A gift - from the law

**carver** · 22nd December 2006, 07:11

a week ago i had a run in with the law.
doing 120+ in a 50k zone, failing to stop (didnt know i was being chased), excessive acceleration, dangerous driving.
i could have been arrested on the spot!
anyhow, the guy was a proper policeman, not a traffic snake, so he just did me for 80 in a 50k zone..which both of us agreed is leniant (it was late, like small hours..)
he was a good guy, who used to ride bikes.
I got a letter yesterday saying i should have gone to court for a charge of excessive speed, and because he didnt, and the fact that he gave me a roadside warning, i will be let off a $230 fine and 40 demerit points!
i posted him a case of beer to the station!
is that a good xmas gift or what?

**slinky** · 22nd December 2006, 07:14

u couldn't ask for anything better!!

**Robbo** · 22nd December 2006, 07:15

Thats brilliant Carver, there are a lot of good Cops out there and obviously you had a good attitude as well. Merry Xmas

**RC1** · 22nd December 2006, 07:22

thats good to hear, go the waikato cops,again

**Squeak the Rat** · 22nd December 2006, 07:31

Good work that officer.

That's one reason i cringe when i hear people saying they'll fight a ticket in court after a cop has given them a fine for a lesser speed than what they weere doing - that sort of behaviour probably invokes a reaction from the cop along the lines of "ungrateful bastard, i wont do that again".

I hope the hierachy of coppas dont find out about the beer, no doubt they'd see that as corruption or something. But good on ya for taking it the right way and not bitchin' it up!

Merry xmas, now watch those remaining demerits

**S&S** · 22nd December 2006, 07:36

120 in a 50 zone?

**sAsLEX** · 22nd December 2006, 07:40

Originally Posted by S&S

120 in a 50 zone?

Though I do disagree with 120 in a built up urban area there is a lot of places where 50k is a dumb speed limit.

One has to have an idea of the location and circumstances, as if the cop let him off 120 through the middle of a school zone then he needs his bollocks removed with a pair of rusty chainsaws, but if it was opening the taps at the edge of town going in to the country? the middle of a deserted industrial area at night?

**DMNTD:Me** · 22nd December 2006, 07:53

Originally Posted by S&S

120 in a 50 zone?

Indeed...sounds,well...

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

Though I do disagree with 120 in a built up urban area there is a lot of places where 50k is a dumb speed limit.

One has to have an idea of the location and circumstances, as if the cop let him off 120 through the middle of a school zone then he needs his bollocks removed with a pair of rusty chainsaws, but if it was opening the taps at the edge of town going in to the country? the middle of a deserted industrial area at night?

I see both sides to it...agreed with your reasoning as I've seen many places like what you've described above,especially up here.
Suppose it just comes from a parents point of view that when you read "120+ in a 50" that I cringe.
Onya anyway Carver for your reduced sentence mate...dunno if you believe in karma dude but I'd say you've used yours up for quite a while!

**carver** · 22nd December 2006, 07:54

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

Though I do disagree with 120 in a built up urban area there is a lot of places where 50k is a dumb speed limit.

One has to have an idea of the location and circumstances, as if the cop let him off 120 through the middle of a school zone then he needs his bollocks removed with a pair of rusty chainsaws, but if it was opening the taps at the edge of town going in to the country? the middle of a deserted industrial area at night?

yeah, it was a dead straight road, beside a circus, at around 3am!
i have a few friends in the fire brigade...it will get through..

**carver** · 22nd December 2006, 08:00

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Indeed...sounds,well...

I see both sides to it...agreed with your reasoning as I've seen many places like what you've described above,especially up here.
Suppose it just comes from a parents point of view that when you read "120+ in a 50" that I cringe.
Onya anyway Carver for your reduced sentence mate...dunno if you believe in karma dude but I'd say you've used yours up for quite a while!

well, yeah, reduced sentance..from a already reduced sentance..im happy!
i would say though, not meaning to brag, but i got skills on a bike, i have put 3000+ k's on the GS in 3 weeks, got no chicken stips, and i practice my balance on my trail bike by doing dirt riding, wheelies, stoppies, jumps, slow-trials-ish stuff and powerslides...but i hear your concern.
im no mark auckland

**DMNTD:Me** · 22nd December 2006, 08:02

Originally Posted by carver

im no mark auckland

Thank fark for that!

**sAsLEX** · 22nd December 2006, 08:17

Originally Posted by DMNTD

..dunno if you believe in karma dude but I'd say you've used yours up for quite a while!

Does the payment of beer help negate the usage of Karma in getting off the bigger fine?

**riffer** · 22nd December 2006, 08:25

I still think 120+ in a 50 is ridiculous.

You just dodged a bullet mate. Don't try it again.

**carver** · 22nd December 2006, 08:25

Originally Posted by sAsLEX

Does the payment of beer help negate the usage of Karma in getting off the bigger fine?

well, im surprised i got let off with nothing.
im a well connected man, i have a bit to do with various low ranking politicians and guidance counselers in hamilton...or maybe he was just being nice?
the beer is a token of appreciation for the grace he bestowed upon me.