New rules from Aunty Helen coming

[bumsex]

ITS SIMPLE DONT DRINK AND DRIVE , AND IF YOU SPEED BE PREPARED TO DO A RUNNER

yeah...its not that hard to do.
I am not proud of this but I have done a couple of runners.
Both in ideal circumstances (came upon cop car suddenly and we were going opposite ways), opened her up for a few Km and shot up a side road. After a good wait I gingerly headed back out into the traffic.
I only took this course of action because I had subsequently been booked twice in close succession for speeds such as 112 and 113 km/h (in a 100km/h zone (nice sunny days/good conditions).

All I am trying to say here is that in future, faced with similar or favorable circumstances I will run from the cops. Especially on roads that I know well.

[Wolf]

I had subsequently been booked twice in close succession for speeds such as 112 and 113 km/h (in a 100km/h zone (nice sunny days/good conditions).

you, you, murderer, you!

[bumsex]

you, you, murderer, you!

I know. I know.

[froggyfrenchman]

oh man, all this running and hiding. Give me a break uncle helen... i use more expencive gas outrunning the constabulary

[Wolf]

oh man, all this running and hiding. Give me a break uncle helen... i use more expencive gas outrunning the constabulary

Not surprised, on a Thunderbird. Ya need a modern japper - faster and better fuel economy.

/me Dons asbestos suit and waits...

[madboy]

All I am trying to say here is that in future, faced with similar or favorable circumstances I will run from the cops. Especially on roads that I know well.

Hellelujah(sp)... Personally my motivation is financial. Demerits and disq mean nothing to me, but fines, legal fees and insurance costs do. I see a cop, I hit the brakes. While I'm braking I'm considering the options in my head... if the options incl evasive measures then the moment he/she/it takes any action that looks to me like they're going to stop me...

These days from my experience and those I know, it's very very seldom you'll get pulled over and given a warning. If they wave as you go by, you're a lucky rider. If they stop you, break open the bank vault.

But Froggy's got a point, pretty soon the cost of the extra petrol will make it uneconomical to wind the bike up for the few minutes it takes to clear out.

[N4CR]

How the hell does a bike fit $120+ of fuel in.... can someone please explain when bikes suddenly got hummer sized fuel tanks?

[madboy]

When I came back from overseas 5 years ago I couldn't believe 96 was above $1.00/litre... inflation and a bunch of fat middle easterners (with a few European/US executives) will take care of the rest.

[Ixion]

How the hell does a bike fit $120+ of fuel in.... can someone please explain when bikes suddenly got hummer sized fuel tanks?

Ahh. You haven't seen today's petrol price increases then .

[WRT]

Xtramsn are reporting that young Mr Brash is offering to cut the govt tax on petrol to the tune of $100 million dollars up until the time his tax cuts kick in - anyone heard anything else about this? Seems Mr Anderton is anti (jealous he didnt think of it first probably), but Brash says that with the additional money the govt gets from the GST they can afford to do it without affecting spending in other areas.

[N4CR]

Ahh. You haven't seen today's petrol price increases then .

Ahh I hope to dear god you are piss taking me (looks guiltily at quite empty tank).

Apart from possibly a goldwang with a 80L tank pannier system?

[scumdog]

All I am trying to say here is that in future, faced with similar or favorable circumstances I will run from the cops. Especially on roads that I know well.

The one I had to deal with on Saturday is now facing: Exceeding 50kph in 50kph area, Dangerous driving, Failing to stop, Driving with excess breath alcohol - well worth the runner eh?
If he had been doing 50kph or so he would (maybe) have got home safe'n'sound.
Probably works out about $150 a kilometre!! - and he 'knew' the road (not as well as I though, being old has SOME advantages!!)

BTW He was doing about 78kph when first spotted, not a namby-pamby 112 or the like..

[bumsex]

The one I had to deal with on Saturday is now facing: Exceeding 50kph in 50kph area, Dangerous driving, Failing to stop, Driving with excess breath alcohol - well worth the runner eh?
If he had been doing 50kph or so he would (maybe) have got home safe'n'sound.
Probably works out about $150 a kilometre!! - and he 'knew' the road (not as well as I though, being old has SOME advantages!!)

BTW He was doing about 78kph when first spotted, not a namby-pamby 112 or the like..

mmm. we are all faced with dilemas.
yeah...I'm a real speedster aye! ha ha ha!
The thing is that I was being stopped and fined for those types of speeds and by the time I did those runners, had accrued quite a few demerit points.

[Stevo]

The one I had to deal with on Saturday is now facing: Exceeding 50kph in 50kph area, Dangerous driving, Failing to stop, Driving with excess breath alcohol - well worth the runner eh?
If he had been doing 50kph or so he would (maybe) have got home safe'n'sound.
Probably works out about $150 a kilometre!! - and he 'knew' the road (not as well as I though, being old has SOME advantages!!)

BTW He was doing about 78kph when first spotted, not a namby-pamby 112 or the like..

Yes but from my experience reading your posts you still seem to use a little discretion. Probably one of the few coppers left who flash the headlights and the motorist in question says "Feck that was close!", and slows down. Therefore having the same net result as $80 nuisance ticket for a 112 or 113. Bet you don't get as much attitude comin your way as other cops. lol

[Speedracer]

These days from my experience and those I know, it's very very seldom you'll get pulled over and given a warning. If they wave as you go by, you're a lucky rider. If they stop you, break open the bank vault.

I must be the luckiest guy on earth. Got pulled over 3 times in the last year and only got warnings. (Well actually the only times I've ever been pulled over)

It's all good cos one fine would pretty much bankrupt me at the moment.