Police Officers' expertise sought

[Max Preload]

Kind of restores a little faith in the Police hierarchy doesn't it, even if not the front line Police.

That said there's still a lot more restoring to do to get back to the level of confidence they've previously enjoyed (from me in particular). But it's a start.

[peasea]

Kind of restores a little faith in the Police hierarchy doesn't it, even if not the front line Police.

That said there's still a lot more restoring to do to get back to the level of confidence they've previously enjoyed (from me in particular). But it's a start.

You're on the button there. It must be difficult for the powers that be to recruit intelligent people for a job like that. Nuff said.

[Renegade]

You're on the button there. It must be difficult for the powers that be to recruit intelligent people for a job like that. Nuff said.

when i was a kid i wouldnt eevn had dared get lippy to a cop, nowadays these lil punks think its acceptable, bring back the biff to teach some respect, dam this tree huggin PC world!!

[scumdog]

Nice to see it's sorted - I'd be curious to see how things became unravelled and the bike impounded without (apparent) reason.

[skidMark]

With that in mind, could you not sue the NZ Police for loss of enjoyment while they had your bike? What about wrongful imprisonment of the bike, it would undoubtedly be suffering from stress and in need of some counselling. You could set yourself up as a motorcycle counsellor and comfort the bike in your own home (as well as yourself) then charge the Police by the hour. Did they service or wax it while they had it? Was it covered with a nice woollen blankie? If not you could also go them for failing to supply the basics of life.

You could have some fun with that, surely?

Seriously; if the cop's impoundment of the bike was unlawful then his judgement of what's dangerous and what's not is questionable, right?

Post his name and/or badge number would ya?

won't sue them, but my bike was nice and clean when it got taken.

got in back from impound yard, bloodey thing was filthy.

covered in dust...like muddy /gravel dust...ugh...

ahh well a quick wash and she was pretty

[Patrick]

won't sue them, but my bike was nice and clean when it got taken.

got in back from impound yard, bloodey thing was filthy.

covered in dust...like muddy /gravel dust...ugh...

ahh well a quick wash and she was pretty

probably panel beater dust... most storage providers are panelbeater/tow firms...

[craigs288]

Seriously; if the cop's impoundment of the bike was unlawful then his judgement of what's dangerous and what's not is questionable, right?

Post his name and/or badge number would ya?

When Mark goes to court he should be placing some serious emphasis on the fact that the officer seemed to be unaware of the correct charges/procedures to be followed, based on the illegal and incorrect impounding of the vehicle which does not relate to the charges laid against Mark.
If the officer couldn't determine the correct procedure in relation to the offence, then there is some doubt as to the officer's ability to determine the original charge in the first place.
Coupled with the inconvenience (and great cost) of a completely unnecessary vehicle impounding, Mark will be unfairly punished if any further fines are imposed.

Maybe

[Patrick]

When Mark goes to court he should be placing some serious emphasis on the fact that the officer seemed to be unaware of the correct charges/procedures to be followed, based on the illegal and incorrect impounding of the vehicle which does not relate to the charges laid against Mark.
If the officer couldn't determine the correct procedure in relation to the offence, then there is some doubt as to the officer's ability to determine the original charge in the first place.
Coupled with the inconvenience (and great cost) of a completely unnecessary vehicle impounding, Mark will be unfairly punished if any further fines are imposed.

Maybe

I don't think so Tim.... charges are correct, just the impound wan't and the impound has nothing to do with the charge. Inconvenience? Yep, probably... cost? Nada... released without fees.

But with the hourly rates the courts give to scumsucking oxygen thieves who owe thousands of $$$ in fines, only for them to be wiped for a little bit of Community Work, since he lost his bike for a week or two the court may give him $$$ instead for his offending...

Bwahahahahahahaha....

[pritch]

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But with the hourly rates the courts give to scumsucking oxygen thieves who owe thousands of $$$ in fines, only for them to be wiped for a little bit of Community Work,

Ain't that the truth! I wish I was paid at the rate that the courts use to calculate the number of hours community work needed to pay off $10,000 plus worth of fines...

[craigs288]

[QUOTE=Patrick;
But with the hourly rates the courts give to scumsucking oxygen thieves who owe thousands of $$$ in fines, only for them to be wiped for a little bit of Community Work, since he lost his bike for a week or two the court may give him $$$ instead for his offending...

Bwahahahahahahaha....[/QUOTE]

If they were really clever they would have just given Skidmark a big fine and let him ride away to accumulate more fines on another day, over and over, ad infinitum.
Think about it, if they take away the vehicle and/or licence, how can you possibly get back out on the road to help our road safety and law enforcement officers meet their necessary quotas?
Possibly the best idea ever for getting rid of vehicle impounding and licence removal, not to mention the extra generated revenue. Assuming that people will actually pay their fines.

[Renegade]

Think about it, if they take away the vehicle and/or licence, how can you possibly get back out on the road to help our road safety and law enforcement officers meet their necessary quotas?
[/QUOTE]

thats a great idea you should write a letter to howard broad with that gem!!

[Pancakes]

Reading between the lines Mark's bike was in a state to get busted and when he picks it up the shifter is busted and the cops/towie/storage place didn't do it or that woulda been worth a mention. So you binned it Mark? So unless you got hit and it was someone elses fault you lost control of your bike? And you didn't have time to brush yourself off and ride off home after a 2nd gear start before the cops came? So it was public/spectacular enough that at least one person called it in and the cops gave it high priority or you hit someone else? Dude from the short time I've met you you seem like a sweet as, young guy but shit, do you think you might be asking for it just a wee bit? I'm not sure but when the cop was at the scene with you they must have been supplied your other history and may not have been too convinced by the well practiced "shamefull and sorry" face? Dude, I hope things go well for you but reading this I have to admit I was thinking "hope it stays locked up long enough that he learns his lesson". Come on Mark.