So I reported a dumbass on the Pleece website...

[HenryDorsetCase]

now what happens?

or is it just a mechanism for traumatised riders to vent after nearly being killed on their way home from work. I gave them rego number, time date and circumstances. Im prepared to give evidence.

When might I expect the fuckwits with whom I remonstrated to be put to death?

[In The Breeze]

I usually dont go in for dobbing people in but have had enough fukwits nearly killing me! Not sure how the system works but sure could be open for abuse by nancy drivers.
Good luck and Im interested to see what happens

[Skyryder]

now what happens?

or is it just a mechanism for traumatised riders to vent after nearly being killed on their way home from work. I gave them rego number, time date and circumstances. Im prepared to give evidence.

When might I expect the fuckwits with whom I remonstrated to be put to death?

If it's a police officer, nothing. If it's a member of the public, a little more but not much. Unless you have a witness all you will get it's your word against theirs. Just why Judges believe the Police over and above the general public has always been a mystery to me. Keeps us posted on this one.:grouphug:

Skyryder

[Devil]

I reported someone on the website, but didnt pick the give evidence part (just couldn't be arsed). About 3 weeks later I received a letter from the cops saying thanks, and that they have written to the registered owner of the vehicle (probably saying dont be a naughty boy).

[JWALKER]

now what happens?.....

Not to sure, but , think it would be easier if they let us deal with them

[In The Breeze]

and faster,cheaper

[JWALKER]

most definatly, and would be less likely to cause a problem again

[In The Breeze]

now if only we could box it and sell it as stress relief

[JWALKER]

lol. i like that idea. i think there would be a tidy profit in it

[**R1**]

not in2 narking personaly, im more in2 road side justice.....works much better than the slap on the hand with a wet tissue, they will get from the coppers...

[Lou Girardin]

I tried it once. 4 months to get a reply.

[WINJA]

I reported someone on the website, but didnt pick the give evidence part (just couldn't be arsed). About 3 weeks later I received a letter from the cops saying thanks, and that they have written to the registered owner of the vehicle (probably saying dont be a naughty boy).
I HOPE THEY ONLY DID SAY DONT BE A NAUGHTY BOY , THERE WAS A GUY ON THIS SITE WHO LAID A FALSE COMPLAINT WITH THE POLICE , IT JUST SHOWS HOW EASILY THE SYSTEM CAN BE SPOILED FOR GENUINE COMPLAINTS ,AND MAKING THE PIGS TRUST THE PUBLIC EVEN LESS

[HenryDorsetCase]

not in2 narking personaly, im more in2 road side justice.....works much better than the slap on the hand with a wet tissue, they will get from the coppers...

I did manage to get up beside the drivers window, and scream into the drivers face that he was a "fucking mongtard". then realised there were four aggressive young fuckwits in the car, and that while I might have looked intimidating for about five seconds in my black Shoei with the black visor, they would soon realise a) that I am quite small, and b) there was only one of me.....

so I called him a wanker again and made my way off to the sunset, seetihing.

Unfortunately I couldnt do what Sarge did.. I just dont have the chops.

[Finn]

I got a letter in the mail last week. I obviously upset some moron in my travels but as I do this every day, I can't remember this particular incident.

I've written back stating I cannot recall this particular incident putting aside on that particular day I was nowhere near the said street and unless I receive photographic or video evidence, I would appreciate the Police not wasting anymore of my time or tax payers money.

I also stated that if you believe sitting behind a desk writting letters based on the general publics frustration with our roading system then I will gladly generate 10 - 20 complaints daily and address them directly to you sir.

I think that a complaints system is good but you just simply cannot trust the general public. It all comes down to he said, she said.

[The Stranger]

What happened in the incident?

Is it possible the unfortunate made a mistake? or is he/she/it just a f'wit?

[Quasievil]

I went into the cop shop about two months ago after some dickhead kept cutting us off on the motorway (in the car) I wrote a two page statement invested about two hours of my time and guess what............... nothing.

Best to take the law into your own hands and throw there keys or smash a wing mirror etc, this works best for me.

Attached is an image of suitable attire for such activity, available at all GOOD motorcycle outlets

[scumdog]

I reported someone on the website, but didnt pick the give evidence part (just couldn't be arsed). About 3 weeks later I received a letter from the cops saying thanks, and that they have written to the registered owner of the vehicle (probably saying dont be a naughty boy).

(Heavy sigh here) Unless you are prepared to go to Court on the matter there is NOTHING (barring sending them a snotty letter) the Police can do if the person accused denies the action you complained about, o.k.?

