Excuse me sir, why are you taking pictures of my bike?

[Blackshear]

So as I was working today, in Takapuna... I was filling up the apple display whilst working my awesome job... When some feller just walks in a pre-meditated-like manner, comes right up to my bike, takes two pictures, and makes like a collective group of aviary-ian creatures. One of # plate, one of the right hand side.

I can't recall getting tooted at this morning, so pretty sure I didn't piss someone off... Wasn't an official person.. And no, I was not illegally parked.

Someone's taking meal pictures, for the local dining clubs menu, right?


:(

[Blatman]

Ya should have thrown an apple at him

[pritch]

So by now he's got your home address.

Have you still got your bike? Have you checked TradeMe to see if it's advertised yet? :sherlock:

[Blackshear]

Ya should have thrown an apple at him
I don't think you understand Asian supermarket owners. They would keelhaul your ass for even THINKING about throwing an apple perpendicular to the crate/display.

So by now he's got your home address.

Have you still got your bike? Have you checked TradeMe to see if it's advertised yet? :sherlock:
Just scanned and found my bike not on there :Pokey:

I just figured my bike wasn't an MV Agusta/RC211V sorta thing... SO GET AWAY FROM MY BIKE WITH THAT CAMERA DAMNIT!

The too-sensitive bike lock will have to be used from now on, and the noisy garage door closed at night <_<

Yes, my baby is still my baby at present.

[mdnzz]

regardless if it was a piece of crap or the finest machine in the world, I would have bollicked him and then reported him for taking a pic without your permission, at least then he'd have to front up pretty quickly as too why he was snapping your bike.

[Blackshear]

regardless if it was a piece of crap or the finest machine in the world, I would have bollicked him and then reported him for taking a pic without your permission, at least then he'd have to front up pretty quickly as too why he was snapping your bike.

Why do good ideas always come too late.

Really should have fronted up to this Mystery man.

[Usarka]

next time take a photo of them.....

[CookMySock]

He wants the side pic to take home and wank off over it. The number plate is just to avoid fucking the same bike twice - puts it in his database etc..

Steve

[tigertim20]

Mate, if I saw someone doing that, I would smash them in the face, and take the camera. what the fuck right has he got taking pictures of your bike, let alone one of your plate? thats just dodgy. Id punch for the face first, and ask wuastions later, like when hes on the ground holding his face and youre threatening to stomp his balls. Id be getting extra security for your bike quick smart biddy, I cannot think of a single legitimate reason for him to take ANY photos of it, let alone the plate. If he had a complaint to make, he would have rung *555

[Paulo]

Hmmm seems a bit dodgy, Legally he is allowed to take a photo if it was in a public place so bashing him wouldn't do much except get you an assault charge. Might be a good idea to make a note of what he was wearing and what he looked like in case something happens to your bike later on. Hope nothing does.

[Blackshear]

Mate, if I saw someone doing that, I would smash them in the face, and take the camera. what the fuck right has he got taking pictures of your bike, let alone one of your plate? thats just dodgy. Id punch for the face first, and ask wuastions later, like when hes on the ground holding his face and youre threatening to stomp his balls. Id be getting extra security for your bike quick smart biddy, I cannot think of a single legitimate reason for him to take ANY photos of it, let alone the plate. If he had a complaint to make, he would have rung *555

You have convinced me to *try (my darnedest)* beat the crap out of the next person to do this, or touch my bike.

Xena bike lock, you will be used tomorrey!


You're all making me feel bad for not bashing him... I wanna bash him now!

EDIT: Warning them first might be a good idea though ><

[Usarka]

Mate, if I saw someone doing that, I would smash them in the face, and take the camera. what the fuck right has he got taking pictures of your bike, let alone one of your plate? thats just dodgy. Id punch for the face first, and ask wuastions later, like when hes on the ground holding his face and youre threatening to stomp his balls. Id be getting extra security for your bike quick smart biddy, I cannot think of a single legitimate reason for him to take ANY photos of it, let alone the plate. If he had a complaint to make, he would have rung *555

The right they probably have is called the law......ie the people who'll be in touch with you shortly after doing this :lol:

[Blackshear]

Maybe I should leave my bike in 6th from now on, too :shifty:

[gatch]

sell it asap, get a harley, noone will nick that with scrap metal being so cheap.

