ATGATT paying off?

**tigertim20** · 23rd November 2013, 20:23

went for a ride today, just a wee one around 'the block' as I was heading out, about to hit the fun stuff, I came upon a police checkpoint.
I got waved over to the side of te road by one of the cops, a bloke who looked to be in his late 40's.
I put my music on pause, expecting to be asked to do a breath test.
nope.
just checking licences, and wofs and regos He said. No problem I said, and pointed to the rego label and the WOF sticker was tucked away. he had a quick look, and I climbed off the bike, and pulled my helmet off so I could ferret around in my pockets for my licence. He stood up after checking the labels were all legit, and looked me up and down, and said
"You're all geared up and looking like you know what you're doing. dont worry about the licence, have a nice ride"

Now, it wasnt busy, this was on a quiet backroad, middle of the afternoon. from the time I was pulled over, to the time I had my helmet back on and left was probably 3-4 minutes, and not a single other car went past in that time - so not like he didnt want a hold-up or something.

I rode off wondering, would he have insisted on sighting a licence if Id not been on something tidy and late-ish model? what about if I wasnt wearing all the gear?

anyway - proof that not all the plod are anally retentive cunts. Had a great ride after that

**caspernz** · 23rd November 2013, 20:50

Cool eh? Wearing all the gear helps of course, but for the most part I reckon it was your relaxed attitude that sealed the deal.

Bet you the cop was thinking that not all bikers are "in-your-face-I-know-my-rights" type of wankers after you left...

**Hitcher** · 23rd November 2013, 21:15

The constabulary mounted a similar love fest in the Wairarapa a couple of years ago. Apart from taking 10 minutes longer to get to food and coffee, I'm not sure what was achieved.

**Ulsterkiwi** · 23rd November 2013, 21:23

Originally Posted by Hitcher

The constabulary mounted a similar love fest in the Wairarapa a couple of years ago. Apart from taking 10 minutes longer to get to food and coffee, I'm not sure what was achieved.

they passed the day until donut time?

**oneofsix** · 23rd November 2013, 21:38

Originally Posted by Ulsterkiwi

they passed the day until donut time?

and what's more it probably came out of your ACC levy

**YellowDog** · 23rd November 2013, 21:48

Last year on a baking hot day I rode the 4km to the village, to get some groceries, in just shorts and T-shirt (helmet too).

I felt as guilty as, and didn't do it again. Funny how times have changed us. When I was a kid, it was the norm.

**Berries** · 23rd November 2013, 22:28

Originally Posted by tigertim20

went for a ride today, just a wee one around 'the block' as I was heading out, about to hit the fun stuff, I came upon a police checkpoint.

Was interesting watching them during the week on Crawford Street, even more interesting seeing the type of people who were pulled out of their vehicles and given a hard time. Every single one looked like they had the attitude. You could tell by the look, the clothes, the car, the manner etc etc. I don't think ATGATT had anything to do with it, just the single A for Attitude. Sounds like they have run out of ACC hi-viz vests though if you didn't get one.

What street was it anyway?

**RDJ** · 23rd November 2013, 23:13

Originally Posted by Berries

Was interesting watching them during the week on Crawford Street, even more interesting seeing the type of people who were pulled out of their vehicles and given a hard time. Every single one looked like they had the attitude. You could tell by the look, the clothes, the car, the manner etc etc. I don't think ATGATT had anything to do with it, just the single A for Attitude.

Hmm.

Profiling people by how they act, what bike they worship and how they dress when on the road is OK by The Forces of Law and Order.

Profiling people at airports by how they act, who they pray to and how they dress when at the airport is still bad according to The Forces of Law and Order.

**tigertim20** · 24th November 2013, 00:51

Originally Posted by Berries

Was interesting watching them during the week on Crawford Street, even more interesting seeing the type of people who were pulled out of their vehicles and given a hard time. Every single one looked like they had the attitude. You could tell by the look, the clothes, the car, the manner etc etc. I don't think ATGATT had anything to do with it, just the single A for Attitude. Sounds like they have run out of ACC hi-viz vests though if you didn't get one.

What street was it anyway?

outram, about 100 metres into the 50km zone, when heading from dunedin to MM.

yup could well have been attitude related. Ive always had a theory with cops, give them no reason to be a cunt, and all should be well. On the other hand, if they decide to be a cunt for no reason, Ill do it back (Im usually better at being a cunt) but that seldom ever happens. Poor bastards have a shitty enough job without me being a cock just for getting pulled over

**russd7** · 24th November 2013, 07:49

Originally Posted by tigertim20

(Im usually better at being a cunt)

Tim, I was actually thinking you must have had a good wee stint to outram to have relaxed you

but yeah, i have always found the Attitude test is the one they look for and if the bike is well maintained and the rider is in acceptable riding gear then they have no reason to give you shit.
just had a thought, it wasn't snakey sneaking down to that patch or scummy up for a drive was it

**AllanB** · 24th November 2013, 11:35

It's highly likely he was the brother of the CHCH cops who was recently in court for asking for 'favours' from big breasted young women that he pulled over.

I read his brother was also a cop in the North Island but he was gay ...... chances are by taking your helmet off and exposing your face you luckily avoided having to give him a hand-job.

**Big Dave** · 24th November 2013, 11:46

Originally Posted by YellowDog

Last year on a baking hot day I rode the 4km to the village, to get some groceries, in just shorts and T-shirt (helmet too).

I felt as guilty as, and didn't do it again. Funny how times have changed us. When I was a kid, it was the norm.

One good thing about having a privatised accident insurance scheme in Aus is nobody but you gives a rats about what you wear.

**onearmedbandit** · 24th November 2013, 12:52

I know of a motorcycle cop who has said similar, especially about those wearing no gloves, old helmets and non-motorcycling type jackets as having a higher chance of not holding the correct license.

**RDJ** · 24th November 2013, 15:06

Originally Posted by Big Dave

One good thing about having a privatised accident insurance scheme in Aus is nobody but you gives a rats about what you wear.

What you said. Compulsory insurance also means no one is uninsured...

**tigertim20** · 24th November 2013, 19:01

Originally Posted by russd7

Tim, I was actually thinking you must have had a good wee stint to outram to have relaxed you

but yeah, i have always found the Attitude test is the one they look for and if the bike is well maintained and the rider is in acceptable riding gear then they have no reason to give you shit.
just had a thought, it wasn't snakey sneaking down to that patch or scummy up for a drive was it

haha nope wasnt either of them, Id have had a chat if it was. Twas a nice day for a ride that day