One rule for them another for us.......
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One rule for them another for us.......
Dano said
Put yourself in his or any of his collegues possition, its 2am, an Impreza or in the old days Cosworth is reported stolen. Its sighted and drives off, a chase/follow/pursuit begins. What would the owner of the car want?
A. The thieves to be caught?
B. His car back?
C. The police officer to call off the pursuit when the speeds reached 100mph?
I do agree with what you're saying as yes you dont want the first time he chases someone to be the first time in the NEW car at high speed but as with regard to the above if it was my impreza which had been stolen i would rather they didn't force the thieves into a chase and make them go faster as they are more likely to crash - most high performance cars now-a-days have a tracker fitted so sit back and watch where they go, no one gets hurt and you catch more people as they may take it back to the ring leader??
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Dano said
I would suspect that a good number of people who have posted objections have been caught speeding and it sticks in your throat….I have and it does mine!
yeah got caught on monday 37 in a 30……yes i should know better but before you judge me it was a dual carriage way no houses or slip roads…first time ever caught speed and this has really P1$$?D me off.
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Each morning I have to run the gauntlet of a laser camera in a van, in a 50mph, going up hill. Its only a matter of time I feel!
The other side of nicking high powered cars these days is for the crimes that are committed while in the thieves possession as well as stripping them for parts etc. Crimes such as ram raids, robberies etc need a swift exit from the crime scene so it follows that if the stolen car and occupants are stopped then a more serious crime isn't committed and the public don't get hurt. Its the damned if you do, damned if you don't.
No one said it would be easy though!!
Dan
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I had a copper try stop me in the G60 Mk1 but he had no chance, I cant stand these idiots and think everyone with a car quick enough should put there foot down! Excuse being if you get caught, that you felt intimedated and threatened by them and have heard stories about police beatings in the area!! What can they say?? Who`s side are they on??
Another one was when some little idiot in a mini hit the mk1 and failed to stop, I proceeded to follow the person whist on my phone to the police(this was before it was illegal) who did absolutly sod all so took this into my own hands by stopping the Thugg and gave him and his car a Good slapping in front of various members of he public ops: I`m not impressed with my actions and luckily never got done for this! this person had no insurance or liscence which means i get nowt even if the Pigs did find him!!!
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I got pulled over by the police once in my mk1 coz I had no number plate on the front. I explained to him I woz havin difficulty finding a number plate holder and he give me the address of VW breakers near chorley. Yes I've been done for speedin over 4 times and will get done again no doubt but I cant hate them. I just dislike some of the decisions they make though.
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I know this is an emotive subject for some, and by all means feel free to express your opinion, but keep it clean and reasonable - I think you know what I mean.
Remember that this is the public face of the club to the outside world and we need to bear in mind the sort of image the forums give.
As I say, discuss away to your hearts content, but please keep it clean - your granny may be reading these forums :wink:
Cheers,
Chris
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Well said DjEv,
I know a fair few Coppers and even I don't like them all!!
:wink:
Well put.
Dan
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one rule for one....
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Old Timer
Personally I have never had any problems, in fact quite the opposite, policemen I have deal with when stopped have been helpful and professional. I know everyone has different experiences, but hopefully you always give someone the benefit of the doubt first time out unless they give you reason not to….
Anyway, probably best to try and keep further posts on this topic "on topic", and to do with the original incident.
Cheers,
Chris
ex '83 Mk1 Golf GTi Campaign owner and missing it already!
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It's understandable that dealing with scumbags day after day can leave you with a jaded view of society, but I've been on the wrong end of peed-off policemen too many times, and I'm afraid it's left a lasting and sour taste. I'm no scumbag and I don't expect to be treated like one by the police.
First bad experience was having parts nicked off my Mini when I was 17. Walked into the police station and reported the theft to be told 'what do you expect us to do about it' (exact words) by the officer behind the desk. I could bore everyone with a string of other incidents. However, the one that sealed it was driving back from Manchester one night. Passed through Salford and someone threw a fence post off the motorway bridge. Hit the bonnet and (luckily) went under the car. Phoned the police from my mobile and they arrived about 15mins afterwards. Was told it was the 'new craze' in Salford and someone was going to get killed soon. Told no chance of catching the criminals, and then was invited to take a breath test (!) Nice. Needless to say I hadn't drank a drop. Two weeks later it was reported on local news (Granada Reports) that the same thing had happened off the same bridge in Salford. The object dropped had gone throught the screen of the girls car and she was in intensive care and needed reconstructive surgery to her face. Manchester Chief of Police was shown talking about a terrible "one-off", etc, etc. What a sick joke. 2 weeks earlier I was told it was the new craze……….
Anyway, I've ranted long enough. I'm sure there's plenty nice coppers out there, but I'm afraid I've never had a 'positive police experience' to date !
Cheers,
Mark
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I think we`ve all seen those police beatings on the tv havent we?? Where some poor guy gets slapped about!! well that happened to a friend of mine whilst i was with him, it wasnt nice whatching 2 coppers slam his face into his bonnet so hard that it dented it! Then i saw a copper punch him 3 times in the face causing him to bleed, then let us go because they new they`d hurt him too bad to put him in a cell. All that because they didnt like the looks of him and thought he was a trouble maker! Need i say anymore??
The Police are the scumbags here i think!
End of subject for me!!
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Sometimes when you meet people you can tell what their like but others just surprise you 8O !I know quite a few police and all are decent people! Even the ones who have pulled me have been ok
Yo walt your definately goin on the agm meetin on ya own now.
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