[Burtha]

He wants the side pic to take home and wank off over. The number plate is just to avoid fucking the same bike twice - puts it in his database etc..

Steve

:lol:
a practice you are familiar with perhaps?

It might just be he liked the bike and liked it from those angles.
Did ye not think about going out and walking up to him and asking him what his purpose was?

[gatch]

but on a more serious note, wire a little switch into your horn circuit so if the ignition is turned your horn doesn't stop.

then waste the cunt as he/she tries to figure out what that bastardly sound is

[Blackshear]

:lol:
a practice you are familiar with perhaps?

It might just be he liked the bike and liked it from those angles.
Did ye not think about going out and walking up to him and asking him what his purpose was?

I was somewhat perplexed at the fact someone took pictures of my bike. Was also in a big rush trying to get shit done before 12. Didn't realize 'till after the possible severity of this amateur photographer.

Although my bike is purdy, the way he walked was just... Well. Like he knew it was there already, and deviated not from a walking line, as a normal pedestrian would, to then take a photo after deviating. I dunno. Might ask the mechanic lads next door iffin I can be parking in their staff parks.

[Taz]

There is no law against photograhing someones vehicle. To the guy who would "smash" this guy - you have major issues. Seek help dude.

[LBD]

I have got used to the photos...

But if I was on a 19 year old BANDIT 250....yup I would be wondering/worring as well

[Blackshear]

but on a more serious note, wire a little switch into your horn circuit so if the ignition is turned your horn doesn't stop.

then waste the cunt as he/she tries to figure out what that bastardly sound is

Do you mean a similar circuit one would use as a second kill switch? That sounds like a bloody fantastic idea to me. Might actually get onto something like that...

[Tank]

He wants the side pic to take home and wank off over. The number plate is just to avoid fucking the same bike twice - puts it in his database etc..

Steve

Funny how some people jump right to wanking - you thought of seeing someone to help with that little problem?

[swbarnett]

regardless if it was a piece of crap or the finest machine in the world, I would have bollicked him and then reported him for taking a pic without your permission, at least then he'd have to front up pretty quickly as too why he was snapping your bike.
If the photographer stands on public property they can legally shoot what they like.

It sounds like this guy was on private property (albeit commercial premises)?

[Burtha]

Might ask the mechanic lads next door iffin I can be parking in their staff parks.

hmmm... dat uneasy feeling.
Do you usually get to park it somewhere where you can see it though ie; like you can observe such behaviors?

[Blackshear]

If the photographer stands on public property they can legally shoot what they like.

It sounds like this guy was on private property (albeit commercial premises)?
It is parked out front of the store. Unsure as to where the line is drawn, though. There are no carpark markings where it is, and it's about 2.5-3m from the footpath. This would be interesting to calrify for future purposes.

hmmm... dat uneasy feeling.
Do you usually get to park it somewhere where you can see it though ie; like you can observe such behaviors?

Yes. I was inside the store, at the back, and had a fairly unobstructed view of my bike. If a person was crouching next to it, that would be a different story.


Cheers for the ideas, ladles and jellyspoons. I will be disc-locking it at the very least tomorrow morning, and moving it if possible.

I'm glad my bike is noisy. It's a security measure in itself. Doesn't provide more than 2 seconds warning anyway, but still.

[jaymzw]

Might ask the mechanic lads next door iffin I can be parking in their staff parks.

Do you work in Como street????

Sounds like it :bleh:

[Blackshear]

Do you work in Como street????

Sounds like it :bleh:

:blink:




Errrr... Uhm. YOU can vouch for the 'aura' of where it's parked!

