So I used *555 today, clap clap for mr Plod

[varminter]

This just seems to confirm my suspicion that all Subaru drivers are nutters...unless they also ride bikes.

[howdamnhard]

Well done.

[st00ji]

yeah good shit,

im sure you said nice things already. but if you see the officer in question again be sure to pass on the pleasure expressed by all the other bikers!

[Ms Piggy]

There IS justice in this world after all
Turns out he (mr Plod Senior) delayed a high end meeting with his boss to make this traffic stop and he too is a biker

Good work!

Having been a nervous Learner rider I know being round ignorant car drivers is terrifying!

[surfchick]

this is my favourite read for the day! whohoho
the li'll dude wins -

[StoneY]

Ok folks update-

Richard Chambers, Inspector, Regional Commander Hutt Area, has rang me, again in person

He had a 30 minute talk with the young lady at roadside, and left the talk with every intention to prosecute harshly

Prosecutors reply to our beloved area commander is that without the acrtual victim in person to back up my witness statement, cant charge

He wants to but needs more
He says she was not sorry, denied even being on that road or seeing a bike....end 30m mins later with full confession that yes saw bike but disputes the facts I present

Ok

At LunchtimE TodaY! MIRACLE
I see what I am sure is the cb250rs (Black late 80's) with the wonky L plate on its rear, at the bike stand!!!!

I wrote a note, and taped it to the tank asking this rider if they were the rider yesterday morning, etc blah blah...giving details for contact

Cross our collective fingers this was the same bike I saw abused......god is on our side this time in person, (cheers Inspector Chambers)

[Cynos]

I get frustrated with the idea that one successful *555 bust means that they all work. The vast majority achieve nothing, simply because people won't follow up. Unlike Stoney. Most people would have quietly got in their car and buggered off if asked to present in court.

Which is why the vast majority achieve nothing - can't get a prosecution with no witnesses. My Mum used to take the *555 calls, and people seemed to be confused when she told them that their phone call wouldn't be sufficient evidence for a prosecution. I understand why no-one fronts up as a witness, it's hard to get time off and all, but yeah. People need to know that without a witness in court, the best the police can do is a sternly worded letter.

Stoney, good luck and good stuff. _b

[caseye]

Go STONEY! I really hope that rider replies.On ya mate.

[discotex]

and taxi drivers cruising at 70 km/hr with no lane discipline (always aim for the slow moving lane - the meter isn't related to time travelled - tui)

I have had the fortune of catching many taxis as a result of my travel to Wellington for work a lot this year and I can tell you time in the cab means nothing. The only time my fare varies significantly is when we get stuck in super slow peak hour traffic - the wait time fee only kicks in at <10km/h I think. Fair enough tho.. Idling still costs money.

Motorways at 70km/h doesn't help them in any way.. Adding a few km and red lights on the other hand....