More bullshit

**spudchucka** · 26th July 2006, 20:23

Originally Posted by Dynamytus50

Probably people who do or did more traffic enforcement like Lou G or spud would be able to clarify.

Aside from three months on the booze bus I've never done any dedicated traffic work, GDB all the way.

**MSTRS:Me** · 26th July 2006, 21:16

Originally Posted by Dynamytus50

Ooop sorry, I was thinking of scum

Weren't we all?

**scumdog** · 26th July 2006, 21:19

Originally Posted by Dynamytus50

Ooop sorry, it is scumdog thats stu?

STU/Relieving - about a 25%-75% ratio.

And even the 25% is down to 15-20 in reality.

**MSTRS:Me** · 26th July 2006, 21:45

Originally Posted by Dynamytus50

Mmmm yeah but he was the only one with 02 bottles nearby, the rest were over half an hour away.

I duno about me but if it was my best mate who was dying and needed 02 i dont know if i could say i wouldnt go to him.

Its a pretty tough call.

Didn't say the situation was fair. He's been charged - I would expect circumstances will dictate what the court outcome will be. That is as it should be.

**jimbo600** · 26th July 2006, 22:03

Originally Posted by scumdog

Meeeh, from my knowledge the 250 metre thing is just a 'gentlemens agreement", the law says you have to comply with the speed limit posted AS YOU CROSS THE LINE.

Some drongo appealed his ticket because he believed he was only 247 metres inside the line - and screwed it up for everybody.

200 meter rule is part of your GIs mate

**scumdog** · 26th July 2006, 22:06

Originally Posted by jimbo600

200 meter rule is part of your GIs mate

NOT a rule - a guideline, 'good practice'

**yungatart** · 26th July 2006, 22:11

Originally Posted by scumdog

NOT a rule - a guideline, 'good practice'

Not practiced very often tho?

**jimbo600** · 26th July 2006, 22:19

Originally Posted by scumdog

NOT a rule - a guideline, 'good practice'

If its a GI wouldn't it be an instruction?

Or is it more of a case of an instruction to follow a guideline?

**scumdog** · 26th July 2006, 22:22

Originally Posted by jimbo600

If its a GI wouldn't it be an instruction?

Or is it more of a case of an instruction to follow a guideline?

That's it! - more for when leaving a 50Kph are than entering - if you know what I mean.

I follow it myself - saves arguments, more fair.

**jimbo600** · 26th July 2006, 22:31

Originally Posted by scumdog

That's it! - more for when leaving a 50Kph are than entering - if you know what I mean.

I follow it myself - saves arguments, more fair.

Ere I'm a bit confused then. I thought it only applied when going from high to low speed.

Right my work has its own GIs. Its a GI to start at 0800, but being as thats merely an instruction to follow a guideline I might rock up at midday.

**pritch** · 26th July 2006, 22:40

Originally Posted by Dynamytus50

Did any of you see that article in the paper today about Constable Erwood (think his name is) and being charged for excess blood alcohol.

What do you think about that? Did anybody read the full story in the weekend herald? thats a tough one..

Didn't read the Herald but it was almost local and has had press and radio coverage here.

Life will now be slightly more difficult for sole charge rural cops who are now never really going to be off duty. Alternatively they can sit at home pissed with a bottle of asprin while their neighbours bleed to death on the road...

**scumdog** · 26th July 2006, 22:41

Originally Posted by jimbo600

Ere I'm a bit confused then. I thought it only applied when going from high to low speed.

Right my work has its own GIs. Its a GI to start at 0800, but being as thats merely an instruction to follow a guideline I might rock up at midday.

As far as I know there are no GI's saying you 'must'.

And it makes more sense to cut some slack for those slowing down rather than those that have been winding up speed for the last 400 metres in anticipation of the 70kph area, after all it's not a requirement that you HAVE to be doing 70kph as you cross the line.

But give the mid-day start a go and let me know how it works out eh?

**Lou Girardin** · 27th July 2006, 08:16

Originally Posted by scumdog

That's it! - more for when leaving a 50Kph are than entering - if you know what I mean.

I follow it myself - saves arguments, more fair.

Isn't accelerating before a speed limit change a more deliberate act than slowing a bit less than needed when entering a lower limit?
And don't you need to justify a departure from general instructions?

**Divot** · 27th July 2006, 09:55

Originally Posted by MSTRS

hXc thought some of you might be interested to see these....
To me, it amply illustrates the bullshit that goes on, and adds proof to the claims that revenue gathering is the function of the HP.

In this case you dont have all the facts. Even in a court of law both sides of the story are heard before any judgement is made! To be fully in imformed you would require the notes made by the office at the time of the offence, which the aducatitor would have.