[mattian]

I came out of the supermarket once and found some Indian fella taking pics of my bike with his cell fone...... he saw me approaching and gave me a huge smile. I said, you can take a picture of your missus sitting on it if you like! she was a real cutie :msn-wink: but, she was too shy. He just wanted some pics of a cool looking bike to show some of his mates. I didn't have a problem with that. He was in love with my bike..... I could tell.

[jaymzw]

:blink:




Errrr... Uhm. YOU can vouch for the 'aura' of where it's parked!

HAHA! ummm im psychic????

Nah Takapuna is relatively small esp when you mention mechanics and asian supermarkets haha

I bet your happy you arn't riding that Agusta now eh :devil2:

[Blackshear]

I came out of the supermarket once and found some Indian fella taking pics of my bike with his cell fone...... he saw me approaching and gave me a huge smile. I said, you can take a picture of your missus sitting on it if you like! she was a real cutie :msn-wink: but, she was too shy. He just wanted some pics of a cool looking bike to show some of his mates. I didn't have a problem with that. He was in love with my bike..... I could tell.

Should've asked if he'd consider a straight swap :2thumbsup


HAHA! ummm im psychic????

Nah Takapuna is relatively small esp when you mention mechanics and asian supermarkets haha

I bet your happy you arn't riding that Agusta now eh :devil2:


For an unbiased answer, ask me whilst working, and ask me whilst riding :lol:

[CookMySock]

Did ye not think about going out and walking up to him and asking him what his purpose was?haha, do you really think he is going to tell you? Like, its a bit embarrasing really isn't it? "I'm going to GO HOME and WANK OFF over it. Are you like, HAPPY now?" :rolleyes:

LOL

Steve ;)

[SARGE]

i would have bollicked him and then reported him for taking a pic without your permission, at least then he'd have to front up pretty quickly as too why he was snapping your bike.

right after the kick in the teeth.....



EDIT: Warning them first might be a good idea though ><

the first kick IS the warning ..

[xwhatsit]

I get lots people (esp. tourists, who already have cameras handy I suppose) taking photos of my bike outside work. I suppose it's old-fashioned-looking enough to be interesting for non-riders, yet isn't in any way old or desirable enough for me to be even remotely worried about people stealing it.

At least every other week there'll be a new busload of Japanese tourists (they park further up the road outside Mövenpick) who want to get their wives to straddle my bike and have their picture taken.

[SARGE]

I get lots people (esp. tourists, who already have cameras handy I suppose) taking photos of my bike outside work. I suppose it's old-fashioned-looking enough to be interesting for non-riders, yet isn't in any way old or desirable enough for me to be even remotely worried about people stealing it.

At least every other week there'll be a new busload of Japanese tourists (they park further up the road outside Mövenpick) who want to get their wives to straddle my bike and have their picture taken.

bet they dont snap the numberplate though...

[mattian]

[QUOTE=Blackshear;1997668]Should've asked if he'd consider a straight swap :2thumbsup




:lol::lol::lol: haha! I was going to ask if he wanted me to take his missus for a ride......but, not on the bike :wari:

[xwhatsit]

bet they dont snap the numberplate though...
How do you tell the difference between taking a photo of the back of the bike and taking a photo to get the numberplate?

[sunhuntin]

i often take pics of bikes i see, same goes for nice cars. i try to avoid getting plates if i can, but sometimes it cant be avoided. spots like cemetary circuit parking and other race parking are beaut spots for seeing some nice rides. [and im crap at moving photos... all i get is mega blur]

99% of the photos i take are for my own collection and dont generally get put online. if they do, its under a private password protected account that no one else can get into.

[SARGE]

How do you tell the difference between taking a photo of the back of the bike and taking a photo to get the numberplate?


comes right up to my bike, takes two pictures, ....

One of # plate, one of the right hand side.


:(



thats how ...

[oldguy]

I take pics of other peoples bikes all the time, sometimes the number plate is in the picture sometimes not,
I took this pic of this guys bike on Sunday, and I didn't ask him.

