Running from cops

**madboy** · 18th January 2006, 20:13

Well, if you're after advice on runners, then have a read of this. Don't ask how I know this, because I'd never ever do something as illegal as a runner.

1. Be prepared to take HUGE risks. Just cos they say on TV that they pull out when it gets too hot in the kitchen, doesn't mean to say they actually do.
2. Usually they don't pull out until they've lost you. That means you need to get away from them, and stay away from them.
3. Don't have a distinctive bike. They're human too, they might have limited IQ but they still have memories just like you and I.
4. Cops have egos. They HATE you getting away. So although you might think you've got more motivation to get away than they have to catch you, think again.
5. No plate (or taped plate). This gives you the flexibility to slow down when you need to. Also lessens the chance that a member of the public will identify and report the bike that flew past them.
6. Don't let the adrenaline rush take over. You need to make some quick and very important decisions on a very regular basis throughout a runner, and in the minutes following. Keep a clear head.
7. If you're running near home, slow down before you get near your place. If necessary, take the pursuit down a suburb or two to lose them, but don't get chased home. You don't want your neighbour to ring the cops saying they heard sirens and then that bastard next door with the f-ing noisy bike came screaming home. Likewise you don't want someone flagging them down on the side of the road and say "Are you looking for the flying bike? It went that way!" No one sees a bike at 50k. EVERYONE sees one at 150k.
8. Don't taunt them. Don't go looking for it. Do it only when you need to. Lights come on, you f*** off. Don't hang around. Don't tempt fate.
9. Pray. Believe in a higher being. Pursuits may be easier with power/weight, local knowledge, superior deathwish and a scanner, but there's still 50% LUCK.

**Sparky Bills** · 18th January 2006, 20:19

Very well said Mr MB.

**Roki_nz** · 18th January 2006, 20:25

Never have had to run from the cops in a car or bike, unless you count the time an undercover police car was following me and lost him after a few turns here and there. But anyways here is my 5 cents. Before running think, is it an 80-dollar fine and if so better to pay than run if it’s perhaps you licence etc then you may have reason. Like I said at the start never had to run of cops simple because I am smart enough to know where and when I can play and when and where not to.

Also I think I have heard police motor bikes can’t chase you if you run not sure how true that is but I have had mates tell me that and believe me they have run from them.

**madboy** · 18th January 2006, 20:29

Originally Posted by Roki_nz

Also I think I have heard police motor bikes can’t chase you if you run not sure how true that is but I have had mates tell me that and believe me they have run from them.

That's gotta be bollocks. We've got a friend who's a bike cop so might as him next time I see him. But he was pretty keen on telling me how well the pig bikes feel at 230k. Although we did discuss how much more powerful, lighter and narrower a 636 was than a BMW

**scumdog** · 18th January 2006, 21:26

I run WITH them, does that count??

**Sniper** · 18th January 2006, 21:37

I suppose, who would have the guts to do a runner?

**cowpoos** · 18th January 2006, 21:45

not someone on a 250

thats not guts...its delusion

**N4CR** · 18th January 2006, 23:21

Hmm... I know of two people on Il4 250's that have done it, NOT me though... well I could have... but didn't.

**loosebruce** · 18th January 2006, 23:27

Originally Posted by madboy

8. Don't taunt them. Don't go looking for it. Do it only when you need to.

whoops my bad.

**Jantar** · 18th January 2006, 23:28

My very first runner was on a 250. Mind you that was in 1972 and the cop was in a mini. I didn't intend doing a runner, it just happened by accident.

**JWALKER** · 19th January 2006, 06:34

i have a question about doing a runner, maybe one of the friendly bike policeman, might be able to help me out on this.

if you did a runner and lost a particular cop and then the next day he saw you and pulled you over, even though you were doing legal at that particular time, can they fine you for doing the runner the day before?

**Lou Girardin** · 19th January 2006, 07:18

Originally Posted by Zapf

sweet... next time I see a cop I'll go stick my head in the bush.... I can't see them they can't see me!

There'll already be one there with his laser gun.

**idb** · 19th January 2006, 07:26

If television has taught me anything it's that cops are dumb and if you run away they crash into piles of boxes, roadside stalls and each other.
And their cars turn over really easily.

Ref: Dukes of Hazzard, The Blues Brothers.

**loosebruce** · 19th January 2006, 07:42

Originally Posted by JWALKER

i have a question about doing a runner, maybe one of the friendly bike policeman, might be able to help me out on this.

if you did a runner and lost a particular cop and then the next day he saw you and pulled you over, even though you were doing legal at that particular time, can they fine you for doing the runner the day before?

As far as i know he's have to prove it was you and in court with a good lawyer that'd be damn hard for them without getting your plate or the likes in the first place, but in saying that if they got your plate you'd know about it by the next day.
Things to bear in mind, the ol alstare edition gix is pretty distinctive bike, have a couple of helmets and a change of riding gear not on you at the time of riding, but you know what i mean, as if you're riding around in a bright yellow rossi rep suit on a distinctive bike, they'll soon cotton on. Really if you're gonna gap it on a regular basis, keep your kit/bike simple and common.