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[[File:Class 68 SPAD.png|thumb|299x299px|A [[Class 68]] that committed a SPAD at the line between [[Stepford East]] and [[Stepford Central]].]]A '''SPAD''' (abbreviated from '''Signal Passed At Danger''') refers to the situation that a train passes through a red signal, which is highly discouraged and against the rules at Stepford County Railway. Someone committing a SPAD is called a '''SPADer''' and the word that people use to talk about it is '''SPADing.'''
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[[File:Roblox 9 1 2018 1 31 15 AM.png|thumb|299x299px|<u title="Class 387" href="Class 387">A [[Class 387]] at a red signal</u>]]
A '''SPAD''' (abbreviated from '''Signal Passed At Danger''') is highly discouraged and against the rules at SCR. Someone committing a SPAD is called a '''SPADer''' and the word that people use to talk about it is '''SPADing.'''
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== The Act ==
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== Description ==
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A SPAD is committed when someone crosses a RED signal, hence the name. SPADers tend to do this when they either are distracted or when they are going at full speed past a Yellow signal.
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A SPAD is committed when someone crosses a Danger (red) signal, hence the name. SPADers tend to do this when they either are distracted or when they are going at full speed past a Caution (yellow) signal, or just attempting to skip a station when a signaller is on duty.
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== The Punishment ==
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== Penalties ==
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[[File:AL_Class_185_R056_SPAD_at_LSR.png|thumb|275x275px|An [[Airlink|AirLink]] [[Class 185]] SPADed at [[Leighton Stepford Road]]]]
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The game is coded to detect a SPAD and apply the offending train's emergency brake for twenty seconds. People who repeatedly SPAD can get banned for this action, as it is unsafe for the trains in front of the offending driver.
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The game is designed to detect a SPAD and apply the offending train's emergency brake for twenty seconds. If too many signals are passed at danger, the train will automatically be deleted and the service will be terminated, so they cannot complete their route. This prevents the offender from gaining experience points. If a SPAD incident occurs during a [[Qualified Driver]] training, the trainee will automatically fail, and a player could potentially receive a demotion for SPADing repeatedly or intentionally.
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Also, when a [[Signaller]] or a [[High Ranks|High Rank]] is in the game server, they may respawn trains that are driving poorly. People who keep SPADing and creating a major traffic disruption may be kicked out of the game server.
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== Signs of SPADing ==
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The most telling signs if someone is going to SPAD is if they are:
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# Skipping stations
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# Going at max speed on a crowded line
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# In a [[Class 357]] if on [[Stepford Connect|Connect]] (in most cases)
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# A guest or a [[Trainee Driver]]*
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# Not accepting the AWS horn
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# Going more than 45 MPH in a station
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>That isn't always the case as Trainee Drivers might want to pass the QD training and if they have played the game usually to the point that they unlock Port Benton or the Class 707.
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Users who SPAD typically show other signs of poor driving. Other signs of poor driving include skipping stations, going at max speed on a crowded line, speeding, or not paying attention to one’s surroundings. Keep in mind, though, that experienced drivers also SPAD every once in a while - often at the [[WaterLine]] crossover outside [[Benton]], where [[Connect]] drivers cannot see WaterLine trains coming around the blind curve to and from [[Port Benton]].
A SPAR (abbreviated from '''Signal Passed At Red''') is similar to a SPAD, but it is not the driver’s fault. A signaller SPAR is when a signaller causes a SPAR, either due to a mistake or a signaller trolling. A technical SPAR is when a glitch causes a SPAR to occur, and a runaway SPAR is when a runaway train passes a signal at red.
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For a SG to SPAR especially to troll is incredibly rare as SG's are intended to do their job at the highest of standards.
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=== ''Signal passed at danger'' in the United Kingdom; Terminology and procedures ===
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'''Acronyms: SPADs and SPARs (A Seprate Category in Wikipedia)'''
Prior to December 2012, the term "SPAD" applied to all incidents where a signal was passed at danger without authority, and a letter was used to specify the principal cause.