[Blackshear]

How do you tell the difference between taking a photo of the back of the bike and taking a photo to get the numberplate?

He was in the 'drafting spot' of my rear. To be honest, 2 more meters away would be 1. just as legible, and 2, far less conspicuous.

I take pics of other peoples bikes all the time, sometimes the number plate is in the picture sometimes not,
I took this pic of this guys bike on Sunday, and I didn't ask him.

Don't get me wrong, I'll take a picture of a sweet looking bike, too.
It's just that... Como street... Walk to bike, snap snap, walk back to where he came from... Not continuing on in the same direction :sherlock:

Who knows, he may have genuinely been interested in just a picture of my bike.

<_<

[SARGE]

I take pics of other peoples bikes all the time, sometimes the number plate is in the picture sometimes not,
I took this pic of this guys bike on Sunday, and I didn't ask him.

yea .. i guess it would depend on the appearance and demeanor of said photographer. some people can get away with it.. others are gonna rile me up quick..

[Burtha]

haha, do you really think he is going to tell you? Like, its a bit embarrasing really isn't it? "I'm going to GO HOME and WANK OFF over it. Are you like, HAPPY now?" :rolleyes:
LOL


personally, being no shrinking violet, I usually don't care what the response is ( if it were that I would imply the use of protection :) ) but it usually would provide a suitable impact ie; "this bike is being watched and observed by others also ..."

its just a shame BS wasnt in a position to be able to do so at the time.

[imdying]

Wouldn't worry about it much... if he'd wanted to nick it he'd have brought a van with him... and if he wanted the number plate for your address, he'd have just memorised it, seems unlikely that a thief would bring unnessecary attention to themselves by taking photos.

[BiK3RChiK]

I'd whip out the camera phone and snap a few of him and the vehicle he was driving too! That's dodgy as, and if it goes missing, at least you can give the :Police: a lead...

[gatch]

Do you mean a similar circuit one would use as a second kill switch? That sounds like a bloody fantastic idea to me. Might actually get onto something like that...

yeah man same kind of thing, wish i had thought of this before someone tried nicking my bike ages ago..

[tigertim20]

There is no law against photograhing someones vehicle. To the guy who would "smash" this guy - you have major issues. Seek help dude.

Issues? yeah Ill tell you my issues, in the last ten years, 6 times vehicles have been stolen from a property that I was living at at the time. Three times we found out via the police later that the vehicles were stolen to order. Yeah I have issues, issues with theiving scum, give me ONE good, realistic reason why somebody would be taking photos of the plate and the bike? the bike, maybe he liked it and thought it was a nice bike, but the plate? cmon mate, read between the lines here, You wouldnt be particularly pleased if I walked up you driveway and started photographing your bike or car.
And for the record, unless you have a gate, which is at all times closed, for the purpose of the law, a "public road" is anywhere the public has physical access to, WHETHER BY RIGHT OR NOT, and that includes your driveway. hence why you can get done for doing burnouts on your driveway.

[Damian]

Sounds a little dodgy but i wouldnt worry about it too much mate, id just be on alert more, make sure your close to your garage so that you do hear if anything moves or what ever, and can you also move your bike to the back of the store? or somewhere closer to you and out the way of the general public?
Luckily i dont have to worry about my car or ( future bike ) getting stolen lol. cause my doberman usually sleeps in the garage :D

[Monolith NZ]

I once had an artist come up to me and ask to take photos of my bike for an art expo he was doing on shape and color, took no photos of my mates Hyo parked right next to it.

Good for a laugh (all my mates have Hyo's), please take no offense Hyo riders.

