radar detectors

**spudchucka** · 12th May 2004, 14:59

Originally Posted by Marmoot

In the end, I know it's not the cops to blame. It's the friggin government policies. At the end of the day, I must say: damn politicians.

You'll get no arguement from me about the politic behind all of this. It all goes back to when John Banks promised us all more cops on the street, then merged the MOT & the police and said "right oh folks there's all the extra cops I promised ya". What you got was a whole bunch of former traffic cops who never had any desire to be police officers and a bunch of police officers who weren't interested in being traffic cops.

That pretty much stuffed the whole organisation up and 12 years on this what you get. Personally I think that long term there will be a change back to something similar to the pre-merger days. Probably not a complete separation but hopefully more distinct lines drawn between the two factions.

**marty** · 12th May 2004, 15:31

Originally Posted by spudchucka

what you get. Personally I think that long term there will be a change back to something similar to the pre-merger days. Probably not a complete separation but hopefully more distinct lines drawn between the two factions.

it's happening in the waikato right now. the hp base has moved away from the mothership station, and is being run completely by ex-mot staff. that was one reason i had to get away from there (TAG/HP)

**Skyryder** · 12th May 2004, 18:18

Originally Posted by spudchucka

Personally I think that long term there will be a change back to something similar to the pre-merger days. Probably not a complete separation but hopefully more distinct lines drawn between the two factions.

I have noticed this also. About two weeks ago I needed the police to come to and incedent I had on the bus I was driving. A Highway Patrol Officer arrived with much apology saying the the 'beat boys' were unavailable. To cut a long story short he said the HP do not usually attend incedents not related to traffic violations.

Skyryder

**spudchucka** · 12th May 2004, 19:49

Originally Posted by marty

it's happening in the waikato right now. the hp base has moved away from the mothership station, and is being run completely by ex-mot staff. that was one reason i had to get away from there (TAG/HP)

Operation mongoose is alive and well, bring back the snake pit!!

**wkid_one** · 12th May 2004, 19:59

Originally Posted by Racey Rider

But do they see your Radar Detector when they pull you over, or do you quickly remove and hide it before the man walk's up?

I always hide it - I am not stupid!

I actually had it hardwired behind the grill on the old car - got to get around to doing it on the new one!

**wkid_one** · 12th May 2004, 20:01

Originally Posted by RiderInBlack

The only "detector" I use is the "Kiwi Flash The Lights" detector.

Is it just me - or is this common courtesy on the decline?

**k14** · 12th May 2004, 20:07

Originally Posted by wkid_one

Is it just me - or is this common courtesy on the decline?

Yeah, I am with you on that one. I haven't had a flash for ages. I always flash people after passing a speed camera/cop for 1-2kms. But recently I don't think I have been paid the same courtesy. Bit of a pain really, least I have Mr Bel 985 to keep me company

**dangerous** · 12th May 2004, 20:10

Originally Posted by wkid_one

Is it just me - or is this common courtesy on the decline?

Ohh yeh...... since it was made illegal a few years back flashing has been very much on the decline, hardly see it at all down here

LB · 13th May 2004, 06:04

Originally Posted by dangerous

Ohh yeh...... since it was made illegal a few years back flashing has been very much on the decline, hardly see it at all down here

Huh? Is it illegal? When did that happen??? Holy shit.

**Lou Girardin** · 13th May 2004, 07:03

Originally Posted by dangerous

Ohh yeh...... since it was made illegal a few years back flashing has been very much on the decline, hardly see it at all down here

Headlight flashing is not illegal. It's even encouraged by the LTSA. (Check their anywhere,anytime advert)
BTW When I got warned for speed, the Valentine was sitting proudly in the window. Didn't know the cop from Adam either.
There's the odd good one around. Getting fewer though.

**scumdog** · 13th May 2004, 12:23

Originally Posted by wkid_one

Is it just me - or is this common courtesy on the decline?

Well, I for one don't flash - keeps the other guy on his toes if he doesn't get a warning

never been in the situation where a flash saved me from a ticket, on the contrary I have had numerous flashes when the cop had already left or when i did see him it was about 5km later

**RiderInBlack** · 13th May 2004, 12:26

Originally Posted by wkid_one

Is it just me - or is this common courtesy on the decline?

Na, live and well

But watch-out for bitches like my ex-wife who get a kick out of flashing for the hell of it

(just to make you panic when there is nothing to warn you about).

They couldn't make it legal because drivers/riders would stop flashing to warn on-coming traffic of potential hazards (accidents, stock on the road, etc.)

**scumdog** · 13th May 2004, 12:28

Originally Posted by Marmoot

I did not use detector,
I did not argue,
and the situation is what you (and even Spudchucka) consider as Safe.
Yet I have ticket.

Where is the warning you guys talked about then?
I guess not.

Not that I whine....but what p1$$ me off is that they can spend so many HWP and laser guns yet they still complain about understaffing and took 2 days for turning up at my house for burglary.
What is the understaffing about? Specific to only traffic?

Oh well, let's not get on to this matter again...it's endless isn't it?

Sorry for ranting.

Peace

Could have been the cop was desparate to get that last ticket keep his "contact" level up to scratch for the day