Running from cops

**Ixion** · 19th January 2006, 16:33

Originally Posted by JWALKER

i have a question about doing a runner, maybe one of the friendly bike policeman, might be able to help me out on this.

if you did a runner and lost a particular cop and then the next day he saw you and pulled you over, even though you were doing legal at that particular time, can they fine you for doing the runner the day before?

If some tealeaf stole your bike, and a cop saw him, but he got away, and then the next day the cop saw him again and pulled him over even though he was doing legal at that particular time , should he be arrested for stealing your bike the day before ?

**Scouse** · 19th January 2006, 17:03

Look SMEE and JWALKER there is no getting away from a hellicopter so just stop as requested I know its not as much fun or is not as good for the ego but its for the best

**justsomeguy** · 19th January 2006, 17:07

Originally Posted by zrxer

Look SMEE and JWALKER there is no getting away from a hellicopter so just stop as requested I know its not as much fun or is not as good for the ego but its for the best

Was told by the 2nd in command of the NZ Army at a seminar that in war only 1 out of every 4 soldiers actually fired their gun in combat - the other 3 froze in fear.

I believe the same appears here - I don't think there's more than 5 people on this thread who've actually done any running.

**EZAS** · 19th January 2006, 17:13

Originally Posted by Ixion

If some tealeaf stole your bike, and a cop saw him, but he got away, and then the next day the cop saw him again and pulled him over even though he was doing legal at that particular time , should he be arrested for stealing your bike the day before ?

Stelaing is STEALING mate. Anyone seen a '91 White Bluebird (nissan) with two Indians in it = my stolen car. They've been spotted on Queen St, Auckland driving my car around, oh well.

In regards to stopping for red and blue flashing lights, In my case,

I have no liscence

, so like hell I'm gonna stop to be thrown in the cells, unless I'm on the reserve tank (again).

**Zapf** · 19th January 2006, 17:29

Originally Posted by Bykey Cop

No, not correct. I'll chase anything that doesn't stop, within reason.

BC.

Out of interest... do you find the Bird better for chasing or the BMW?

**slopster** · 19th January 2006, 17:29

Doing a runner is one thing but evading 'em within the road rules is another. The other day in Tauranga I was comming down a hill and my valentine went off (laser alert). I saw I was doing 25k over the limit and looked ahead and there was the cop about 150m ahead pointing a laser gun at me with a big smile on his face. Imagine what happened to that smile when I took the road on my left before I got to him.

**justsomeguy** · 19th January 2006, 17:39

Originally Posted by slopster

Doing a runner is one thing but evading 'em within the road rules is another. The other day in Tauranga I was comming down a hill and my valentine went off (laser alert). I saw I was doing 25k over the limit and looked ahead and there was the cop about 150m ahead pointing a laser gun at me with a big smile on his face. Imagine what happened to that smile when I took the road on my left before I got to him.

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**Smee** · 19th January 2006, 17:45

Originally Posted by zrxer

Look SMEE and JWALKER there is no getting away from a hellicopter so just stop as requested I know its not as much fun or is not as good for the ego but its for the best

I completley agree dude, even harder when it has infra-red heat sensing equipment. I fall into the "stop and pay the fine" catagory - even if I had the skills, balls and bike to get away with it. But I kinda agree with the no-license guys - if they are capable of running and everything is on their side with nothing to lose - why not give it a go? (Apart from maybe killing another motorist). But the responses have been interesting!

Cheers people.

**Indoo** · 19th January 2006, 18:00

Originally Posted by madboy

The $500 fine is almost 1/4 of my daughters school fees for a term. ?

I'm having trouble comprehending why you would ride at those kinda speeds when you obviously have a family you care about. And even if you have some kind of strange compulsion to do those speeds in areas where a cop is likely to try and stop ya, surely your daughter would rather you be a man and stop rather than put your own life and everyone elses at risk.

Originally Posted by madboy

Can you see where I'm coming from?

I can't even begin to understand it, its just not worth it.

**EZAS** · 19th January 2006, 18:14

Hell ... My daughter would rather have a new Pony than have the money pissed away on fines, mind you ... I still owe around $2,000 in fines = $20 a week with that being interest free, over the next 2 years that hasn't been, and wont be much damage to the wallet.

**HDTboy** · 19th January 2006, 18:37

I wonder if an off duty cop on a quick bike would do a runner if he'd been seriously misbehaving outside of his local area

**Ixion** · 19th January 2006, 19:07

Originally Posted by Indoo

I'm having trouble comprehending why you would ride at those kinda speeds when you obviously have a family you care about. And even if you have some kind of strange compulsion to do those speeds in areas where a cop is likely to try and stop ya, ...

Personally, I'm more of a dodger than a runner. Don't have the bike, don't have the skills, don't have the balls (Nanas seldom do!), m'self. But I don't see your logic, I'm afraid. We all take part in a dangerous activity. Speed,in it self, is not dangerous, and if Mr Madboy (or anyone else) considers that he can evade capture without undue risk to himself, then I don't see how that conflicts with caring about his family. By your logic, all bikers with families would have to sell the bike and buy a nice safe Toyota Corolla - and even that is dangerous.

Nor need a "runner" necessarily involve very high speeds. If the police-person has to stop and turn around, a couple of minutes of quick but well under the 200 mark dodging may get a person far enough out of the way that the police-person may seek in vain. Especially once the engine is off and bike and rider out of sight. Better , too, since it is easier to defend if it all goes wrong - can't be done for failing to stop unless the pursuing vehicle is directly behind and in sight.

**2much** · 19th January 2006, 19:14

Originally Posted by loosebruce

As far as i know he's have to prove it was you and in court with a good lawyer that'd be damn hard for them without getting your plate or the likes in the first place, but in saying that if they got your plate you'd know about it by the next day.
Things to bear in mind, the ol alstare edition gix is pretty distinctive bike, have a couple of helmets and a change of riding gear not on you at the time of riding, but you know what i mean, as if you're riding around in a bright yellow rossi rep suit on a distinctive bike, they'll soon cotton on. Really if you're gonna gap it on a regular basis, keep your kit/bike simple and common.

Why do I get the feeling that now I own a silver Gixxer, if I'm up in akld there's every chance of being pulled over, cuffed and thrown in the back of a pig car when I get mistaken for LB???