[Taz]

Issues? yeah Ill tell you my issues, in the last ten years, 6 times vehicles have been stolen from a property that I was living at at the time. Three times we found out via the police later that the vehicles were stolen to order. Yeah I have issues, issues with theiving scum, give me ONE good, realistic reason why somebody would be taking photos of the plate and the bike? the bike, maybe he liked it and thought it was a nice bike, but the plate? cmon mate, read between the lines here, You wouldnt be particularly pleased if I walked up you driveway and started photographing your bike or car.
And for the record, unless you have a gate, which is at all times closed, for the purpose of the law, a "public road" is anywhere the public has physical access to, WHETHER BY RIGHT OR NOT, and that includes your driveway. hence why you can get done for doing burnouts on your driveway.

Hmmmm like i said - Issues :lol:

[swbarnett]

And for the record, unless you have a gate, which is at all times closed, for the purpose of the law, a "public road" is anywhere the public has physical access to, WHETHER BY RIGHT OR NOT, and that includes your driveway. hence why you can get done for doing burnouts on your driveway.
Even a "public road" of this sort is still considered "private property" for the purposes of determining whether you're allowed to take photos from where you're standing.

[Squiggles]

Should've gone up and taken a picture of him

[RentaTriumph]

So as I was working today, in Takapuna... I was filling up the apple display whilst working my awesome job... When some feller just walks in a pre-meditated-like manner, comes right up to my bike, takes two pictures, and makes like a collective group of aviary-ian creatures. One of # plate, one of the right hand side.

:(

Must have thought it was a Triumph.

[Metalor]

I've taken a photo of some dudes bike while he was there ( I didn't realise he owned the bike while I was taking it). I just wanted to find out what it was later on. Didn't take any pics of the number plate though.....

[Mystic13]

Wow... caffeine must be in short supply. I don't have problems with someone taking a picture. WTF. I'd go up and have a chat. The times I've done this I've found it's no big deal.

1/ He could have had an issue with the rider's riding style and having a camera on hand it's easy to take down details.

2/ Did he actually go up and take a photo of just the plate or was he more taking a photo of the rear because he liked the look. You could well have a person who liked the bikes and likes bikes.

3/ he may have had a bike stolen and was taking pictures to go back and check to see if it's his with a new number plate, or already knows it is and wants the photo proof for the cops.

It seems to me you assume the best, go up and have a chat like he's another biker or prospective biker. If he has a valid reason then all good and if not then...

To go up and thump someone because they took a picture of your bike seems OTT, and just gives everyone a bad look.

(although I'm guessing those posting they'd takle the guy on is more "forum testosterone" than real life)

[gunrunner]

I dont have a prob with this myself as anyone nowadays can get the vehicles info , wether someone takes a pic with a camera , fone , security cam , satilites the prob is everywhere .
End of the day theres insurance .

[elevenhundred]

Come on, this isn't Gone in 60 seconds.
If someone had wanted to steal it, it would have been gone and noone would have suspected a thing.

If they wanted the plate number there are less obvious ways of recording it, for fucks sake they are only 5 characters long, and why would you take two pictures? the plate details will give you the colour and make plus warrant and rego details.

Maybe the person liked something about the bike, maybe he is planning on buying one??

People need to lay off the pipe, psychosis is starting to set in

[Duc]

Mate, if I saw someone doing that, I would smash them in the face, and take the camera. what the fuck right has he got taking pictures of your bike, let alone one of your plate? thats just dodgy. Id punch for the face first, and ask wuastions later, like when hes on the ground holding his face and youre threatening to stomp his balls. Id be getting extra security for your bike quick smart biddy, I cannot think of a single legitimate reason for him to take ANY photos of it, let alone the plate. If he had a complaint to make, he would have rung *555


Yeah...of course you would have. :bash:

[Metalor]

"forum testosterone"

:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[pritch]

I took this pic of this guys bike on Sunday, and I didn't ask him.

