New BMW BIKE for STU

[Firefight]

From Franklin County News,Tuesday June 14.

Pukekohe Strategic Traffic Unit (STU) has had a major upgarde with a new BMW 1150RT motorcycle replacing the old Honda ST1100, this should improve traffic policing.

The STU's sole bike cop, Constable Nick Richards, says the bike is higher which improves visability and makes it easier to see the seat belts and unrestrained childern. "And people don't see it on the road" he says. "Its faster than a car too, which means I can cut through traffic quicker to deal with accidents, and acceleration is quicker. And its better for rural roads".

The motorcycle is equipped just like a police car and has new speed detection device.
Obviously a welcome addition to the STU teams's resorces , the motorcycle should improve road policing.

Mr Richards also says it should raise the profile of motorcyclists and police will be encouraging extra caution around them.
Motorists should always "Think Bikes" when there out on the road. he says.


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[Ixion]

From Franklin County News,Tuesday June 14.

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The STU's sole bike cop, Constable Nick Richards, says the bike is higher which improves visability and makes it easier to see the seat belts and unrestrained childern. "And people don't see it on the road" he says. ..

Mr Richards also says it should raise the profile of motorcyclists and police will be encouraging extra caution around them.
Motorists should always "Think Bikes" when there out on the road. he says.


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Uh, didn't he just identify one of the problems ? What hope is there for the rest of us when people dont see this honking big BMW, about the size of a main battle tank, all white, with red and blue flashy lights, and a big cop in a fluoro vest. with his lights on.

[Lou Girardin]

A higher bike for improved visibility of yummy mummy's short skirts and cleavage.
I really miss that job!

[Ixion]

I know it's a silly question , and it's probably been asked before, but what does the STU do ?. I know it's "strategic" - but what's that mean.

What do they do that the "regular" HP like Mr BykeyCop don't do. Or vice versa.

[Firefight]

I know it's a silly question , and it's probably been asked before, but what does the STU do ?. I know it's "strategic" - but what's that mean.

What do they do that the "regular" HP like Mr BykeyCop don't do. Or vice versa.

ah, no its not a silly question, however its already there at the begining of article.

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[Ixion]

ah, no its not a silly question, however its already there at the begining of article.

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Uh- maybe I'm silly. I don't see it. I realise that STU is Strategic Traffic Unit. What I mean is , what are the functions of the Strategic Traffic Unit, as distinct from "ordinary" Highway Patrol (or are they HP under a new name ?)

[Firefight]

Uh- maybe I'm silly. I don't see it. I realise that STU is Strategic Traffic Unit. What I mean is , what are the functions of the Strategic Traffic Unit, as distinct from "ordinary" Highway Patrol (or are they HP under a new name ?)

seems its me thats silly, sorry,I misread your question

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[Da Bird]

Uh- maybe I'm silly. I don't see it. I realise that STU is Strategic Traffic Unit. What I mean is , what are the functions of the Strategic Traffic Unit, as distinct from "ordinary" Highway Patrol (or are they HP under a new name ?)

There isn't much difference in actual duties as such but STU relates to the "suburban" traffic units as opposed to those doing traffic enforcement on State Highways and motorways. You wont generally find STU officers on the highways or motorways and likewise, you wont generally find HP cops in the suburbs.

Having said that, Pukekohe is probably a bit of an exception as it is quite rural so Nick and his team will be out and about on SH22 and other main roads around Pukekohe as well as the town.

Nothing against Nick but personally, I find it strange that there is a bike based in Pukekohe as they are great for intersection enforcement but there are no traffic lights in Pukekohe and they don't have radar units on them (yet, anyway) but guess that's up to the big cheeses. The only other bike in Manukau is mine and in my mind, it would be better to have 2 in the suburbs.

BC.