Another U-turning Copper (yay!)

[slofox]

Coming back from Otorohanga this morning. Just out of town I got that flapping feeling that meant I hadn't done up the chin strap...(again) :facepalm:.

So I pulled left and stopped to fix it up. At which point the radar detector fires up and a Highway Patrol car comes pootling past me - heading same way as me. "Bugger! Looks like the fang will be a pootle" I thinks.

I waited a coupla minutes and got back on the road. Wasn't long before I saw him ahead. Sitting at about 99km/hr. Just slow enough to make me look like as hoon if I tried an overtake. "Oh well," I thought, "a nice gentle pootle home. I might get to see the countryside up the right way instead of on a tilt."

Couple of clicks further on - he's heading up the hill and a red car comes fanging down past him in the opposite direction. HP pulls the classic U-turn. Not a problem from my direction - I had about 500m of clear view, but had another vehicle come down the hill like the red one, he may have been in a spot of bother since he was not all that far from a corner. But nothing arrived, so he completed the turn. The disco lights flare up and he's off in pursuit!

I did give him a friendly wave - just before I booted it for home.

Nice when that happens. Special thanks to the driver of the red car. I do hope his fine was not excessive!

[The Baron]

I had a red car moment myself on Sunday last. I was out for a ride with the wife on the back heading between Ashurst and Feilding when I over took two cars doing about 95kph (the cars not me) and when I got along side the front RED car I could see the blue/grey overalls with the NZ Police logo on the shoulder. It was one of those holy crap moments.

All I can say is that I am wiser now..:facepalm:

[onearmedbandit]

The driver of the speeding car might have had a boot load of children in the back or was on his way to steal the VC's at that war museum. The cop made the right call.

[admenk]

I
All I can say is that I am wiser now..:facepalm:

...and poorer ?

[spajohn]

I had a red car moment myself on Sunday last. I was out for a ride with the wife on the back heading between Ashurst and Feilding when I over took two cars doing about 95kph (the cars not me) and when I got along side the front RED car I could see the blue/grey overalls with the NZ Police logo on the shoulder. It was one of those holy crap moments.

All I can say is that I am wiser now..:facepalm:

What did you do? Finish the move or back off?

[Edbear]

I had a red car moment myself on Sunday last. I was out for a ride with the wife on the back heading between Ashurst and Feilding when I over took two cars doing about 95kph (the cars not me) and when I got along side the front RED car I could see the blue/grey overalls with the NZ Police logo on the shoulder. It was one of those holy crap moments.

All I can say is that I am wiser now..:facepalm:

Cops often cruise the Northern M/way at less than 100km/h, usually between 90-95. I never slow down and always overtake, being amazed that no-one seems brave enough to do anything but meekly follow. I've never been pulled over for this. I make sure my speedo is reading under 110, though.

[Bounce001]

I would be more concerned about the cop on a bkie we saw two weekends ago heading south out of Pirongia. Even waved until I realised it was painted the wrong colour scheme! :facepalm:

[slofox]

Cops often cruise the Northern M/way at less than 100km/h, usually between 90-95. I never slow down and always overtake, being amazed that no-one seems brave enough to do anything but meekly follow. I've never been pulled over for this. I make sure my speedo is reading under 110, though.

At 90 - 95 I'd have no problem passing either. But this dude was 99 - 100 pretty much on the button. Makes it a little dodgier...'specially early in the morning - his quota was probably still on zero at that time of the day...

[Gremlin]

I wave to cop bikes, they are still bikes. Some of the reactions are priceless though. One looked like he would just about fall off :D

[Usarka]

I sometimes wave to cop cars and get an equally suspicious reaction. Why's this biker doing 100kph and waving at us???? :sherlock:

[slofox]

I sometimes wave to cop cars and get an equally suspicious reaction. Why's this biker doing 100kph and waving at us???? :sherlock:

I do that too...

[nosebleed]

Cops often cruise the Northern M/way at less than 100km/h, usually between 90-95. I never slow down and always overtake, being amazed that no-one seems brave enough to do anything but meekly follow. I've never been pulled over for this. I make sure my speedo is reading under 110, though.

UrbanDictionary.com define this behaviour as "A police chase".
Big queue of cars all chasing a patrol car.
I kinda like it.

[Blackshear]

Love the bike cops
Got to follow one up and over the harbour bridge in 60-70 traffic like they were obstacle cones, never even indicated. Kinda like an escort. If he does it, I can to (Albeit with indicators).
Must've had a call from above, waved to me with a smile and booted that fucker like nobodies business towards taka.

[Smifffy]

I wave to cop bikes, they are still bikes. Some of the reactions are priceless though. One looked like he would just about fall off :D

Nah they ride like that all the time lol


Yeah
Cheap shot wind up, but had to take it...
:innocent:

[red mermaid]

I usually wave to bikes when I am in a marked car.

Love the reactions I get at times.

[Murray]

I did give him a friendly wave - just before I booted it for home.


Even waved until I realised it was painted the wrong colour scheme! :facepalm:


I wave to cop bikes, they are still bikes. Some of the reactions are priceless though. One looked like he would just about fall off :D


I sometimes wave to cop cars and get an equally suspicious reaction. Why's this biker doing 100kph and waving at us???? :sherlock:



Must've had a call from above, waved to me with a smile and booted that fucker like nobodies business towards taka.


I usually wave to bikes when I am in a marked car.

GREAT Another waving thread!!!!!!! Must learn that special KB wave one day as I've not made the clique KB group yet:cry::cry:

[slofox]

GREAT Another waving thread!!!!!!! Must learn that special KB wave one day as I've not made the clique KB group yet:cry::cry:

OK - I'll tell ya what it is...it's a one handed handstand on the handle bars - with legs crossed. Preferably done in a tight corner at warp factor five or more.

Easy eh?

[Murray]

OK - I'll tell ya what it is...it's a one handed handstand on the handle bars - with kegs crossed. Preferably done in a tight corner at warp factor five or more.

Easy eh?

kegs crossed - I know I drink alot but thats a bit much for me and stop using all your ballroom dancing skills on me - its wasted!!!

[Latte]

OK - I'll tell ya what it is...it's a one handed handstand on the handle bars - with kegs crossed. Preferably done in a tight corner at warp factor five or more.

Easy eh?

Kegs crossed?, one's my limit :drinkup::sick:

[slofox]

kegs crossed - I know I drink alot but thats a bit much for me and stop using all your ballroom dancing skills on me - its wasted!!!


Kegs crossed?, one's my limit :drinkup::sick:

Damn...another typo...fixed. Although, come to think of it...

[The Pastor]

I wave to cop bikes, they are still bikes. Some of the reactions are priceless though. One looked like he would just about fall off :D

I wave too, but its a different kind of wave than i give to most bikers, same one i give to harley and other cage drivers tho

[hayd3n]

yay a waving thread i had a dude give me the reverse finger 3 days ago

[steve_t]

yay a waving thread i had a dude give me the reverse finger 3 days ago

What's the reverse finger?

[steve_t]

OK - I'll tell ya what it is...it's a one handed handstand... - with kegs... Preferably done ... at warp factor five or more.

Easy eh?

<img src=http://files.sharenator.com/633815695225601705_kegstand_Pics_p-s600x750-56728.jpg>

[slofox]

Damn! She's even got it one handed! Perfect!

So c'mon, try it on ya bike!