Bikers collide with Police car in Buller Gorge (1 December)

**JayRacer37** · 26th May 2009, 14:43

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Now that sounds like a proper, fair punishment.

Who on earth (or KB) would have thunk it!?!

**Finn** · 26th May 2009, 14:44

That's a much bigger fine than a civilian would of got for u-turning causing an accident. Wonder why?

**3L4NS1R** · 26th May 2009, 14:46

Originally Posted by Finn

That's a much bigger fine than a civilian would of got for u-turning causing an accident. Wonder why?

because cops should know better?

**MSTRS:Me** · 26th May 2009, 15:06

Originally Posted by Finn

That's a much bigger fine than a civilian would of got for u-turning causing an accident. Wonder why?

Not just because he was a cop who should have known better...he also denied any wrong-doing and tried to use his 'status' to put the blame on the bikers. Long before the lawyers got involved too...he tried to get an admittance of speeding at the scene.

**Winston001** · 26th May 2009, 15:11

Steady on chaps, the order is $30,000 reparation each, not personal compensation. So that will go to their insurance companies assuming he is able to come up with the dosh.

His penalty so far as the law is concerned is the community service and disqualification.

**Grahameeboy** · 26th May 2009, 15:12

Well at least a decision has been made but seems a high payment compared with a civilian offence.I know I will get attacked for this but I still feel a bit sorry for the cop...he was doing his job and made a mistake in the heat of the moment.At the end of the day the Justice system has worked although I just hope that this was not an example case.I would have thought the Police Vehicle Insurance would cover the $60,000??

**peasea** · 26th May 2009, 15:14

He's an arsehole; they should lock him up after he fronts up with the cash.

(Along with every other fuckin' dirtbag pig who has used their position to evade punishment for wrongdoing. How many drink driving charges have been side-stepped in recent years?)

**Grahameeboy** · 26th May 2009, 15:14

Originally Posted by MSTRS

Not just because he was a cop who should have known better...he also denied any wrong-doing and tried to use his 'status' to put the blame on the bikers. Long before the lawyers got involved too...he tried to get an admittance of speeding at the scene.

and how many civilian drivers would do the same...he is a human being still...it's the old flight or fight scenario.

**Grahameeboy** · 26th May 2009, 15:14

Originally Posted by peasea

He's an arsehole; they should lock him up after he fronts up with the cash.

(Along with every other fuckin' dirtbag pig who has used their position to evade punishment for wrongdoing. How many drink driving charges have been side-stepped in recent years?)

Making a mistake does not make you an arshole Mr P...sorry

**LBD** · 26th May 2009, 15:14

Originally Posted by Winston001

Steady on chaps, the order is $30,000 reparation each, not personal compensation. So that will go to their insurance companies assuming he is able to come up with the dosh.

And would it be tax deductable?

**peasea** · 26th May 2009, 15:16

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

Making a mistake does not make you an arshole Mr P...sorry

It's not about the mistake old bean, it's using your uniform to cover it up that sucks. Everyone makes mistakes.

**MSTRS:Me** · 26th May 2009, 15:17

Originally Posted by Winston001

Steady on chaps, the order is $30,000 reparation each, not personal compensation. So that will go to their insurance companies assuming he is able to come up with the dosh.

His penalty so far as the law is concerned is the community service and disqualification.

I doubt that. Read 'reparation' in the same vein as 'compensation'. The insurance repairs are between the insurance co/s and the NZ Police.

**peasea** · 26th May 2009, 15:17

There is another instance of this just about to go to court, so I can't say too much, but it's the same old same old. Cop fucks up, gets mates to cover etc. I'll fill you in when the dust settles.