Speeding is Bullshit

**justsomeguy** · 30th June 2005, 02:58

http://www.speedingisbullshit.com/

**John** · 30th June 2005, 03:01

amen, I travel how I want if I feel like going fast I do so If I see a cop I may or maynot slow down. Who cares? fuck the man

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**Bonez** · 30th June 2005, 07:52

Originally Posted by John

amen, I travel how I want if I feel like going fast I do so If I see a cop I may or maynot slow down. Who cares? fuck the man

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**Lou Girardin** · 30th June 2005, 08:22

Oooh, you naughty, naughty boys. Speeders are mad dog, home invading killers dontcha know?
BTW there's around 1.3 million of 'em.

**Bonez** · 30th June 2005, 08:38

Originally Posted by Lou Girardin

Oooh, you naughty, naughty boys. Speeders are mad dog, home invading killers dontcha know?
BTW there's around 1.3 million of 'em.

Nice lil earner for the Gov ah?

**inlinefour** · 30th June 2005, 08:44

It looks like is not a NZ site. I'm sure that some of it is relevant, but how much?

**bugjuice** · 30th June 2005, 09:01

well, for one, if there weren't any speed cameras to 'collect the revenue', then more would be put on fuel, so you'd just bitch about that.

What's another way of stopping people speeding then?
This is an old debate that's getting grey and smelly. Newer bikes, cars etc can achieve faster, safer speeds. Older cars, bikes etc can achieve these speeds too. But the people behind the wheel are the ones that can hack the speeds. There's the danger.
I do think the laws should be relaxed when there's cicumstances like the arse-end of nowhere with no one around for fukin miles and miles, and there's a camera van waiting for you. Fukin well done.

**aff-man** · 30th June 2005, 10:35

Ditto BJ

now that that merriment is over. it's the age old fact of bla bla bla. and i think there has been some contention you know. REstricted riders can only ride 250's (which can atill do bloody good speeds but it takes a loooooooooong stright to do so) where punk ass boys racers can get thier daddie's twin turbo death machine and drive it.

I think too much emphasis is put on what they are doing and not enough is being done about the who and where. Sure young guys(and gals) crave speed etc etc etc but then so do older guys n' gals. The difference is experience. I have had a few moments where i know if i had only been riding for 6 months or a year i wouldv'e cocked up big time......

As to how this australian article relates to nz. Bottom line.We both have revenue collectors who are doing nothing to improve road safety.

**gaggan** · 30th June 2005, 10:56

YOU WHANT TO TRY LIVING HERE IN BANGOR CO DOWN N/IRELAND.
WE HAVE POLICE ON BLADES,R1.S, BUT THE THE RACE AT THE START IS GOOD AS YOU DID NOT NOTICE THE WHITE LID WITH "POLICE" ACROSS IT "DHO

YES OFFICER I THOUGH YOU WHERE A MAD MAN CHASEING ME THAT IS WHY I DID 130MPH AND PUT MY KNEE ON THE DECK AND NO I DID NOT NOTICE THE BLUE LIGHTS BUILT IN TO TOUR MIRROR

**Wolf** · 30th June 2005, 11:04

Originally Posted by gaggan

YOU WHANT TO TRY LIVING HERE IN BANGOR CO DOWN N/IRELAND.
WE HAVE POLICE ON BLADES,R1.S, BUT THE THE RACE AT THE START IS GOOD AS YOU DID NOT NOTICE THE WHITE LID WITH "POLICE" ACROSS IT "DHO

YES OFFICER I THOUGH YOU WHERE A MAD MAN CHASEING ME THAT IS WHY I DID 130MPH AND PUT MY KNEE ON THE DECK AND NO I DID NOT NOTICE THE BLUE LIGHTS BUILT IN TO TOUR MIRROR

Welcome to the kb gargre, gaggan.

Where abouts in NZ are you heading for?

Slainte

**bugjuice** · 30th June 2005, 11:25

Originally Posted by gaggan

YOU WHANT TO TRY LIVING HERE IN BANGOR CO DOWN N/IRELAND.
WE HAVE POLICE ON BLADES,R1.S, BUT THE THE RACE AT THE START IS GOOD AS YOU DID NOT NOTICE THE WHITE LID WITH "POLICE" ACROSS IT "DHO

YES OFFICER I THOUGH YOU WHERE A MAD MAN CHASEING ME THAT IS WHY I DID 130MPH AND PUT MY KNEE ON THE DECK AND NO I DID NOT NOTICE THE BLUE LIGHTS BUILT IN TO TOUR MIRROR

cops riding R1s? now there's a challenge.
I do remember seeing the odd 'unmarked' cop bike in the UK, but forget what bikes they were. Didn't see many either. Now that'd be my dream job..

**Lou Girardin** · 30th June 2005, 11:31

Originally Posted by gaggan

YOU WHANT TO TRY LIVING HERE IN BANGOR CO DOWN N/IRELAND.
WE HAVE POLICE ON BLADES,R1.S, BUT THE THE RACE AT THE START IS GOOD AS YOU DID NOT NOTICE THE WHITE LID WITH "POLICE" ACROSS IT "DHO

YES OFFICER I THOUGH YOU WHERE A MAD MAN CHASEING ME THAT IS WHY I DID 130MPH AND PUT MY KNEE ON THE DECK AND NO I DID NOT NOTICE THE BLUE LIGHTS BUILT IN TO TOUR MIRROR

Ssssshhhhhh! Someone in Plod headquarters will hear you.

**Flyingpony** · 30th June 2005, 12:33

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

http://www.speedingisbullshit.com/

Worse still, many devices are badly placed, resulting in motorists panic-braking to avoid being "flashed" and putting drivers behind them in danger.

I've been at the tail end of (Edit: had six car's in front) some serious braking sessions when people suddenly noticed the flash of a speed camera. Their reaction to avoid getting flashed is just a dangerous as when they suddenly get blinded by a glass building reflection.

**bugjuice** · 30th June 2005, 12:46

but the flash is the end of it. By the time you have been flashed, it's way too late to hit the brakes..

I once heard thee most stupid comment I have ever heard with regards to speed cameras. It's from the UK, and I remember it word for word, just becuase it was so fukin stupid;

'The elder drivers are more likely to get a speeding ticket from a camera as they aren't often quick enough to look in their rear view mirror...'

since when has looking in the mirror got you off a ticket from a camera? fukin

**Lou Girardin** · 30th June 2005, 16:58

Originally Posted by bugjuice

but the flash is the end of it. By the time you have been flashed, it's way too late to hit the brakes..

I once heard thee most stupid comment I have ever heard with regards to speed cameras. It's from the UK, and I remember it word for word, just becuase it was so fukin stupid;

'The elder drivers are more likely to get a speeding ticket from a camera as they aren't often quick enough to look in their rear view mirror...'

since when has looking in the mirror got you off a ticket from a camera? fukin

UK ones photograph the rear. But seeing it in the mirror still won't save you.