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal_passed_at_danger Wikipedia article explaining SPADs and SPARs, click here]
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Now the term SPAD is only used for what were previously category A SPADs and a new term, SPAR (Signal Passed at Red) is used to describe the former category B, C and D incidents.
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There are a number of ways that a train can pass a signal at danger without authority, and in the UK these fall into four basic categories:
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* A '''SPAD''' (previously ''Category A SPAD'') is where the train proceeds beyond its authorised movement to an unauthorised movement.
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* A '''Technical SPAR''' (Previously ''Category B SPAD'') is where the signal reverted to danger in front of the train due to an equipment failure or signaller error and the train was unable to stop before passing the signal.
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* A '''Signaller SPAR''' (Previously ''Category C SPAD'') is where the signal was replaced to danger in front of the train by the signaller in accordance with the rules and regulations and the train was unable to stop before passing the signal.
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* A '''Runaway SPAR''' (Previously ''Category D SPAD'') is where an unattended train or vehicles not attached to a traction unit run away past a signal at danger.
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Some SPADs can be defined as;
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* '''SAS SPAD''' – "Starting against signal" SPAD, where the train was standing at a danger signal and the driver moved past it.
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* '''SOY SPAD''' – "Starting on yellow" SPAD, where the train left on a caution signal and the driver did not appreciate that the next signal would be at danger.
=== Accidents and Incidents involving SPADs in real life ===
=== Accidents and Incidents involving SPADs in real life ===
*[[File:RobloxScreenShot20191107_162825656.png|thumb|A train that has SPADed even though it is behind the signal.]]Sometimes SPADs occur even though a train's front wheels haven't even touched the treadle and the front of the train is multiple studs behind the signal.
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== In Conclusion... ==
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*SPADs can also occur when a laggy driver passes a green or yellow signal with the train passing and then being stopped by an emergency brake when the signal automatically turns red.
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Do not SPAD. It will cause delays, you will be hated by the online [[Signaller]] and eventually, you will get ejected from your train by the game.
A SPAD (abbreviated from Signal Passed At Danger) refers to the situation that a train passes through a red signal, which is highly discouraged and against the rules at Stepford County Railway. Someone committing a SPAD is called a SPADer and the word that people use to talk about it is SPADing.
A SPAD is committed when someone crosses a Danger (red) signal, hence the name. SPADers tend to do this when they either are distracted or when they are going at full speed past a Caution (yellow) signal, or just attempting to skip a station when a signaller is on duty.
The game is designed to detect a SPAD and apply the offending train's emergency brake for twenty seconds. If too many signals are passed at danger, the train will automatically be deleted and the service will be terminated, so they cannot complete their route. This prevents the offender from gaining experience points. If a SPAD incident occurs during a Qualified Driver training, the trainee will automatically fail, and a player could potentially receive a demotion for SPADing repeatedly or intentionally.
Also, when a Signaller or a High Rank is in the game server, they may respawn trains that are driving poorly. People who keep SPADing and creating a major traffic disruption may be kicked out of the game server.
Users who SPAD typically show other signs of poor driving. Other signs of poor driving include skipping stations, going at max speed on a crowded line, speeding, or not paying attention to one’s surroundings. Keep in mind, though, that experienced drivers also SPAD every once in a while - often at the WaterLine crossover outside Benton, where Connect drivers cannot see WaterLine trains coming around the blind curve to and from Port Benton.
SPARs
A SPAR (abbreviated from Signal Passed At Red) is similar to a SPAD, but it is not the driver’s fault. A signaller SPAR is when a signaller causes a SPAR, either due to a mistake or a signaller trolling. A technical SPAR is when a glitch causes a SPAR to occur, and a runaway SPAR is when a runaway train passes a signal at red.
For a SG to SPAR especially to troll is incredibly rare as SG's are intended to do their job at the highest of standards.
A train that has SPADed even though it is behind the signal.
Sometimes SPADs occur even though a train's front wheels haven't even touched the treadle and the front of the train is multiple studs behind the signal.
SPADs can also occur when a laggy driver passes a green or yellow signal with the train passing and then being stopped by an emergency brake when the signal automatically turns red.
