Robbie gets caught out at 95kph in a 70kph area. "I didn't see the sign" he said. That's original. Lucky it wasn't a bike he didn't see
Hardcore Biker
Robbie gets caught out at 95kph in a 70kph area. "I didn't see the sign" he said. That's original. Lucky it wasn't a bike he didn't see
now where's some dirt!
I read 97 in a 70. If he didn't see the sign I think they should do him for something else too. Sometime along the lines of "inattentive driving", or something like that. hahahaha
is Waldo
At least he got busted, that says something.
C'mon lets ride....
Proves once and for all cops are human after all...........................
Forum whore
careless driving? because he wasn't careful enought to see the sign.
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Geriatric hoon
I agree and he didn't try to intimidate the constable, an improvement on his predessesor's performance.Originally Posted by SuperDave
So far it has been handled well but I would like to see a follow-up story in a few months to see how the ticket-writer's career is going...
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Forum whore
Dangerous driving with intent to kill or maim. That's how the law tries to make us feel anyway. "Speeders are killing us".
Vacuum packed Vamp
Imagine the look you'd get if you pulled the old "I didnt see the speed sign" excuse, you be crucified on the spot. I have a friend who is a senior seargent on Aucklands motorway patrol, and have been out on duty with him heaps, and it gave me a very new perspective of the law in general.
This aside, I don't think the police should consider themselves above the law in anyway, when that happens, you have potential for disaster.
Tis a bit funny though eh, NZ's top cop nailed for speeding, hahahahahaha.
Look Ma, no hands hehehe
What a way to retire from the Police Force(retiring Police Comissioner), to get a ticket for "not seeing" a sign reading 70km and caught doing around 95 or 97kmph.
So what will the fine for that be?
Doing 25 or 27 km over the limit.
How many demerit points will he loose as well?
At least he was upfront about it all.
I hope the cop who busted him, doesnt get a hard time for doing his job.
After all thats what his boss (Retireing Police Commisioner) says he must do, bust speeders.
Royal Enfield user
Thye difference is ole robbies fine wouldnt make a dent in his loose change .....a solo mum ...pinged for 60 in a 50 ...would be shafted for a week or two paying that one off ...
What ever happened to that guy who just said Sod it I aint paying ,,and had about 90 k owing to the court ???
The whole revenue grabbing is wrong and another blatant lie ......
Stephen
"Look, Madame, where we live, look how we live ... look at the life we have...The Republic has forgotten us."
robbie robinson is one of the good guys. sure he is a politician, but he wasn't adverse to turning up at a police station in rugby gear and having a run with the troops. he will be missed by many when he retires, and i think that he will be difficult to replace.
the cop that gave him the ticket is brave, but should be commended for doing his job under very difficult circumstances.
a mate of mine (who died back in 96 in a rafting accident), when he was a junior detective constable, refused to let the district commander into a murder scene in his home town, as the DC's name wasn't on the list of 'authorised people'. huge respect for that after the commotion died down, and the DC mentioned the incident at the funeral.
rip, mark
Just faidin away!
Why would Robson receiving an offence notice be instant media notification?
How would the media know this? Was a member of the media traveling with him? Who's advantage was it that they knew? Something stinks here.
The offence took place at Maheno, North Otago and he was driving a rental car! So who told the bloody Media.? Suspicious John.
Hardcore Biker
A whole 30 bucks? might have to cut back on a pack of smokes or dozen beers which so many seem to be able to afford.
Forum whore
ITS HARD TO BELIEVE THE "SPEEDING KILLS MESSAGE" WHEN THE TOP PIG GETS DONE FOR A SPEED LIKE THAT , TOP MARKS FOR THE COP THAT GAVE HIM THE TICKET , I KNOW A LOT OF COPS WOULDA BACKED DOWN
Moped rider
Yep it's good to see even the big guy at the top of the cop food chain can take responsibility for his inattention to the road...
tho i guess he could easily afford the fine...
Small price to pay to let everyone know that he won't intimidate his wee boys in blue...
Nice to see we are all human.
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