How To Use Motorist In A Sentence

With no warning signs on either side and under poor lighting, the road is a death trap for motorists.
Traffic officers claim the new gun can't be picked up by speeding motorists who use radar detectors to avoid being caught.
He sped along Bellhouse Road and crossed a mini roundabout diagonally, to the alarm of many pedestrians and motorists.
The key to their popularity was government subsidy and regulation that obliged motorists and oil companies to use biofuels. Times, Sunday Times
Mr Dunn said motorists choose a garage on personal recommendation.

One motorist was caught travelling at more than twice the limit in a 30 mph zone.
We are trying to give the roads back to the motorist and the pavements back to pedestrians.
Successive governments are accused of prioritising the motorist by cutting vehicle taxes for fuel-efficient models and spending billions on road building. Times, Sunday Times
Thousands of leaflets had been given to motorists passing through and 1,000 had been hand-delivered to addresses in the city centre.
The policeman pulled up the motorist and asked to see his licence.
Swindon Council has called in the bailiffs to sort out motorists dodging parking fines.
I look past the rain-stained signposts directing the Berkshire motorist towards the delights of Wokingham or Earley.
The nice thing about driving it is that motorists pull over to let you pass.
Motorists can wait for free until arriving passengers call to say they are ready to be picked up.
While the wealthy sportsman was the original English motorist, it was not until Edward VII took up motoring (with relish) that the motorcar began to gain precedence over the horse and carriage with the Marlborough House Set. The Motorcar | Edwardian Promenade
The motorist immediately stopped, as did several drivers travelling behind him.
Smiling residents stroll along a cozy, old-fashioned street; the police chief stops and chats with passing motorists.
Motorists, when they opt not to pay by direct debit, now receive a written reminder when tax is due. Times, Sunday Times
But motorists may wonder why the price of petrol leaps up so quickly when the crude oil it comes from was sold when the price was much lower.
But the major issue on the lips of many motorists, that of dualling the road, is not being addressed by Highways Agency chiefs.
They can be real nice to you when you are the passenger, but when you are a fellow motorist, they will terrorize you.
The police will tiptoe away and go and nick a few more motorists. The Sun
Motorists and hauliers should expect at least a recognition of their plight. The Sun
Rescue services have been working round the clock to free stranded motorists.
When most motorists have a genuine and convenient public transport alternative for their journey, that is the time to implement car park cuts.
Many motorists cannot tell a drive belt from a distributor.
Last year the day was labelled a misnomer, with the majority of motorists ignoring it, although some said they would be willing to try public transport if the system were improved. ANC Daily News Briefing
She fought him grimly, watched by other motorists unwilling to help, and then the man let go and ran.
The constant nagging from officials to downsize and be more fuel efficient seems to have (ironically) encouraged motorists to go extra large. The Sun
The sight of the average motorist must be fairly good as most of us are able to spot unlit cyclists wearing dark clothes at night.
Motorists gave way as the convoy hurtled past and three motorway toll booths raised their barriers to let the cars speed through. Times, Sunday Times
The bylaw also prohibited a person from panhandling towards motorists who were parked or stopped at a traffic light, and from panhandling on a street between sunset and sunrise.
An earlier report by the Home Office showed 1,411,300 motorists were caught by speed cameras in 2002 - a fivefold increase since the introduction of cameras in 1996.
More motorists were caught drink-driving in Greater Manchester this Christmas.
Motorists who failed to immobilise their cars, by taking away the rotor arm from the distributor, were liable to find their tyres deflated by the police.
In a full parking lot at a South Los Angeles strip mall, complete with sushi, Starbucks and a beauty nail shop, not every motorist can accurately guess what's popular with car thieves these days.
Motorists in rural areas may have to wait ten days to benefit. The Sun
Yesterday, motorists were caught in jams as he carried out his protest.
York motorists have got used to the No Right Turn sign painted on the road at the exit to Museum Street.
Most motorists seem unwilling to take the risk. Times, Sunday Times
Another motorist who was filling his car said he had seen a young man jump in the car and speed off.