Yeah, but if you like your avatar you could get away with just about anything :whistle:

[scumdog]

Issues? yeah Ill tell you my issues, in the last ten years, 6 times vehicles have been stolen from a property that I was living at at the time. Three times we found out via the police later that the vehicles were stolen to order. Yeah I have issues, issues with theiving scum, give me ONE good, realistic reason why somebody would be taking photos of the plate and the bike? the bike, maybe he liked it and thought it was a nice bike, but the plate? cmon mate, read between the lines here, You wouldnt be particularly pleased if I walked up you driveway and started photographing your bike or car.
And for the record, unless you have a gate, which is at all times closed, for the purpose of the law, a "public road" is anywhere the public has physical access to, WHETHER BY RIGHT OR NOT, and that includes your driveway. hence why you can get done for doing burnouts on your driveway.

Soooo, your bike is parked outside a shop, somebody takes a couple of pics of it and you make the quantum leap that he's a bike thief and give hime the bash???:rolleyes:

Geeze, if I was the ex-owner of the bike taking a pic of my old bike for old times sake I'd be most surprised at the present owners o.t.t. reaction...

[Patrick]

If the photographer stands on public property they can legally shoot what they like.

It sounds like this guy was on private property (albeit commercial premises)?

Public carcark at a public shopping centre or on a public footpath... Ummm... three clues there......


.... in the last ten years, 6 times vehicles have been stolen from a property that I was living at at the time.

You need to live in better areas....

You wouldnt be particularly pleased if I walked up you driveway and started photographing your bike or car.

This isn't on private property

And for the record, unless you have a gate, which is at all times closed, for the purpose of the law, a "public road" is anywhere the public has physical access to, WHETHER BY RIGHT OR NOT, and that includes your driveway. hence why you can get done for doing burnouts on your driveway.

Not quite.... If there is a definable boundary, whether fences are up or not, makes it an enclosed yard.

Where did ya learn one can get done for doing burnouts on ones driveway? This is breaking news.....


Even a "public road" of this sort is still considered "private property" for the purposes of determining whether you're allowed to take photos from where you're standing.

Public road is a public road.

Depending what the photos are of. Taking snaps of the Mrs getting naked at 11pm at night is a no no. Taking photos of a vehicle or a building from a public place is fine.


Wow... caffeine must be in short supply. ....It seems to me you assume the best, go up and have a chat like he's another biker or prospective biker. If he has a valid reason then all good and if not then...

To go up and thump someone because they took a picture of your bike seems OTT, and just gives everyone a bad look.

(although I'm guessing those posting they'd takle the guy on is more "forum testosterone" than real life)

"Forum testosterone" :2thumbsup Good call. Keyboard heros. (Mostly.... but be afraid if it is Sarge....)

Go and talk to em and find out what its all about. Don't need to let on that you're the owner, (just in case you did feck up somewhere... :eek:) just say it's a mates.

Losing ya rag like Tigertim suggests will only earn you a visit :Police:, and a one way trip to the cop shop, wearing a set of the latest fashion accessory...

[Forest]

regardless if it was a piece of crap or the finest machine in the world, I would have bollicked him and then reported him for taking a pic without your permission, at least then he'd have to front up pretty quickly as too why he was snapping your bike.

If your bike is in a public place then you have already given consent for it to be photographed.

[jetboy]

If your bike is in a public place then you have already given consent for it to be photographed.
Does that mean if I'm skinnydipping at the beach people can come right up to me and take a picture of my penis and my right side?

[Disco Dan]

Your bike gets photographed for stealing (presumably) then you post up who your are, where you work and what security measures you take to keep it secure?

Pretty f-ing daft sonny...

[Blackshear]

It's ok folks. I have moved it to a...

who your are, where you work and what security measures you take to keep it secure?

MORE SECURE location.

[Blackshear]

Also, just for those on the public property = fair game, Como street isn't exactly the main vein in taka. More clean, gungry kinda backstreet.

AND, With the amount of bike thefts going on lately, can I not be a little skeptical over someone getting a little closer than needed?

[jaymzw]

Does that mean if I'm skinnydipping at the beach people can come right up to me and take a picture of my penis and my right side?

No!

The perpetrator took a pic of the BACK and the right side,

This means it would be :moon: and your right side.

