Police killing us again!

**Robert Taylor** · 20th April 2010, 23:26

Originally Posted by biker baz

The lies of our esteemed world leader george dubya & co are slowly filtering down to the lowest common denominator the po-lice. Does weapons of mass destruction sound familiar?

Heck it didnt start with George W! Lyndon Johnson was pretty corrupt and J Edgar Hoover was one of the grandaddies of them all.

**miloking** · 20th April 2010, 23:30

Originally Posted by T.W.R

Being a cop puts a target on your back and everyone loves firing at an easy target

Its not nice to shoot cops, plus you get in trouble for doing that....

**Max Preload** · 20th April 2010, 23:32

Originally Posted by Blackshear

But really, what's with all the fucking u-turns on blind corners?

I think it's because that's the only place they can hunt and meet the quota. The cops know that most people who exceed the arbitrary speed limit also look further ahead than the vehicle immediately in front and that gives them time to wipe off speed when they spot a rozza.

So the cops hang around blind bends to gain the element of surprise.

**gsxr&crf450** · 20th April 2010, 23:37

I work in Hamilton, and had a Te Awamamutu traffic cop shopping at our car dealership. Since I ride a road bike, I asked him his opinion on motorcycles coming toward him at high speed,and what he would normally do in that situation, he told me that he imediately begins to turn his patrol car in front of the motorcycle, leaving a very small gap to pass through, but he said in most cases the riders are so surprised by his action they will stop as quickly as possible to avoid a crash. That is a quote....this traffic officer will write a rather write a ticket than let you get away...what an a hole.

**T.W.R** · 20th April 2010, 23:38

Originally Posted by miloking

Its not nice to shoot cops, plus you get in trouble for doing that....

I know...one of the locals from my old stamping ground did time for it & now back out of the big house has to have a minder with him every where he goes...apparently due to his anger issues

**Max Preload** · 20th April 2010, 23:50

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

Am I interpreting this right by the demeanour of a few of the posts.................do only cops lie?

No. Nobody is saying that. People will lie to protect themselves. Very few, but the Police, will lie to protect workmates.

**bent12** · 20th April 2010, 23:55

Two vehicles accelerating toward each other seperated by a centreline is no problem as long as neither deviates across the line, if either one does they are entirely responsible for putting put both vehicles at risk of collision. For me it makes no difference if the motorcyclist was traveling at a speed unable to stop within the distance of visible road the cop shoudn't be there, for fucks sake who does 3 point turns on the open road, the policy is deeply flawed.

Cops doing slow 3 point turns on our narrow roads in fucking aussie tanks with the turning circle of a tank this sort of activity may be better suited to a vehicle more appropriate to our roads such as an articulated Toyota Corolla.

**MaxB** · 21st April 2010, 00:08

I heard on the radio that the cop in question is still officially on duty and has not been stood down. He is on leave apparently. Maybe that will change, maybe not.

That reminded me of an interview given just before the 'Buller Gorge Bridgeman' trial. They said that if Bridgeman was found not guilty he never could have gone back to his job 'cos his credibility was shot.

If a tiny amount of good can come out of this maybe its that the cop involved should never be allowed anywhere near pursuits again and the powers that be take a bloody good look at their deeply fucked up policies.

**cheshirecat** · 21st April 2010, 00:32

Re Te Awamamutu traffic cop. Turning across the centerline into oncoming traffic is dangerous driving in anyones language surely. To do with intent could be attempted manslaughter or do they work to different road rules.

**miloking** · 21st April 2010, 00:34

Originally Posted by MaxB

If a tiny amount of good can come out of this maybe its that the cop involved should never be allowed anywhere near pursuits again

And if he stays traffic fuzz (right after the public forgets all about this and his buddies "prove" that it was Mr.Browns fault)... then he should not be allowed to give anyone a ticket for U-turn or crossing yellow line for rest of his life!!!

**miloking** · 21st April 2010, 00:45

Originally Posted by T.W.R

I know...one of the locals from my old stamping ground did time for it & now back out of the big house has to have a minder with him every where he goes...apparently due to his anger issues

We its good to know they can also be scared of something else... apart from "dougnut famine" and pay cuts....

**Pixie** · 21st April 2010, 06:04

Originally Posted by MaxB

I heard on the radio that the cop in question is still officially on duty and has not been stood down. He is on leave apparently. Maybe that will change, maybe not.

That reminded me of an interview given just before the 'Buller Gorge Bridgeman' trial. They said that if Bridgeman was found not guilty he never could have gone back to his job 'cos his credibility was shot.

If a tiny amount of good can come out of this maybe its that the cop involved should never be allowed anywhere near pursuits again and the powers that be take a bloody good look at their deeply fucked up policies.

Like they did after Bridgeman

**idleidolidyll** · 21st April 2010, 06:51

Originally Posted by peasea

They still take mine, no swine flu to be found......

I lived there apparently when mad cow disease was infecting the meat. After 30 years some would say that disease has already infected me and they are right not to bottle my blood.

seriously though: bovine prion disease manifests within 20-25 years and I don't have the staggers.
I'd line up to donate blood for my fellow bikers in a second if the powers that be would let me: ditto for organ donation

**Owl** · 21st April 2010, 07:01

So what are the KB facts to date, that may summarise this thread?

1. Biker dies after colliding with u-turning/3-point turning cop.

2. There weren't double yellow lines.

3. Old people make unreliable witnesses.

4. Cops lie.

5. Christian Doppler should've lied, or just shut the fuck up.

6. J Edgar Hoover is the biggest liar of them all.

7. Copious amounts of Milo affect the mind.

Did I miss anything within the 47 pages?

**Smifffy** · 21st April 2010, 07:08

Originally Posted by Owl

So what are the KB facts to date, that may summarise this thread?

1. Biker dies after colliding with u-turning/3-point turning cop.

2. There weren't double yellow lines.

3. Old people make unreliable witnesses.

4. Cops lie.

5. Christian Doppler should've lied, or just shut the fuck up.

6. J Edgar Hoover is the biggest liar of them all.

7. Copious amounts of Milo affect the mind.

Did I miss anything within the 47 pages?

Interesting "summary of facts"