Northland 80 km limit?

[spudchucka]

The reason it turns to nasty shit is that there are some members of the Police that are not coping with the change from one of the most respected occupations to one that is creating serious loathing among much of the population.
Admittedly that is the fault of the cretins running the Police; but, unlike much of the UK Police rank and file, ours do not have the guts to publicly condemn the tax grab and misallocation of their resources.
So, by their silence they stand condemned.

The reason it turns to nasty shit is because you and one or two others use this forum (and others no doubt) to push their twisted perspective of what will always be a contentious issue.

Go start a "ex traffic cops bitch about the police" forum somewhere else.

[Milky]

Why are you reading my posts then Spud?

They provide a great source of amusement!

To more than one of us I can assure you...Have you two ever met outside this forum?

[Lou Girardin]

To more than one of us I can assure you...Have you two ever met outside this forum?

No, fortunately, we haven't. While the Spudster knows my name, (and possibly lots more that he shouldn't know), I only know that he's a 38 year old Policeman that used to give his location as Manawatu, now he says it's Aotearoa, and possibly that his name is Leo. He rides the archetypal hoon bike, although seldom over the speed limit. (At least where the patrols are)
He has expressed a strong desire to meet me in a professional capacity though. Something that I will try strenuously to avoid. As I do with all Policemen.
Equally fortunately, I seldom travel through his patch. Although I may well do so in Feb next year, just for the adrenaline buzz.
See ya then Spud :sly:

[spudchucka]

No, fortunately, we haven't. While the Spudster knows my name, (and possibly lots more that he shouldn't know)

Although I have no desire to, I also have no objection to meeting Lou at any time. Lou, you know very well that publishing my name on a public internet forum would plain stupid. So Spud will do thanks.

I only know that he's a 38 year old Policeman that used to give his location as Manawatu, now he says it's Aotearoa, and possibly that his name is Leo.

Manawatu - Yes. Leo - No! Where the heck did you get that from?

He rides the archetypal hoon bike, although seldom over the speed limit. (At least where the patrols are)

Take that as being a recreational rider who happens to like V-Twins, who rides with common sense and has a profound knowledge of where NOT to go riding.

He has expressed a strong desire to meet me in a professional capacity though. Something that I will try strenuously to avoid. As I do with all Policemen.

You know I was taking the piss..........don't you??

Equally fortunately, I seldom travel through his patch. Although I may well do so in Feb next year, just for the adrenaline buzz.

February...........hmmm, better mark my calender now.

See ya then Spud :sly:

Happy happy joy joy.

[RT527]

Hey i happen to know alot of police,both traffic and general duty as well as a fair amount of cviu through both being a volunteer firefighter and a truck driver.
And one thing ive learnt is that give an honest cop a RPG= (Rocket propelled grenade) And they would all love to take out a few camera vans with them,
One thing tho would it not be better to resist the urge to speed and not get pinged by them, therefore making them obsolete.
why do you think a lot of cops have left the force,not because the grass is greener,its because they have to put up with complete and utter morons that be their bosses........ie the govt!!!!!!!.
So spud keep up the effort, and order more pepper spray for febuary(honest boss it just went of god knows how ).
By the way peper spray for those that want to know.....is the most intense pain one can endure, unless your on drugs.
So be safe out there and enjoy the scenery before it enjoys you!!!.
Cheers RT527.

[Posh Tourer :P]

Where I live most crashes are caused by drunks.. and poorly maintained roads.... I repeat "poorly maintained roads" I don't know who would agree..

"Each to their own.."

But yeah what would I know..

Problem is that very few people are prepared to spend a lot of money on upkeep of a two-lane twisty road (ie good motorcycling).... If you are gonna spend the money, make it straight and wide... Easier to do the upkeep too...

Rock and a hard place to some extent... get an old beemer that can handle the jandal on rough roads rather than a race bred speed machine...

[spudchucka]

By the way peper spray for those that want to know.....is the most intense pain one can endure, unless your on drugs.

Voice of experience??

It is wonderful stuff but certainly not the be all and end all.

[marty]

Hey i happen to know alot of police,both traffic and general duty as well as a fair amount of cviu through both being a volunteer firefighter and a truck driver.
And one thing ive learnt is that give an honest cop a RPG= (Rocket propelled grenade) And they would all love to take out a few camera vans with them,
One thing tho would it not be better to resist the urge to speed and not get pinged by them, therefore making them obsolete.
why do you think a lot of cops have left the force,not because the grass is greener,its because they have to put up with complete and utter morons that be their bosses........ie the govt!!!!!!!.
So spud keep up the effort, and order more pepper spray for febuary(honest boss it just went of god knows how ).
By the way peper spray for those that want to know.....is the most intense pain one can endure, unless your on drugs.
So be safe out there and enjoy the scenery before it enjoys you!!!.
Cheers RT527.

RT - great post. you've hit the nail on the head.

spud - i know where the leo thing came from.

lou - to get to manawatu, you've got to get thru the waikato first, and i've got LOTS of friends here who would take great delight in the chase.......



and yup - pepper spray hurts. a lot. funniest thing i saw with it was a motorcyclist going ballistic after a pursuit, and running away from his steed up huntly way. caught up by pursuing cop, tackled him, lifted his visor, sprayed him, closed the visor.

[spudchucka]

OK, care to explain the Leo thing, please.

The funniest pepper spray event I have seen recently was two cops scraping with a big offender on the ground. One gets the spray out and gives the guy a blast in the face while still wrestling with the guy. The guy moves his head and the cop sprays himself. Last thing I saw was the cop being driven back to base with his head hanging out the window trying to get some cool air on his face. The offender got a nice slow trip back and had to wait a looong time for the hose.

I like your story Marty, that guy would have been freaking out!!

[RT527]

Voice of experience??

It is wonderful stuff but certainly not the be all and end all.

Kinda Spud....stuck me hand up at the wrong time.... thought he said any one want to go loo,he actually said anyone wanting to try pepper spray go stand by the loo
DOH!!!.

[Milky]

...has a profound knowledge of where NOT to go riding.

That is almost enough of a reason to make me become a police officer

[Lou Girardin]

lou - to get to manawatu, you've got to get thru the waikato first, and i've got LOTS of friends here who would take great delight in the chase.......

No Marty, I don't run. It would slightly ruin my chances in court.
As for the Waikato, I know where your mates are least likely to be too.
I'm starting to look forward to Feb. NZ's version of Vanishing point.
The lone Bandito against the massed forces of law and order.

[spudchucka]

Kinda Spud....stuck me hand up at the wrong time.... thought he said any one want to go loo,he actually said anyone wanting to try pepper spray go stand by the loo
DOH!!!.

Oh bugger, better listen better next time I guess. How were you in that position in the first place, was it a Fire course at the police college or something??

I've been fortunate enough not get a dose of spray but most cops get it at some stage. Just breathing the fumes in is bad enough, makes you cough and sneeze for hours afterwards.

[spudchucka]

The lone Bandito against the massed forces of law and order.

Thats obviously how you see yourself all the time anyway, why would February be any different?

[marty]

No Marty, I don't run. It would slightly ruin my chances in court.
As for the Waikato, I know where your mates are least likely to be too.
I'm starting to look forward to Feb. NZ's version of Vanishing point.
The lone Bandito against the massed forces of law and order.

i know you wouldn't run. i meant to say HUNT