A vet today urged motorists to slow down after a dramatic rise in the number of cats getting knocked down on a busy stretch in Wickford.
Motorists will be urged to drive outside busy times and turn off their engines when idling. Times, Sunday Times
About 7,000 motorists will be stopped on two separate days at undisclosed lay-bys, with police being used to tell drivers to pull over.
When villagers tried to put the cones back, they were insulted by some motorists.
Reflecting on the large-grain, pixelated images of the various motorists, Nerf says: ‘Maybe there is certain amount of honesty shown in terms of how people react to the alcohol.’
The assailant was reportedly wrestled to the ground by a passing motorist. Times, Sunday Times
An earlier idea he raised to levy motorists had met with severe criticism.
However, if you take some simple precautions you can greatly reduce the odds of being mugged or getting mowed down by a carioca motorist, and feel almost as safe that's a big "almost" as you would in New York or Paris. Chris McGowan: Carnaval in Rio: How to Have Fun and Not Get Mugged
If they see a parked motorist munching a sandwich, they have been known to knock on the window and demand a bite. Times, Sunday Times
Now those motorists want payback. Times, Sunday Times
Motorists who have hit potholes on roads in Wiltshire are planning to take legal action to recover the money they have paid out to repair their cars.
Geraldton motorists are now paying an average of 103.4 cents a litre for unleaded fuel - more than 4 cents more than two weeks ago.
I managed to beg a lift from a passing motorist.
New day, same old story - that's the opinion of most motorists who drive through Newry to work or on school runs as they patiently sit in sluggish traffic jams.
Motorists were told to expect treacherous driving conditions today as freezing fog and ice continued to cause problems in parts of England. Times, Sunday Times
Nebraska State Patrol troopers drove chase cars parallel to the train to stop motorists who didn't obey traffic laws at rail crossings.
Motorists at Dr Cullen roundabout were doing an about-turn all this week, as Carlovians caught their first glimpse of the town's latest sculpture.
Motorists already reeling from the credit crunch are now forking out 1.20 for a litre of unleaded petrol. The Sun
A motorist needs good visual acuity .
A Bradford motorist was today battling for his life after a head-on car smash.
Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and motorists are warned to drive slowly.
Thieves have been preying on motorists who leave their keys in the ignition and engines running to defrost their cars.
Only then might motorists begin to question the need to buy a gas guzzler. Times, Sunday Times
Motorist Pete Richardson was following the Discovery when the accident happened.
The financial crisis has seen a dramatic rise in the number of uninsured cars with motorists saying they can't afford a policy. The Sun
An aggressive campaign to boost security on Washington state ferries will allow State Patrol troopers to conduct random searches of vehicles as motorists wait to board.
He said motorists ‘are openly flouting this law which shows a total lack of respect for the rules of the road’.
They need to be controlled, irrespective of the moans and groans from those motorists who want to drive where they want at the speed they want.
If a claim has to be brought against an untraced motorist there are special conditions which apply.
The charges are a blow to motorists hit by soaring costs. Times, Sunday Times
Motorists who park their vehicles at bus stops are making it impossible for disabled passengers to climb aboard, a disability organisation claimed today.
A: Only checking the antifreeze is a common mistake motorists in the South make when preparing for winter driving. Local News from TimesDaily
The launch follows increasing evidence that suggests drug-driving is as prevalent as drink-driving among young motorists.
STUART - Motorists using Martin Luther King Boulevard in Stuart will have to began taking an alternate route as of Monday while the city of Stuart installs a reclaimed water transmission line along Stypmann Boulevard. Tcpalm.com Stories
The good news for motorists with fully comprehensive insurance is that they are covered if their car has water damage.
Baylous said the main focus of this law is motorists who only clear enough snow off of their windshields to form a "peephole," which he said causes the driver to miss out on what is happening on the roadways surrounding them. The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register
Kerry motorists have been warned to buckle up or face the consequences as the penalty points system has been extended to cover the non-wearing of seat belts since Monday.
