eastend
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bmw estates and x5's down here, tend to just look out for them with fully tinted windows, also there headlights help when they are behind 
always have extra ariels, and a black box above there passenger wing mirror 
[Edited on 26-01-2008 by eastend]
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Toby
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Originally posted by Eckmcmann
The police camera will have the indicated speed on it surely? He might be able to say that the highway code states you are meant to let someone complete the manouvre when overtaking. And that them speeding up is dangerous driving/driving without due care.
i agree. similar thing happend to my uncle on his bike, he overtook someone on single carriage way and climbed up to about 85, but he saw the police straight away and slowed down, they pulled him and warned him about his speed but said they couldnt do anything as he was completing a manovre and it was allowable to break the speed limit to complete a manouvre saftely  i dont understand
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mattk
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Man it must of been one hell of a long straight for a diesel punto to overtake going from 40-82mph 
 doesnt take that long
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Colin
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Quote from the highway code:
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Being overtaken. If a driver is trying to overtake you, maintain a steady course and speed, slowing down if necessary to let the vehicle pass. Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass. Speeding up or driving unpredictably while someone is overtaking you is dangerous. Drop back to maintain a two-second gap if someone overtakes and pulls into the gap in front of you.
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Colin
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So in theory the police man should be getting done for dangerous driving
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gavin18787
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If its as he said I would contest it no questions asked 
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mattk
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seems that way
stupid, bent an twisted nipple heads
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Rob H
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Originally posted by Colin
So in theory the police man should be getting done for dangerous driving
Yup - If he think's he's right, i'd push for getting his hands on the tape and doing the copper over with it.
Presumably they'll mysteriously "lose" the tape, or find a way out of it. I'd be surprised if they're that dumb to try and press charges based on evidence showing themselves to be at fault .
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Colin
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Has anyone ever gained posession of the tape from a police car? Know what to do & who/what to ask etc
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gavin18787
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Havent done anything like this myself but I think there are a few sites about that help with stuff like this. Called pepio or something someone off here should know
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Colin
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pepipoo, I posted on there last night but its down atm.
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carribicbaby
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this is rediculous,my mate 3years ago or so in his chav days,got pulled in his saxo for not speeding but having his undercar neons on a public road,he asked to obtain the video they said they had,they cudnt provide it,case got dropped \ / to the feds,although he shudnt have had them on,they still lied!!!! and yes you can go in and ask for the evidence yourself
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Steve
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yep when your house is being burgled or your being attacked or you have a road traffic accident \ / to the feds
[Edited on 26-01-2008 by Steve]
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CorsAsh
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Quote from the highway code:
168
Being overtaken. If a driver is trying to overtake you, maintain a steady course and speed, slowing down if necessary to let the vehicle pass. Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass. Speeding up or driving unpredictably while someone is overtaking you is dangerous. Drop back to maintain a two-second gap if someone overtakes and pulls into the gap in front of you.
This is what I was referring to, should quote that to them.
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VegasPhil
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Not quite the highway code is it 
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WU-TANG- DAN
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If they fail to hand over the tape then i would imagine the judge would state something like ''the evidence is now unadmissable in court' as they failed to give you a copy.
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SVM 286
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The police WILL get away with this Colin.
They'll simply lie wherever necessary and invent an emergency call if need be.
The JP will believe every word from the police and throw the book at your Father's friend saying he should simply have pulled back in behind the Audi.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but that is just how it works.
I've witnessed and suffered it too often to know any different.
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by carribicbaby
feds
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by eastend
bmw estates and x5's down here, tend to just look out for them with fully tinted windows, also there headlights help when they are behind
always have extra ariels, and a black box above there passenger wing mirror
... and are normally at least half filled with c*nts
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GT190
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police are useless.
thought this was common knowledge?
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gsi-gaz
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
quote:
Originally posted by Ren
I would of just let the car undertake me to be honest, and the pulled back into the lane. If I was overtaking the audi because he was going too slow, then him speeding up would mean ive got no reason to overtake.
He was along side it when it started to speed up its a single carriageway so he was out on the other side of the road. As far as im concerned most people would continue the maneuver....I would!
if im reading this right , "single carrriage way road" shouldnt be overtaking on a road like this,
therefor doesnt have a leg to stand on?
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Jambo
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Police baited me and paul_J into speeding.
They are abusing their powers and enforcing entrapment.
Worthless oxygeon theifs IMO.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by gsi-gaz
quote:
Originally posted by Colin
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Originally posted by Ren
I would of just let the car undertake me to be honest, and the pulled back into the lane. If I was overtaking the audi because he was going too slow, then him speeding up would mean ive got no reason to overtake.
He was along side it when it started to speed up its a single carriageway so he was out on the other side of the road. As far as im concerned most people would continue the maneuver....I would!
if im reading this right , "single carrriage way road" shouldnt be overtaking on a road like this,
therefor doesnt have a leg to stand on?
Why the hell not? Its a road, your allowed to overtake if the car infront is moving slowly
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Police baited me and paul_J into speeding.
They are abusing their powers and enforcing entrapment.
Worthless oxygeon theifs IMO.
Have you been to court yet??
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Jambo
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nope, awaiting my summon/news im banking on april.
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