I would say I'm surprised but that'd be a lie

[oneofsix]

"car enthusiasts"yea right,hey they at least got one driving pissed so all good chances are they saved someone some grief.Raising money for Christchurch is a worthy cause possibly seize there cars for unpaid fines sell em and donate that money.

Good technique for them to try with the next bike charity ride, through in unregistered or WOF they should be able to raise heaps.

Why deal with just the ones that are misbehaving when you can demonstrate your authority to hundreds?

[Katman]

"car enthusiasts"yea right,hey they at least got one driving pissed so all good chances are they saved someone some grief.Raising money for Christchurch is a worthy cause possibly seize there cars for unpaid fines sell em and donate that money.

Dude, the only difference between you and boy racers is about 30 years.

[willytheekid]

A charity run huh....and how much did they raise again?

The "angelic" CHCH boy racers

...they blatantly ignore vehicle standards & road safety, regularly endanger other road users*, constantly give the police attitude, disrespect them and the law, surround & swarm lone squad cars and smash them up...and worst of all...have followed off duty officers HOME with the intent to intimidate said officers and there FAMILY'S!!

So yes...while I do see there "issues" with being subjected to the heavy hand of the law...I feel that they caused this reaction by acting like a group of criminal thugs for so bloody long...they pushed there luck, and the patience of the police to reach this point....so fuck em!

...you reap what you sow!



*And being pelted with bottles, nearly rear ended at some lights, and nearly hit in dense fog by two car loads of kids racing has NOTHING to do with my attitude towards Boyracers....I love people who are CONSTANTLY threatening my life for daring to use a public road!....honest!

[Madness]

... pity our minister of Police didn't back the boys on this one...

Ummm, I think the idea behind the Independent Police Conduct Authority is that they're independent. Besides, the Right Honorourable Judith Collins has been a bit pre-occupied lately.

[98tls]

Good technique for them to try with the next bike charity ride, through in unregistered or WOF they should be able to raise heaps.

Why deal with just the ones that are misbehaving when you can demonstrate your authority to hundreds?

Always amazes me they dont to be honest,poker runs in particular where fat cunts on Harleys go from zero to hero in the space of 5 pints.

[scumdog]

Dude, the only difference between you and boy racers is about 30 years.

And attitude...

[Scuba_Steve]

Ummm, I think the idea behind the Independent Police Conduct Authority is that they're independent.

Haha I hope you don't believe that; They're one of the biggest false advertisers out there, 2nd only to "ministry of justice".
They're about as independent as Sprite is to Coca-Cola, maybee go as far as Fanta to Coca-Cola on a good day

[98tls]

Dude, the only difference between you and boy racers is about 30 years.

Didnt realize we had ever met.

[Madness]

Haha I hope you don't believe that

I did say being independent was the idea behind the IPCA. It's manned by washed up Judges, who are appointed by politicians and who work within the laws written by politicians. Sounds pretty kosher to me

[SMOKEU]

...they blatantly ignore vehicle standards & road safety, regularly endanger other road users*, constantly give the police attitude, disrespect them and the law, surround & swarm lone squad cars and smash them up...and worst of all...have followed off duty officers HOME with the intent to intimidate said officers and there FAMILY'S!!

Those happen to be criminal thugs who just happen to be driving "boy racer" type vehicles in an anti-social, and dangerous manner. It's not much different to how some Harley riders are members of criminal gangs, yet it's not fair to say that all Harley riders are like that.

[BoristheBiter]

Ummm, I think the idea behind the Independent Police Conduct Authority is that they're independent. Besides, the Right Honorourable Judith Collins has been a bit pre-occupied lately.

Anne Tolley is the police minister.

[mashman]

Anne Tolley is the police minister.

Probably why he suggested that someone else look into it.

[Winston001]

Haha I hope you don't believe that; They're one of the biggest false advertisers out there, 2nd only to "ministry of justice".
They're about as independent as Sprite is to Coca-Cola, maybee go as far as Fanta to Coca-Cola on a good day

I did say being independent was the idea behind the IPCA. It's manned by washed up Judges, who are appointed by politicians and who work within the laws written by politicians. Sounds pretty kosher to me

Sooo...


The much distrusted Police Complaints Authority rules that the Police acted unlawfully and breached human rights. That is a biggie. Prisoners have obtained court rulings for big payouts for breaches of human rights.

We couldn't ask for better evidence that the PCA is truely independant and will rule against the Police.

But wait - surprise surprise. Even that isn't good enough for Steve and Madness. Somehow this decision confirms the bias in favour of the police.

[avgas]

I think if you change the name from Charity Cruise to Charity Gala......you might attract a more PC crowd.

I suspect the streets were blocked off for more than "law abiding citizens escorting granny home".

Like I said. Call it a Gala and see if the problem starters turn up.

[BoristheBiter]

Probably why he suggested that someone else look into it.

read into it what you like, you guys make up any old shit to suit yourselves.