[Devil]

(Heavy sigh here) Unless you are prepared to go to Court on the matter there is NOTHING (barring sending them a snotty letter) the Police can do if the person accused denies the action you complained about, o.k.?
Did you hear me complaining? I wasn't keen on sending someone to court. I submitted it on the site fully knowing what would happen. If they got a letter from the cops, maybe it'd be a start to them waking up and not doing dumb shit on the road.

[Lou Girardin]

(Heavy sigh here) Unless you are prepared to go to Court on the matter there is NOTHING (barring sending them a snotty letter) the Police can do if the person accused denies the action you complained about, o.k.?

In my experience you don't even get asked if you are prepared to go to court.
I even had one complaint ignored when I had an independant witness.
it's all too easy to say it's one persons word against anothers.
The MOT policy was to prosecute all complaints unless there were overwhelming reasons not to.
I even met my second wife while investigating a complaint she made. The price we paid to ensure public safety.

[Blackbird]

In my experience you don't even get asked if you are prepared to go to court.

Unfortunately, that's my experience too in the 2 instances I actually went to a police station to make complaints about driving standards. I had pretty solid evidence too and one of them was a seriously intoxicated driver who was all over the road.

[Fatjim]

(Heavy sigh here) Unless you are prepared to go to Court on the matter there is NOTHING (barring sending them a snotty letter) the Police can do if the person accused denies the action you complained about, o.k.?

The chances of a conviction with a witness is directly proportional to how much they can pay their lawyer.

However, if you have a video camer on your bike, then that might work. Scumdog, is video evidence admissable?

[madboy]

Toe sliders. Do the math.

Problem with the narking system is that it's entirely subjective. It's one thing to have some pissed twat cut you up while swerving violently into oncoming traffic before spinning out, clipping a curb, spinning then driving home on a wheel rim... but it's quite another to have some oxygen thief doing 20km/h through your favourite twisties get passed by YOU in the only spare 50m in miles on your noisy fast 1000cc sportsbike.

Bet you wouldn't be too happy about getting sprung for that. Surprisingly I haven't had a letter in blimmin ages. It's not that I don't try, officer... honest.

[HenryDorsetCase]

What happened in the incident?

Is it possible the unfortunate made a mistake? or is he/she/it just a f'wit?

I was tailgated all the way down a street near me by four young fuckwits in an early 80's Mitubishi Mirage regn MA2280 I need to turn left off this particular street, and I look in my mirrors, realise they are quite close, and put the brakes on (well before I need to indicate to turn). dickless either doesnt see it, realises too late I was braking *yes both brakelights work) and pulls up beside me ON MY LEFT IN A ONE LANE ROAD. I continued to slow and he accelerates away, passing me on my left. then he gets stopped at a compulsory stop about 200m away, and I pull up beside the drivers door and remonstrate with him.

He was too close, and not paying due care and attention, simple as that.

I volunteered to give evidence because I am a middle aged lawyer who will turn up to court wearing a Hugo Boss suit. Judge will believe me over these turkeys any day. Fucking assholes. nearly kill me....

[scumdog]

In my experience you don't even get asked if you are prepared to go to court.
I even had one complaint ignored when I had an independant witness.
it's all too easy to say it's one persons word against anothers.
The MOT policy was to prosecute all complaints unless there were overwhelming reasons not to.
I even met my second wife while investigating a complaint she made. The price we paid to ensure public safety.

All traffic complaint forms here have two boxes on the top front of them and the words "tick one box" above them.
One has "For Reporting Only" and the other "Prepared to go to Court as Witness"

Both are entered on the computer system, in the event a person has had a previous complaint against them (even if just For Reporting Only) it will show up when checked on the computer should there be other later complaints.

[Grahameeboy]

I guess if the cage knew he done wrong then the system works but when some nancy just doesn't like what you did which is subjective then the system has it's flaws but then the system is better than nothing.

Happened to me on Lake Road.......some geezer pulled out, I sounded my horn and just overtook to pass him...no abuse etc, he followed me and when we got to the Devo R/Bout, he went down the left lane and started shouting at me, I just ignored him and then I got a letter from police for speeding etc....the day etc was the same so it was this geezer with a free pass to the loony bin

[jim.cox]

and throw there keys or smash a wing mirror etc



a spare spark plug in the jacket pocket, being heavy enough to shatter glass, comes in useful sometimes :(

[SlowHand]

Attached is an image of suitable attire for such activity, available at all GOOD motorcycle outlets

Where is the Flame Warrior for Gear Pimp?

