What qualifies as "unnecessary exhibition of speed or acceleration on a road"?

[davereid]

The law came into force in 2003 yet there don't seem to be any significant cases on it which suggests the police use their discretion appropriately most of the time.

I have enjoyed that discretion. A rider we were with was pulled over and was getting a ticket for a speeding offence we knew he didn't do as he was with us.

We pulled over to watch.

The cop said piss off.

We said nah free country.

He said nah, not free country, I'll impound all your bikes for racing if you aren't gone in ten seconds. We went.

[FJRider]

The law came into force in 2003 yet there don't seem to be any significant cases on it which suggests the police use their discretion appropriately most of the time.

... and those charged with those offences ... know it was justified. Unhappy about it and whinge like hell to any that might listen ... but "a fair cop" none the less ...

Those that get charged with that offence, have the opportunity to fight it in court.

[SMOKEU]

... and those charged with those offences ... know it was justified. Unhappy about it and whinge like hell to any that might listen ... but "a fair cop" none the less ...

Those that get charged with that offence, have the opportunity to fight it in court.

No, it's not justified. It's just another way for the corrupt government to turn ordinary people into criminals.

[Zedder]

I have enjoyed that discretion. A rider we were with was pulled over and was getting a ticket for a speeding offence we knew he didn't do as he was with us.

We pulled over to watch.

The cop said piss off.

We said nah free country.

He said nah, not free country, I'll impound all your bikes for racing if you aren't gone in ten seconds. We went.

Was it a case of multiple witnesses against one cop?

[sugilite:Me]

I'm guessing if you bury the throttle so hard your rear tyre is ripping stone chips off the road smashing the following popo's flashing lights, that would be deemed excessive. Though I may be worng.

[BoristheBiter]

I have enjoyed that discretion. A rider we were with was pulled over and was getting a ticket for a speeding offence we knew he didn't do as he was with us.

We pulled over to watch.

The cop said piss off.

We said nah free country.

He said nah, not free country, I'll impound all your bikes for racing if you aren't gone in ten seconds. We went.

You're just lucky he didn't turn around and give you all a ticket as if you were riding as a group then you would have all been doing the same speed, therefor all get a ticket.
That's one reason not to stop with your mates, stop down the road and walk back.

[FJRider]

No, it's not justified. It's just another way for the corrupt government to turn ordinary people into criminals.

A Criminal ??? ... You delude yourself ... A court conviction on a Criminal matter will see your overseas travel plans restricted somewhat.

A court conviction on a Traffic Offence will not. (Unless jail time is involved)

[schrodingers cat]

What a twit. Didn't you see the cop?
If you did then well done. Poor decision making not to ride like Nana
If you didn't then double fuck you.

Pay the bill, learn your lesson and play the game next time.

[rastuscat]

It's the same as being stung for a noisy exhaust or sustained loss of traction. The cop doesn't need any proof, so it's just their word against yours.

Huh? I've missed something. Can I just randomly stop cars and dish tickets out for noise? I actually thought I had to wait until a noisy vehicle comes along. Subjectively noisy yes, but noisier than when it came out of the factory.

Damn, no wonder I've never had a performance cash bonus for meeting my quota.

But then, I've only been doing it for 24 years, what do I know?

Harumph.

[FJRider]

Huh? I've missed something. Can I just randomly stop cars and dish tickets out for noise? I actually thought I had to wait until a noisy vehicle comes along. Subjectively noisy yes, but noisier than when it came out of the factory.

Damn, no wonder I've never had a performance cash bonus for meeting my quota.

But then, I've only been doing it for 24 years, what do I know?

Harumph.

You are an Enforcer ... One of the most trusted (once) professions in Godzone.

You can stop them for no reason at all ... remember ... ???

It must be all that sugar in the donuts ... (or age) ... can you get them sugar free ... ???

[rastuscat]

(or age) ... can you get them sugar free ... ???

Sugar free..........why would ya?

I'm not some gutless bleeding heart tree hugging liberal whale saver.

Land rights for gay whales, I say, AND FULL SUGAR donuts..........sniff.............

[mossy1200]

Im safe my bikes only got 88 hp. Its only capable of "laughable exhibition of moderate speed or slight acceleration on a road"

[The End]

What qualifies?

In my book it'd be accelerating too quickly so that you could not come to a stop if you had to do so quickly.

If you can go 0-50 and back to 0 without endangering yourself or others then I don't see why you'd get a ticket. Hell, I saw a guy on a Sv650 the other day pull off the lights doing a wheelie. No cops around though...

[gammaguy]

No, it's not justified. It's just another way for the corrupt government to turn ordinary people into criminals.

it works kinda like this.....

boy racers are mainly white trash and dont vote,or if they do its likely to be for the all night party or some similar bullshit who never will get into parliament.

The people they piss off are by definition property owners and taxpayers....voters in other words

so who do you think the government are going to look after?

[Scuba_Steve]

it works kinda like this.....

boy racers are mainly decent young to middle aged adults who enjoy motor vehicles, pay taxes and vote

The people they piss off are by definition usually the whiners that tend also to be property owners and taxpayers....voters in other words

so who do you think the government are going to look after? Answer, neither they will only ever look after themselves

Seems your a bit ignorant on the issue (probably listening to the propaganda machine too much), so I have edited for you