A motorist died when his car struck a wild boar on an unlit motorway, veered across the road and was hit by a lorry. Times, Sunday Times
Motorists with fully comprehensive insurance mistakenly think they have insurance for the contents of their car along with the car itself.
New cameras could be set up to take pictures of the faces of speeding motorists.
Surveys conducted earlier this year indicated that many motorists just ‘forgot’ to buckle up after stopping for a short time, in car parks, at waste drop off centres and even at fast food outlets.
Lawmakers haven't been sufficiently impressed by the carnage to do anything to slow down motorists.
My experience on a recent trip from south Wales to Southampton must be near the top of its class for underhand police methods of catching errant motorists. Times, Sunday Times
The motorist ditched the car and ran away from the scene. The Sun
Motorists have to navigate between potholes when using either routes and the surface of the roadway has disintegrated in places.
Traffic flies along the A19 and too few motorists adjust to the speed restriction imposed at Thormanby.
The result would be fatal to most motorists as vehicles are likely to be damaged.
The RAC urged motorists to prepare for the freeze by stocking up on de-icer, topping up the screen wash and checking the radiator contains anti-freeze.
The craze has swept the country, with patriotic motorists showing their support for the team.
Compare and contrast this contrite pose with the self-same penitent jailbound all over again last year as a result of felling two motorists during a wee spell of road rage.
To say that all motorists speed in residential areas is overstating the case.
They have urged the Government to tighten up the apparent loophole which allows motorists to speed.
Unlike the unapproachable bison, the handout-loving burros eagerly greet motorists on the loop.
Now police are warning other motorists not to leave their engines running during cold weather.
Whether you are looking for an economical city runabout or a first car, a good supermini makes increasingly sound sense for Irish motorists.
I managed to beg a lift from a passing motorist.
Residents say that their cars are being hit and scraped by motorists driving too fast along the road.
The charges are a blow to motorists hit by soaring costs. Times, Sunday Times
He said motorists who complained after pumping their own fuel at full service pumps and being charged the higher price were offered a refund.
A motorist has been fined £350 after being caught performing an illegal handbrake turn in Trowbridge then forging the MOT certificate he was asked to present to police.
In all, we believe that the motorist should not, and must not, be treated as a criminal or as a cash cow.
Bradford Council is to make The Grove a one-way street to motorists starting on Monday as it carries out a facelift on the popular shopping area.
Councils in Bolton and Manchester have also recently come under fire with calls from politicians to get a grip of wardens whose hard-line approach is antagonising motorists and driving shoppers out of the towns.
The Wandsworth resident was outraged when he found parking tickets were being slapped on unwitting motorists who were actually obeying the restrictions in his street.
Too many local motorists run red lights and endanger the public, Councillor Banman said.
Motorists are asked to be on the lookout for 16 hardened criminals. The Sun
Speed cameras pose a safety risk because motorists are slamming on their brakes to avoid being clocked, researchers have claimed. Times, Sunday Times
Work is under way on the construction of new on- and off-ramps from the M1 highway, to give direct access to Newtown for motorists from the north and south of the city.
Motorists found themselves searching for spaces at spots dotted around the centre.
Motorists regularly flout the law .
Water sloshed over sidewalks on some sections of Shore Acres Boulevard, and signs warning motorists to be cautious were placed at entrances to the subdivision.
The marchers distributed handbills to onlookers, pedestrians, commuters and motorists inviting them to the crusade at sites nearest to their homes.
As a cyclist you are getting used to disregardful, incapable, or aggressive motorists.
But motorists and other travellers will consider it evident that the road squads, however hard they worked, were responding to the weather when they should have anticipated it sooner.
TS Moorhouse blamed part of the problem on motorists who failed to adapt to the conditions.
The policeman smiled benignly at the motorist.
About 30 boulders have been mounted on the grass verge in Wilcot Avenue to stop motorists churning up the ground.
As the women made their protest, motorists began inching up the grass verge to get past their horseboxes, or made a series of tight manoeuvres to turn away.
Motorists can travel in and out of Bolton town centre via Blackburn Road as an alternative.
