Failure to make way for red/blue flashing lights

[Robbo]

The rest were fairly good posts... then this one...

There are good reasons for not hearing them... especially since the sirens might not have been on.... and when spotted, got out of the way immediately. A reasonable excuse. NO further action.

No response = ticket.

Take Patricks advise Spank and that should be the end of the matter.
Cheers

[Renegade]

if they were going to ticket you they would have tried by now, the reason they cant is they cant prove who was riding they bike (helmet on etc) so they are asking for a nice letter to incriminate yourself or pass blame to another rider in which case opening up avenues to issue tickets.

id say write the letter with your explanation for not seeing them as it sounds like you are genuine, if they send you a ticket defend it on the grounds they havnt proven you were the rider.

[Patrick]

strobes you say...
That also could have been the problem.

could have thought they were just a reoccurring side affect of the LSD he had taken the night before.

Unsure about them actually... might just be LED's ... I don't look at them, or else I might break out into dance... Now that would be scary.....

[Patrick]

if they were going to ticket you they would have tried by now, the reason they cant is they cant prove who was riding they bike (helmet on etc) so they are asking for a nice letter to incriminate yourself or pass blame to another rider in which case opening up avenues to issue tickets.

id say write the letter with your explanation for not seeing them as it sounds like you are genuine, if they send you a ticket defend it on the grounds they havnt proven you were the rider.

Ummm... If you write the letter, you are identifying yourself as the rider. If they demand the driver detail, then you have to anyway. Just explain as it actually happened, (wind noise, unsighted, etc... but once seen, moved out of the way immediately). A reasonable excuse would have an equally reasonable outcome.

[peasea]

A reasonable excuse would have an equally reasonable outcome.

Ya reckon?

[pritch]

I saw one tonight on my way home from work, a mufti Holden with sirens blaring and nobody getting out of his way. The muppets were all looking around for an emergency vehicle - but couldn't see one.

[ManDownUnder]

Cut and paste the opening post to this thread. It's explanation enough!

[Patrick]

Ya reckon?

Hell yeah. You know its true.... don't deny....

[peasea]

Hell yeah. You know its true.... don't deny....

Well in my (fairly extensive) experience wiv da fun po-lees, the decision to ticket has been made well before the wheels have stopped turning. Polite/rude, it makes no odds. I got stopped the other morning, minor transgression, I was polite-as, ticket anyway. I might as well start with a tirade coz at least I'm going to get some pleasure in abusing the fuck outta the fuck for my hard-earned cash.

Being polite doesn't fucking work.

So yes, I deny.

[scumdog]

Well in my (fairly extensive) experience wiv da fun po-lees, the decision to ticket has been made well before the wheels have stopped turning. Polite/rude, it makes no odds. I got stopped the other morning, minor transgression, I was polite-as, ticket anyway. I might as well start with a tirade coz at least I'm going to get some pleasure in abusing the fuck outta the fuck for my hard-earned cash.

Being polite doesn't fucking work.

So yes, I deny.

Many of my 'clients' would beg to differ.

Of course they WON'T be the gobby ones.

Takes all sorts - on both sides.

[peasea]

Many of my 'clients' would beg to differ.

Of course they WON'T be the gobby ones.

Takes all sorts - on both sides.

But you're thpeshul

[Patrick]

Many of my 'clients' would beg to differ.

Of course they WON'T be the gobby ones.

Takes all sorts - on both sides.

Mine too...

Peasea must be the "thpeshal" one who attracts attention to oneself...

[peasea]

Mine too...

Peasea must be the "thpeshal" one who attracts attention to oneself...

I used to, am a bit older now, over it etc. I get the distinct impression that you're an overbearing cunt at times, taking advantage of your size, weight and uniform. But not always. There does seem to be some sensibility and fairness in your posts.

I was taking the piss, as I do, and if Scummy writes less tax forms than most would perfer to imgaine (myself included) in favour of a good 'ticking off' then I applaude him. It's just that positive policing is very hard to find these days.

[davebullet]

Does the road code stipulate how often you must do a rear vision check? (can't remember). Does their letter indicate how long they were following you before you moved over? If the former is greater than the latter - then say you were inbetween your regular checks. Also state as soon as you noticed, "you would have observed me make a quick but safe lane change to allow you to pass". This forces them to recollect events and acknowledge you did do something to make way.

I agree about writing back. Not writing back means you can't remember anything = not observant which would support their point.

It's odd they just didn't slap you with a ticket.... so if they didn't (it's very rare our road legal system gives you the chance to explain...) maybe they cannot fine you or know they are on shaky ground?

[Patrick]

I get the distinct impression that you're an overbearing cunt at times, taking advantage of your size, weight and uniform. But not always. There does seem to be some sensibility and fairness in your posts....

Only when they don't listen to good advice and reason... and if they then are wanting to take me on, spitting in my face, having a go, threatening me and my family, then yeah, I am an overbearing cunt at times taking full advantage of my size and weight. Never the uniform tho. Its ugly.....

I get the distinct impression that you are a shit stirrer.