Geesh!!!!

[swbarnett]

Public carcark at a public shopping centre or on a public footpath... Ummm... three clues there......
Good call... However, the OPs reply to my post suggests that the part of the "footpath" the bike was on may not be public.


Public road is a public road.
I may be wrong but the way I understood it this definition only applies to vehicular matters. I think the local council's survayors would probably agree that a driveway is private property when you're on foot.


Depending what the photos are of. Taking snaps of the Mrs getting naked at 11pm at night is a no no.
While very suspicious, if said Mrs is clearly in view while the protographer is standing on public property I've been lead to believe this is legal. That's how the paparazi get away with it. Or is there something about the person being inside their home?

[davebullet]

You've gotta be quick with the trousers in a situation like that, park yer bum with a nice down trou in between the camera and the bike.

If anyone complains, just say your pants slipped while you were taking your leathers off.

[madbikeboy]

No!

The perpetrator took a pic of the BACK and the right side,

This means it would be :moon: and your right side.

Geesh!!!!

Well, if a photo was taken of me from behind while naked, it'd still be able to see my willy hanging below my knees... But, I ride a Gixer, and not a Hyosung...:clap::girlfight::banana::girlfight::cla p:

[jaymzw]

Well, if a photo was taken of me from behind while naked, it'd still be able to see my willy hanging below my knees... But, I ride a Gixer, and not a Hyosung...:clap::girlfight::banana::girlfight::cla p:

Touche' Mike Touche'

[scumdog]

Well, if a photo was taken of me from behind while naked, it'd still be able to see my willy hanging below my knees... But, I ride a Gixer, and not a Hyosung...:clap::girlfight::banana::girlfight::cla p:


Knob caught in the chain again eh??

Shoulda hung onto it a mite tighter...:bleh:

[Patrick]

Does that mean if I'm skinnydipping at the beach people can come right up to me and take a picture of my penis and my right side?

Nah... it means that the water is cold, there was major shrinkage and they are taking a photo to show everyone for a laugh....


Good call... However, the OPs reply to my post suggests that the part of the "footpath" the bike was on may not be public.

Fairy snuff....

I may be wrong but the way I understood it this definition only applies to vehicular matters. I think the local council's survayors would probably agree that a driveway is private property when you're on foot.

A private driveway is still a private driveway, and is expressly excluded as a road in the Land Transport Act.

While very suspicious, if said Mrs is clearly in view while the protographer is standing on public property I've been lead to believe this is legal. That's how the paparazi get away with it. Or is there something about the person being inside their home?

Peeping and Peering into dwelling houses at night - Summary Offences Act.

There was a thread or a post somewhere recently on KB, about a bloke naked in his home, seen by a woman out on the street = he gets locked up for exposure.

Another lady naked in her home, seen by a bloke out on the street = bloke being locked up for peeping and peering.... Go figure.

Us blokes are doomed. Damned if you do, damned if you don't...

[Blackshear]

Damned if you do, damned if you don't...

I dunno about everyone else, but I'd rather be damned doing it.

Were those two cases both very similar? I.e, the man pressed up against the window all day, in both cases?

[ital916]

Mate, if I saw someone doing that, I would smash them in the face, and take the camera. what the fuck right has he got taking pictures of your bike, let alone one of your plate? thats just dodgy. Id punch for the face first, and ask wuastions later, like when hes on the ground holding his face and youre threatening to stomp his balls. Id be getting extra security for your bike quick smart biddy, I cannot think of a single legitimate reason for him to take ANY photos of it, let alone the plate. If he had a complaint to make, he would have rung *555

you

are

an

idiot.

You are probably one of those people that would shoot someone and be like "I didnt mean to kill them", or stomp on someones head and be like "I didnt mean for them to get hurt".

Seriously, Im tempted to come take a picture of your bike just to watch you overreact like a buffoon. Funny how all the bikes I have taken pictures of arent sitting in my garage right now, I must be doing it wrong.

