls through.</em></p> <p>That would be a shame.*</p> <p>*Living in Edinburgh has seriously diminished my respect towards, interest in and awe of fireworks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10948#post-122392 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:39:03 +0000 chdot 122392@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Might be right...</p> <p><a href="http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/1m-forth-road-bridge-banner-sparks-safety-fears-1-3053677" rel="nofollow">http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/1m-forth-road-bridge-banner-sparks-safety-fears-1-3053677</a></p> <p>Especially if it blows away! </p>