That should be the message and this change will tell motorists that speed limits are carefully considered and therefore are to be obeyed. The Sun
The UK motorist already pays top dollar for petrol so what will the disaster's aftermath be for us? The Sun
The Herald's editorial thundered against the hot-headed motorists who had caused immense danger in Skipton over the Easter holiday.
A motorist who stopped in a lay-by was hit over the head with a bottle and robbed.
Many newspapers, periodicals and fiction of the day detailed the accidents and almost-accidents which befell early motorists, such as when Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, upon taking her new motorcar for a trial run, accidentally drove backwards and knocked over a passing man, and then proceeded to drive over him twice more before he got away and she got out of the car. To Drive a Motorcar | Edwardian Promenade
On the non-fuel side, these outlets would have dormitory accommodation, restaurants for motorists, dhabas for truckers, rest rooms, STD / Fax facilities.
On the other side is a new link road taking motorists to a new underpass under the dual carriageway.
Richard Hertzler/Intelligencer Journal via Associated Press WATER RESCUE: A motorist stranded in floodwater waited for firefighters to reach him in Lancaster, Pa., Photos of the Day: Sept. 30
But motorists balk at the idea. Times, Sunday Times
First, there is evidence to suggest that when overtaking, motorists give a wider berth to cyclists not wearing a helmet. Times, Sunday Times
As if on cue, a motorist, seeing the grisly scene before him, swerves in order to crush this cannibal rat.
When will they leave the ordinary motorist alone to happily bimble along without having to keep one eye on the road and one on the cameras?
Motorists were caught up in long traffic tailbacks after an accident caused chaos on the motorway and led to traffic congestion on main routes through Kendal.
The situation is not helped by motorists stuck in traffic jams seeing bicycles hurtle past. Times, Sunday Times
Because most pedestrians are motorists too. Times, Sunday Times
In an ideal and organised world, the motorist would be sensible enough to refuel his car before joining a motorway. Times, Sunday Times
Motorists have been warned to expect delays while a bridge on the M60 is given electrical and chemical treatment to extend its life.
Motorists will be urged to drive outside busy times and turn off their engines when idling. Times, Sunday Times
As a result, the motorist is made to feel like he or she is driving down a pedestrian precinct. The Sun
Also, work will continue on a ramp taking motorists from the inbound bridge to the outbound Parkway East.
With gasoline hitting new highs, motorists have been doing plenty of grousing at the pumps.
The report by the technical committee outlined a number of reasons for failure on the part of motorists and truckers to make use of the highway.
That little store was the last outpost for motorists before they entered the desert.
By early evening, traffic jams still characterised the outgoing traffic as motorists tried to negotiate their way home after a wet day.
He said the area had been ‘identified as posing a significant threat to pedestrians and motorists mainly from vehicles travelling too fast.’
The charges are a blow to motorists hit by soaring costs. Times, Sunday Times
Traffic police have criticised motorists who risk lives by driving with poor eyesight.
That will depend to a large extent on how courteous and considerate motorists are.
When Mr. Kirwan and his wife went "automobiling," they dressed in vintage dusters and goggles that would have been worn by a motorist of that era. C. Gordon Kirwan Jr., businessman, car enthusiast, dies at 84
Motorists were left languishing in queuing traffic for hours as the knock-on effects of roadworks on Millbrook Road took their toll.
The cost of not repairing them could be huge as motorists can claim if their car has been damaged by a yawning chasm in the road. Times, Sunday Times
An increasing number of motorists use number plates that are difficult to read.
Motorists and pedestrians coped with sheets of rain, poor visibility, slick roads and strong wind gusts Friday morning as the storm made its way up to the Eastern Seaboard. 5 Dead As Torrential Rainfall Drenches East Coast
Behind him was a long queue of angry motorists pushing him forwards. Banish Anxiety - how to stop worrying and take charge of your life
Brains, manners, road sense and common sense don't exist in the motorists' world and the biggest nut on a car sits behind that steering wheel.
Current law orders motorists to stop on both sides whenever a pedestrian steps onto the crosswalk, an unlikely event in this burg.
Most motorists now accept the pressing need to cut the appalling toll of accidents involving cyclists. Times, Sunday Times
The Victorian crossing-sweeper was exactly analogous to the ubiquitous windscreen cleaner to be found importuning motorists at London and New York traffic-lights in the 1980s and 1990s.
Dozens of motorists faced fines of ￡100 to recover parked cars which were towed away.
If there's a suspicion they are just doing it for money and handing out tickets willy-nilly irrespective of the traffic implications, then it's not going to go down well with motorists.
A conman who poses as a policeman has been handing out fake speeding fines to unsuspecting motorists.
That little store was the last outpost for motorists before they entered the desert.
The thoughtless motorist and motorcyclist need educating on how to pass and approach a horse and rider on our lanes.
As soon as motorists get used to counting two cameras before putting their foot down, it will be necessary to install three in a row, then four and so on until the whole county is covered by serried ranks of cameras.
The Essex Police wildlife officer, said fallow and muntjac deer migrate across the major route and are killed or injured by unsuspecting motorists.
Motorists alerted staff after spotting the profanity printed on the panel for super unleaded. The Sun
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hits southern Oregon, killing a motorist whose pickup was hit by falling rock.
Motorists will be urged to drive outside busy times and turn off their engines when idling. Times, Sunday Times
A pub licensee says motorists travelling to York Races are trying to "blag" parking permits from residents in order to leave their car without paying.
Cameras are there to protect everyone, drivers and non-drivers alike, by encouraging motorists to check their speed and keep within the limits.
The bays should ensure other motorists visiting the street will avoid the most convenient parking space for a disabled resident.
A motorist walked with a stick as he took the stand at an inquest to describe a crash that left another driver dead.
But roads are dug up with seemingly little regard for bus passenger or motorist. Times, Sunday Times
Terrified motorists abandoned their cars to escape the inferno. The Sun
Motorists gave way as the convoy hurtled past and three motorway toll booths raised their barriers to let the cars speed through. Times, Sunday Times
I think good manners are dwindling from road users generally: motorist, pedestrian and cyclist. Times, Sunday Times
Motorists are becoming increasingly anarchical, but this could be simply a means to an end as anyone wishing to drive through Keighley these days must perforce adopt an aggressive attitude.
But you're right: If that pedaler couldn't keep up, he should have moved over to let you and other motorists pass. Clark County WA News
Police, alerted by a motorist who dashed to a phone box, organised a replacement ambulance.
The other motorists were most cooperative, and the policemen on duty were deep in conversation.
Motorists are about to be spoiled for choice with a glut of eight new models. The Sun
She is now calling for traffic calming measures to reduce the speed of oncoming motorists.
This is why I want fleet managers, car hire firms, taxi companies and individual motorists to explore the liquefied petroleum gas option.
These days motorists congregate at petrol stations in a seemingly perpetual hunt for fuel.
It came moments after the group had warned motorists to drive sensibly in the thick fog. The Sun
Telematics technology monitors how a motorist drives, including speed, braking, acceleration and cornering. The Sun
The policeman cautioned the motorist about his speed.
It is thought another motorist has cloned the plate to try to escape the £5-a-day congestion charge.
I support the campaign for lower fuel duty as much as the hauliers and the private motorist.
He also accused some motorists of behaving like ignoramuses and cowboys who put business in jeopardy.
But motorists balk at the idea. Times, Sunday Times
Motorists, you see, are going to be given advance warning of the cameras.
Traffic police have criticised motorists who risk lives by driving with poor eyesight.
Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and motorists are warned to drive slowly.
How can I brighten my lights without dazzling other motorists? Times, Sunday Times
This persecution of the already-overtaxed motorist is becoming almost as hysterical as the persecution of smokers and the hunting fraternity.
The other motorist suffered whiplash and minor injuries. Times, Sunday Times
Many motorists have now been forced to park out of view, risking theft and vandalism.
It soon escalated into indiscriminate attacks on white motorists, the burning of cars and attacks on pubs and businesses.
Motorists faced long tailbacks on the Woodhead Pass after a lorry shed its load of waste paper.

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