Now on a serious note, it does sound odd that someone has taken photos of your bike in such a way. If you feel really worried, report it to the police and they should be able to track the last person that went to the post offic and got your address *if they have done so*.

[swbarnett]

Peeping and Peering into dwelling houses at night - Summary Offences Act.
As I read this I was thinking "Surely not if you're standing on public property". Then you nicely answered that by the rest of your post:


There was a thread or a post somewhere recently on KB, about a bloke naked in his home, seen by a woman out on the street = he gets locked up for exposure.

Another lady naked in her home, seen by a bloke out on the street = bloke being locked up for peeping and peering.... Go figure.

Us blokes are doomed. Damned if you do, damned if you don't...
This only goes to show that Justice is not what the courts are about. Damned indeed...

[jetboy]

Nah... it means that the water is cold, there was major shrinkage and they are taking a photo to show everyone for a laugh....


Yes, it would need to be MAJOR shrinkage for it to be a laughing matter. Normal shrinkage doesn't bother me at all.

[Patrick]

I dunno about everyone else, but I'd rather be damned doing it.

Were those two cases both very similar? I.e, the man pressed up against the window all day, in both cases?

Apparently, as the stories go, both the same... Both on footpaths, walking by, seeing naked people in thier homes...

But then again, it was on KB... can't believe all you see on here....

[Patrick]

Yes, it would need to be MAJOR shrinkage for it to be a laughing matter. Normal shrinkage doesn't bother me at all.

See??? Told ya so... can't believe everything you see on here....:laugh:

[Blackshear]

Yes, it would need to be MAJOR shrinkage for it to be a laughing matter. Normal shrinkage doesn't bother me at all.

Why is your name green?
How come mine can't be white?
This is unfair.

[SARGE]

"Forum testosterone" :2thumbsup Good call. Keyboard heros. (Mostly.... but be afraid if it is Sarge....)


you'd be surprised at what OTT Violence actually DOES solve..


was at the Countdown in Lynfeild about a year ago on Spooky.. went in to get some smokes and when i came out..some fat fucking islander had made himself at home on the seat and was bouncing up and down on the shocks while his mates looked on and had their grubby KFC'd meathooks all over the windscreen and pipe

i walked up with my helmet in my hand and said ..

" hey man .. nice bike"

"chur bro.. but its not mine ..."

"exactly .. its mine .. now fuck off"


there was only 3 of them though...:done:

[portokiwi]

so why was he taking the photos again:jerry:

[skidMark]

i dunno.... side on pic is pretty common..... taking one of the plate is blatently obvious... why take a pic when you can just note it down...


Hmmm i wonder if they are ordering replacement keys from overseas.... walk up...key in.... bye.

[Hiflyer]

people take photos of bikes that arent theirs all the time, cagers and every1 else (ie: people that no nothing about bikes) will c my bike and think "wooooow that's fast" when we all know it isnt!!!!


unless your gunna race my hyo in the moto gp

[Forest]

Does that mean if I'm skinnydipping at the beach people can come right up to me and take a picture of my penis and my right side?

That's a complicated question because the Crimes Act was updated a few years ago to make an offense out of "Intimate Covert Filming". The updates were made so that the authorities could criminalise things like upskirt photography, or the use of hidden cameras in changing rooms and public toilets.

The updates to the Crimes Act have made it an offense to take photos in a place where the victim is "naked or has the sexual parts of his or her body exposed, partially exposed, or clad solely in undergarments or is engaged in an intimate sexual activity or other personal bodily activity that involves dressing or undressing." However the updates only cover photography in places where there's a reasonable expectation of privacy. Public places like beaches are very much a gray area.

But as I am sure you can understand, a naked motorcycle is not the same thing as a naked person.

[GOONR]

Does that mean if I'm skinnydipping at the beach people can come right up to me and take a picture of my penis and my right side?


Only if it is for google street view, but you can ask for the picture to be blurred out...:slap: