Food for thought

[PrincessBandit]

I think you will find if the cops dont chase, then there be no need to run.

Classic catch 22 situation.

I hate police chases.

If drivers don't run then there's no chase......

[jrandom]

At present, the incremental penalty for running (as people have noted in another place) is slight. So if someone is looking at serious disqualification anyway, the extra "cost" of running is slight. If the "cost" were higher if caught, despite not being chased, the game might not seem so worth it.

Ixion hits the nub of the matter, IMHO. Assuming you back yourself to stay safe, if you're about to be pulled for anything involving a potential loss of licence, attempting a runner is always worthwhile on a risk/reward basis.

Assuming you back yourself to stay safe.

[Naki Rat]

A topical issue right now.

Okay you should not run from the Police, that is obvious...however, the Police know that there may be a crash and fatalities.

Humans make mistakes, it is inbred. Is the chase really worth the outcome?

In the end it's natural selection at work. Just a shame when the retard behind the wheel kills or maims innocent others. And the 'retard' tag can just as easily apply to the chaser as the chased.

[dipshit]

Reckon a whole sector (or two) of society would be over the moon if that were to happen.

Only for a short while though.

Imagine how many red light runners we would soon have if the police weren't even going to bother to enforce the law.

You'd be far more likely to be taken out by a red light runner than getting caught up in a police chase.

A car full of morons taking themselves out is a small price to pay.

[Indoo]

A topical issue right now.

Okay you should not run from the Police, that is obvious...however, the Police know that there may be a crash and fatalities.

Humans make mistakes, it is inbred. Is the chase really worth the outcome?


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/7731936.stm

And what makes you think that if the Police hadn't attempted chasing that the very same outcome wouldn't have occurred?

From that report the guy had already left the Police car for dead when he crashed. Had the Police abandoned it immediately do you think he would have suddenly started driving normally knowing that a convoy of cop cars is flocking into the area where hes heading? He would have continued going like hell until he was out of the area.

Maybe the Police shouldn't have even attempted to stop the car in first place, after all we do need to ensure the survival of societies best and brightest. The same should really apply for foot pursuits as well, wouldn't want a burglar to sprain an ankle and have to take time off.

I could understand the relevance if that had been a chase going on for some time with the Police right up the guys arse still following him as he drove like a maniac before crashing into an innocent family killing them, but that example?

[boomer]

Agree although I suspect being Manchester the occupants were all go for the idea.

wtf sort of random comment is that?! Surely you're not pigeon holing..becasue we know crime doesn't happen anywhere else 'cept tut norf.. huh?! its grim up Norf huh Graham?

[OutForADuck]

The moment you decide to run, its ended badly.

Very hard to outrun radio, dozens of cops, some plain cloths, helicopter and after all that, you had better be riding a bike with incorrect rego because even if its a mates bike how long are they going to "not give you up" for when the cops hold them responsible as the registered owner to fess up or take the hit themselves?

Na... all the above without even crashing or causing another accident....

I'd prefer to cry on the side of the road and take it like a baby Whilst phoning for the taxi

[Grahameeboy]

And what makes you think that if the Police hadn't attempted chasing that the very same outcome wouldn't have occurred?

From that report the guy had already left the Police car for dead when he crashed. Had the Police abandoned it immediately do you think he would have suddenly started driving normally knowing that a convoy of cop cars is flocking into the area where hes heading? He would have continued going like hell until he was out of the area.

Maybe the Police shouldn't have even attempted to stop the car in first place, after all we do need to ensure the survival of societies best and brightest. The same should really apply for foot pursuits as well, wouldn't want a burglar to sprain an ankle and have to take time off.

I could understand the relevance if that had been a chase going on for some time with the Police right up the guys arse still following him as he drove like a maniac before crashing into an innocent family killing them, but that example?

I understand...the answer is no one knows the outcome...

The ankle point is a bit of a "limp" one though...

[Grahameeboy]

wtf sort of random comment is that?! Surely you're not pigeon holing..becasue we know crime doesn't happen anywhere else 'cept tut norf.. huh?! its grim up Norf huh Graham?

I knew that would bring you out...come on give us a

[Grahameeboy]

If drivers don't run then there's no chase......

Couldn't agree more but there is the bigger picture...you know pity you are not single cause you sound hot...

[PrincessBandit]

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[Brett]

riiiight... ok...

lets take it further... cop, while pursuing the suspect, crashes into an innocent motorist, lets say a family, and takes out a couple of people... The suspect is still at fault?

I despise the lack of personal responsibility.

I am with you on this Alan.