Busted...

**westie** · 17th July 2008, 22:09

Originally Posted by scumdog

Fucked if I would call it enforced, a bit of guidance more like it.

Tomatoes tomaaatoes call it what you like

**jaymzw** · 17th July 2008, 22:16

Originally Posted by scumdog

So what was 'enforced'???

Get a grip.

One could argue that there was enforcement as MBB stated he drove to the speed limit all the way home. Clearly most riders here would responde better to a "slow down son" than a ticket. I think we need more rational cops like this. I think they are still enforcing the law by issueing warnings to members of the public

**scumdog** · 17th July 2008, 22:19

Originally Posted by jaymzw

I think they are still enforcing the law by issueing warnings to members of the public

'THINK'?
I KNOW they do.

**Ixion** · 17th July 2008, 22:20

Hm

I find that there is a Police policy statement on the use of CCTV cameras by the Police

And since these Transhit cameras seem to be being used for police purposes it seems to me that they should comply with that policy. Which, they don't.

Me thinks a letter to Transhit may be needed.

**jaymzw** · 17th July 2008, 22:23

Originally Posted by scumdog

'THINK'?
I KNOW they do.

Mmm

validation is good lol

Your a cop aye ScumDog?

Just out of interest, how many "warnings" would you issue a day?

**Brett** · 17th July 2008, 22:29

Hard luck MBB. The South Eastern is one that I used to get a bit carried away on on the way to work sometimes when it was empty. Good on the cop for having a different approach.

**mynameis** · 17th July 2008, 22:48

You must have been appealing to him !

Count ya lucky stars !

**breakaway** · 17th July 2008, 23:25

It's all fun and games till you lose your licence.

**jrandom** · 18th July 2008, 06:52

Originally Posted by breakaway

It's all fun and games till you lose your licence.

No, that's when the fun and games begin.

**Duke girl** · 18th July 2008, 08:45

Why is it that for those who get pulled over by the cops for doing something wrong while on the road can bad mouth them for doing what they get paid for and that being keeping the roads a safe place for everyone to use. I would hate to live in this world without them and commend them for the job they do. You were lucky to come accross a cop who gave you a warning and not a ticket. Maybe you should take out a lotto ticket as you never know you may be lucky 2nd time around also.

**Meanie** · 18th July 2008, 08:50

Originally Posted by Duke girl

Why is it that for those who get pulled over by the cops for doing something wrong while on the road can bad mouth them for doing what they get paid for and that being keeping the roads a safe place for everyone to use. I would hate to live in this world without them and commend them for the job they do. You were lucky to come accross a cop who gave you a warning and not a ticket. Maybe you should take out a lotto ticket as you never know you may be lucky 2nd time around also.

She has a good point...............

**jrandom** · 18th July 2008, 09:04

Originally Posted by Duke girl

Why is it that for those who get pulled over by the cops for doing something wrong while on the road can bad mouth them for doing what they get paid for and that being keeping the roads a safe place for everyone to use.

There's keeping the roads safe, and then there's chickenshit revenue-gathering.

More intelligent guidance like what MBB received and less robotic 'enforcement' of rigid rules that cannot always apply perfectly to varying roads and conditions would go a long way toward improving the public image of the traffic police.

We all want to ride safely and take responsibility for our actions, and cooperation will always be forthcoming when law enforcement is done intelligently.

**vifferman** · 18th July 2008, 11:34

Originally Posted by madbikeboy

I found myself respecting his approach, and even better, after the discussion, he let me off without a ticket. I rode home sensibly, and for once kept near the speed limit. I think being told to slow down respectfully had more effect than getting ticketed.

Lesson learned.

The last-but-one ticket I got, was the same for me (except he didn't let me off). However (but!) the last one really pissed me off - there was no discussion, the cop was young enough to be my son, and was grinning like a Cheshire cat most of the time. Yeah, maybe he was just a bit nervous, or maybe ticketing me gave him some perverse pleasure.
Whatever.
All I know is it didn't make me remorseful, just resentful, and a bit paranoid. At the time, there was no other traffic (none! Just the cop car), and the conditions were not at all unsafe (no kids or pedestrians around, and I was riding safely).
Yes, I deserved the ticket, and I have since taken to riding a bit more carefully. Not more safely - just taking more care to not get pinged.
The money ($150, IIRC) wasn't an issue. The points (35) were a bit of a piss-off. But (however!) the attitude and way the ticket was delivered didn't help police/public relations at all, and were purely enforcement/revenue gathering, whereas they could have been educational and furthered public relations. Goodness knows the pleece could do with more public confidence and good PR.

**scrivy** · 18th July 2008, 12:29

Not all cops are b@stards.

I remember way back when I was 17...... riding around on my GSX1229EF, around Tauranga doing wheelies etc. waiting for a mate to finish work. I ended up in a park that had just been recently graveled. I went flying through it lock to lock sideways, doing donuts (no other vehicles or people present). Thought it was great fun, so did it 2 more times. As I drove out of the park, there was a bike cop sitting on his bike with a big smile on his face. He asked what I was doing.... ummmm, errrr... "I got sideways on the gravel, and was lucky not to go down - since there were no signs around etc.... (bullshit)"....
Fine he said, so why go back and do it again, twice??? :slap:

He laughed at me and my lame excuse. I thought I was screwed, but he just said don't let me catch you again, and since there was no one else around to see it, I should go on my merry way!!!!! FARK ME!!!
He also said I had good bike handling skills for a 17 year old. I was stoked. Sweating like mad, but stocked!!
Can't tar them all with the same brush.