[Fishy]

a spare spark plug in the jacket pocket, being heavy enough to shatter glass, comes in useful sometimes :(

or velcro patches on your triple clamp with old spark plugs attached by velcro also work well......so I've heard :innocent: :whistle:

[ducatilover]

someone took my mirror off in my [now sold] cage.. i just kicked their door when they pulled over and they promtly gave me their details and got me a new one... ahhhh good old steel toe boots:Punk: :2guns:

[Finn]

or velcro patches on your triple clamp with old spark plugs attached by velcro also work well......so I've heard :innocent: :whistle:

Phhhh... There's only one solution that's guaranteed to get the message across...

Hey and this bike goes with my avatar!

[Lou Girardin]

Then there's the people who aren't too sharp on the law. Like the "gentleman" who pulled out on me as I was about to pass on passing lanes. I switched to the left lane, passed him and drove away.
20 k's further on Plod pulled me over, the dawn of recognition in his eyes when I told him about the passing lanes was funny to see. He'd only been told I'd passed on the left, not that I was in a separate lane.
From this point of view, you can see why they don't take complaints seriously.

[Grahameeboy]

Sorry, I must be a nancy but don't see point of taking action against fukwits......nothing to gain, something to loose........:scratch:

[Fishy]

Phhhh... There's only one solution that's guaranteed to get the message across...

Hey and this bike goes with my avatar!

:ar15: :ar15: :ar15: that is awesome!! should be standard issue.

[ManDownUnder]

(Heavy sigh here) Unless you are prepared to go to Court on the matter there is NOTHING (barring sending them a snotty letter) the Police can do if the person accused denies the action you complained about, o.k.?

It's a good point... maybe a tag line in the letter confirming our availability to testify against them might help?

Jees - I'd happily do it

[scumdog]

It's a good point... maybe a tag line in the letter confirming our availability to testify against them might help?

Jees - I'd happily do it

See my post #24 on this thread.

[ManDownUnder]

See my post #24 on this thread.
Gotcha


One has "For Reporting Only" and the other "Prepared to go to Court as Witness"

How about one saying "This needs to go to Court and I need the help of the Police to get this moron off the road"

[Grahameeboy]

It is interesting cause two cars can collide, only witnesses are the drivers, Police attend, didn't see the acident but decide who was at fault (sometimes not correct*) and issue notice.

eg* (actual Insurance Claim)

Driver on main road, momentarily looks down to tune radio, driver reverses out of driveway so has not seen driver on main road. Collision..driver gets pinged for 'Not Paying Attention'. Guess argument is that his brief lapse prevented him from stopping quicker etc. A bit tough.....maybe I am wrong.

Best eg (actual Insurance Claim)

Driver looses control on bend. Ends up in front garden of house. Gets pinged for 'Inconsiderate parking'.....tis true, could not believe it myself.

Rider and Driver have an issue, Rider reports to Police but no certainty of any action....personally I just avoid confrontation....at worse I point finger at my helmet and raise my hand to say whats up doc.....but reporting dumasses must be a difficult issue for the cops....

[slopster]

Last week was going over the Pie-cock hill with 3 others. We were going fairly hard but not doing any silly speeds or crossing the centre line on blind corners. Anyway we stopped at the lookout at the top and about five minutes later a van pulled in behind us, driver pulled out a notebook and (presumably) wrote down out regos, then drove off. I'm not sure what kind of letters we're going to get. I know I won't be getting one cos I was standing behind my bike and the rego wasn't showing.

[Quasievil]

Last week was going over the Pie-cock hill with 3 others. We were going fairly hard but not doing any silly speeds or crossing the centre line on blind corners. Anyway we stopped at the lookout at the top and about five minutes later a van pulled in behind us, driver pulled out a notebook and (presumably) wrote down out regos, then drove off. I'm not sure what kind of letters we're going to get. I know I won't be getting one cos I was standing behind my bike and the rego wasn't showing.

At that point you approach him and ask him why he was deliberatley trying to run you off the road, when he says he wasnt you say well I have 3 witnesses that will say you did:blip:

[kro]

Personally, I'll dob anyone in who is blatantly reckless, or is drunk, or carrying kids unrestrained in a vehicle, and I'd expect them to do the same as me, if everyone thinks everyone is watching, and gives a shit, then people behave.

[Skyryder]

Gotto be pretty dangerouse before I go down to the potting shed. Think I might have one coming up. Going down the oneway system in my 4x4, passed this red car, indicated then changed lanes. Bastard gave me a long hoot on the horn. However before I indicated I could see the car fully in my rear view mirror so it was not as if I cut him off. Think he had a problem with 4x4's

Skyrder

[ducatilover]

At that point you approach him and ask him why he was deliberatley trying to run you off the road, when he says he wasnt you say well I have 3 witnesses that will say you did:blip:
hahahahahahahahaha nice:rofl: