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cheshirecat
12th April 2013, 10:49
Police forum discussing this
http://www.policespecials.com/forum/index.php?/topic/135096-polite-hi-vis-wear-official-stance-on-clothing/

London Rag article
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/cyclists-dress-like-police-to-slow-drivers-down-8568155.html

Retail stuff and blogs
http://www.highvisibility.uk.com/polite


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SMOKEU
12th April 2013, 11:07
Do it! The cops can't do much.
Berries
12th April 2013, 18:31
Nice to see their forum is full of people who speak English really good just like what they done on KB.


Some one as made me aware of the need for hi vis with a difference, but when some brought this to my attention

Thought I would ask your thoughts on this and how the company would be acting in the eyes of the law?

What stipulation and law covers "Impersonating A Official", aren't these products under review?
I am guessing this all kicked off when he ordered 10,000 of the things and spelt it wrong.
Akzle
12th April 2013, 18:38
it's "illegal to impersonate a police officer"
it's illegal to use a flashing blue light on your vehicle. (because that would be impersonating a police officer)
it's illegal to use a flashing red light if there isn't an emergency. (unfortunately, issuing infringement notices isn't an emergency, and cops never get done for it)

there was a spate of people in a holden pulling people over and mugging them up here a while ago.

gotta love northland.


there was also a really good interview on the fear-psychology of policing that i meant to track down but never did.


//of course, if you don't accept the jurisdiction or the society, you're exempt from what's "legal" and what's not...
Bassmatt
13th April 2013, 12:35
it's "illegal to impersonate a police officer"
.

Pretty much covers it. There is no requirement for it to be an accurate impersonation.
SMOKEU
15th April 2013, 13:07
//of course, if you don't accept the jurisdiction or the society, you're exempt from what's "legal" and what's not...

Let us know how that goes in court.
Akzle
15th April 2013, 17:51
Let us know how that goes in court.

very fucken well. just have to convince the fuckers to actually see you at court, or the court to see you and the fuckers, they normally hide behind letters (posted notices) and shit.
SMOKEU
15th April 2013, 17:52
very fucken well. just have to convince the fuckers to actually see you at court, or the court to see you and the fuckers, they normally hide behind letters (posted notices) and shit.

I'll come to you if I ever need legal advice.
Akzle
15th April 2013, 18:12
I'll come to you if I ever need legal advice.

no guarantees, you need to know your shit, but sure, my office is open and i only charge 200$ an hour. billed at six minute intervals and rounded up, obviously. (but cashy, so no tax, and i accept payment in beer, pot and hookers)
SMOKEU
15th April 2013, 18:48
no guarantees, you need to know your shit, but sure, my office is open and i only charge 200$ an hour. billed at six minute intervals and rounded up, obviously. (but cashy, so no tax, and i accept payment in beer, pot and hookers)

Fuck yeah, that sounds totally legit.