Oh the irony!!! Nicked!!!

[Edbear]

After all my posts in support of the law and those fine men and women who enforce the law... I got nicked for speeding!

Tonight on my way home from a meeting with a client I was following at some distance a 4X4 towing a trailer and he didn't seem to have trailer lights, so I was trying to see as I got closer, whether they were non-existent or just really weak.

Coming under the Silverdale overpass, (Yes I KNOW the HP often sit on the other side!), I wasn't watching the speedo and sure enough, he got me for 112km/h!!!

He did accept my explanation, and said he had to look twice at the trailer too, as he wasn't sure about the lights either! Still it was a quick $80 fine!

So I'm a bit sadder and wiser - haven't had a ticket since about '93, (speed camera for 61km/h), I guess I'm a bad example after all...

[McJim]

If you were following the guy with the trailer I'm surprised the copper didn't book him for exceeding 90kph (maximum speed when towing) but then that would fly in the face of allegations that the police are victimising bikes eh?

[Edbear]

Well actually I was gaining on him so I'm sure the cop would have nicked himwas he speeding. I was still far enough back that I had trouble seeing his tail-lights. Plus I was in my car this time.

I'd just waved at a red CBR 250 as I passed him just before Silverdale, and he turned off there. So if he's reading this, "HI!"

[Mom]

After all my posts in support of the law and those fine men and women who enforce the law... I got nicked for speeding!

Tonight on my way home from a meeting with a client I was following at some distance a 4X4 towing a trailer and he didn't seem to have trailer lights, so I was trying to see as I got closer, whether they were non-existent or just really weak.

Coming under the Silverdale overpass, (Yes I KNOW the HP often sit on the other side!), I wasn't watching the speedo and sure enough, he got me for 112km/h!!!

He did accept my explanation, and said he had to look twice at the trailer too, as he wasn't sure about the lights either! Still it was a quick $80 fine!

So I'm a bit sadder and wiser - haven't had a ticket since about '93, (speed camera for 61km/h), I guess I'm a bad example after all...

I crawl under that overpass after getting pinged there.........mind you twas a little bit more than you got a ticket for


The easy pic 112kph speeder versus the unlit/poorly lit trailer at night.......no contest really.......condolences mate!

[Edbear]

I crawl under that overpass after getting pinged there.........mind you twas a little bit more than you got a ticket for


The easy pic 112kph speeder versus the unlit/poorly lit trailer at night.......no contest really.......condolences mate!

Yeah I ALWAYS check my speed coming under there, too! I usually do between 105-109km/h, I try not to go over that.

Typical that the "one time"... Well maybe not strictly the "one time", but I rarely worry about the HP and I'd been priding myself on only ever getting that one camera fine in my entire driving history!!!!

[Daffyd]

Ya see? You're just as big a criminal as the rest of us!

[Toaster]

...he got me for 112km/h!!!

He did accept my explanation,... Still it was a quick $80 fine!

... I guess I'm a bad example after all...

Getting a ticket at 112km/h on such a straight road with a barrier and dual laning seems a tad zealous in my book. It is likely I know who it is. PM me a description and number off the ticket.

Sounds like he did not accept anything - he still gave you an instant fine regardless.

Edbear you are a good example mate and always will be. You have a good attitude to driving and riding and a good history from what you stated.

[Mom]

Yeah I ALWAYS check my speed coming under there, too! I usually do between 105-109km/h, I try not to go over that.

Typical that the "one time"... Well maybe not strictly the "one time", but I rarely worry about the HP and I'd been priding myself on only ever getting that one camera fine in my entire driving history!!!!

Yep I know the not strictly one time, by matching it with my done more than that there and got pinged deservedly.....to move to my opening gambit...

I hear your one time and raise you my one time on the Te Kauwhata straights, 113 overtaking a truck on a passing lane.....LOL...bummer big time you big speeding dangerous driver you.....We are so naughty!

[Lteejay]

So I'm a bit sadder and wiser - haven't had a ticket since about '93, (speed camera for 61km/h), I guess I'm a bad example after all...

Quick bloke the childrens eyes

[Edbear]

Ya see? You're just as big a criminal as the rest of us!

Unless you're over 100kg, I's prolly bigger...

Getting a ticket at 112km/h on such a straight road with a barrier and dual laning seems a tad zealous in my book. It is likely I know who it is. PM me a description and number off the ticket.

Sounds like he did not accept anything - he still gave you an instant fine regardless.

Edbear you are a good example mate and always will be. You have a good attitude to driving and riding and a good history from what you stated.

Thanks, mate! I can't argue, though. Maybe a bit zealous, but as I said in a recent thread, "Fair Cop Guv!" He's a biggish bloke, 40's?, dark hair, marked HP car. Seemed nice enough, asked if I wanted to see the reading but I told him I'd take his word for it, especially as I'd checked my speed just a second too late and I knew I was doing the 112.

Yep I know the not strictly one time, by matching it with my done more than that there and got pinged deservedly.....to move to my opening gambit...

I hear your one time and raise you my one time on the Te Kauwhata straights, 113 overtaking a truck on a passing lane.....LOL...bummer big time you big speeding dangerous driver you.....We are so naughty!

Te Kauwhata is as well known as the Silverdale overpass!!! Yeah, we should start a "naughty club!"

[Mom]

Getting a ticket at 112km/h on such a straight road with a barrier and dual laning seems a tad zealous in my book. It is likely I know who it is. PM me a description and number off the ticket.

Sounds like he did not accept anything - he still gave you an instant fine regardless.

Edbear you are a good example mate and always will be. You have a good attitude to driving and riding and a good history from what you stated.

I know I have been naughty in the past, but this is a prime example of why plod get a bad name.....LOL. Maybe not quota this time, just an easy pick......we are talking about Edbear after all.......LOL..Sorry Edbear......LOL

[Toaster]

I know I have been naughty in the past, but this is a prime example of why plod get a bad mane.....LOL. Maybe not quota this time, just an easy pick......we are talking about Edbear after all.......LOL..Sorry Edbear......LOL

Was plod a horsing around ("mane")??!!?

Well, as Ed says, it is a fair catch. the Limit is 100km/h and he exceeded that limit so no argument. Personally though I feel it is harsh given the road conditions there. However, they have their orders to follow... I just prefer it if they would do it in a more notorious spot for crashes and make sure they pick up the crims going past too.... adn the dickheads who drive too slowly and hold up traffic.

Kahikatea Flat Road is a prime example of slow drivers holding up the flow. Some go as slow as 65km/h.

[Big Dave]

Shit happens - Write the cheque and move on edwardo.

[Edbear]

I know I have been naughty in the past, but this is a prime example of why plod get a bad name.....LOL. Maybe not quota this time, just an easy pick......we are talking about Edbear after all.......LOL..Sorry Edbear......LOL

Yeah I guess I'm easy. That's what the Missus reckons...

Shit happens - Write the cheque and move on edwardo.

Yup! But I admit I "moved on" a little more slowly!!!

[steveb64]

Yep I know the not strictly one time, by matching it with my done more than that there and got pinged deservedly.....to move to my opening gambit...

I hear your one time and raise you my one time on the Te Kauwhata straights, 113 overtaking a truck on a passing lane.....LOL...bummer big time you big speeding dangerous driver you.....We are so naughty!

Watch out Mom - the kharma that got Edbear may well get you next! 'Twas just the other day that Edbear made the mistake of boasting about only one ticket... ...and look what happened to him!