Nick Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I've received a few lengthy lectures after being pulled over (without any evidence other than what they saw). The best thing is do is to keep your mouth shut and take it on the chin until they leave you to go about your business. Don't incriminate yourself and don't act like a smart ar*e. Most coppers are just doing their job, but in every walk of life there's always the odd self righteous twat. A lot depends on your attitude when you're pulled over IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 ...The best thing is do is to keep your mouth shut and take it on the chin until they leave you to go about your business. Don't incriminate yourself and don't act like a smart ar*e.... I couldn't agree more. The first line of defence is to calm things down and try not to stand out or get a ticket in the first place. Otherwise you risk making someone remember you and making it the aim of his whole career to nail you down. The less personal the better. The ideal speeder is the one who is invisible, blends with the environment, doesn't stand out in any way. You'd be surprised how well this works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 The ideal speeder is the one who is invisible, blends with the environment, doesn't stand out in any way. You'd be surprised how well this works. Yep, that's why I had my car painted yellow.... ............. - Doh! I totally agree with Nick above. Keep polite, don't answer back, and don't speak unless you're spoken to. Certainly don't be mouthy, and don't try to justify any stupid driving they may have seen you doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I think that these references to 'leptons' really tell a lot about someone's attitude. What next, scared of our own shadow attacking us? Ok, just for you, I reached 140mph, just using terms that are commonly used.....everyone knows what you mean when saying leptons, I dont do it for the fact of maybe being prosecuted, trust me, otherwise the history on this board would have me up for a lot worse.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Nah, it was a general comment, don't take it personally mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Nah, it was a general comment, don't take it personally mate. Sorry, just that you posted it straight after me, I'll wind me kneck back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I've received a few lengthy lectures after being pulled over (without any evidence other than what they saw). The best thing is do is to keep your mouth shut and take it on the chin until they leave you to go about your business. Don't incriminate yourself and don't act like a smart ar*e. Most coppers are just doing their job, but in every walk of life there's always the odd self righteous twat. A lot depends on your attitude when you're pulled over IMO. Spot on, i think this is probably why i haven't got any points. If you get a twat though you're screwed, only gonna make things worse if you give them lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I totally agree with Nick above. Keep polite, don't answer back, and don't speak unless you're spoken to. Certainly don't be mouthy, and don't try to justify any stupid driving they may have seen you doing. Yeah, bend over and take it up the ass, give in to their power trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Yeah, bend over and take it up the ass, give in to their power trip. don't laugh, it works. We're not talking proposing oral sex, but humility certainly helps your case. If you can't fake it, then just keeping your mouth *shut* is a very good strategy. Everything you say can be used against you, either literally (through their notes) or as they are making their minds up in the very first seconds of the encounter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Shouldn't this be in the members section?? 145 is too high true, but do all the people saying it's reckless really think 70/80 is safe?? If you were to have a blow out at that speed you and everyone around would be in a spot of trouble. Maybe if we are all to be safe we should limit our cars and not drive at anything over 50?? IMO the difference is the law. If you hit someone/something at 70 (in a 70 zone) then at least you know you were inside the law, if you were doing more than that then you would always have that "what if" doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Of course, thats why a lot of them do that job, they get off on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Yeah, bend over and take it up the ass, give in to their power trip. If you don't, you'll get it up the ass anyway! So, how did the conversation go when you were pulled? Cop - Do you know how fast you were travelling son? Bob - Yeah mate, 140+, but you couldn't keep up ha-ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I'm not arguring against it Matt But sadly thats what you have to do. I did the opposite, in fact laid into how he was driving like a complete tit, and thats probably where I lost it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Cop: you know why we stopped you? 145mph driver: random check?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted April 17, 2006 Author Share Posted April 17, 2006 If you don't, you'll get it up the ass anyway! So, how did the conversation go when you were pulled? Cop - Do you know how fast you were travelling son? Bob - Yeah mate, 140+, but you couldn't keep up ha-ha! it went: copper - "do you know why i have stopped you?" me - "eeeerrrr" (thinkin is there any point in him asking?) copper - " please dont tell me you dont know" (laughing) me - "may have been going a little fast!" copper - "triple figures, well into it, lecture.....lecture.......lecture...more lecture...... me - "ok so what do i get then?" copper - "cant give you anything but a caution" me - very very very relieved, big smile, laughed (didnt mean to couldnt help it) both on our way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchaos Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 lol you lucky get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 don't laugh, it works. We're not talking proposing oral sex, but humility certainly helps your case. If you can't fake it, then just keeping your mouth *shut* is a very good strategy. Everything you say can be used against you, either literally (through their notes) or as they are making their minds up in the very first seconds of the encounter. Exactly, if they've just pulled you over after tearing past them at christ knows what speed then how you act in the first few seconds speaks volumes for what kind of a driver you are. Obviously they know you've a disregard for the speed limit, but do you come across as someone mature, calm and collected. Or, a cocky boy racer that thinks he's a super star behind the wheel? If I was a copper I'd be more lenient towards someone that knows he's in the wrong and accepts he's been caught, than someone that thinks he owns the road. I nearly messed up once. After a lengthy lecture he was taking my details and asked the size of the engine so I automatically said "3 litre". He pauses, looks at his mate, looks at the car, and then looks at me. "It's also got two turbos" I add. "That'll be why" he mutters as he carries on scribbling... Wasn't easy keeping a straight face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaijin Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Don't try it in N.Ireland.I was done for 72 on an A road.One copper,no 'vascar'or video evidence.His word against mine.Three points but no fine and an absolute discharge,no idea what that meant.Count your blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piehound Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 our storeman at work and his mate where doing over 150 mph on there bikes when they slowed down a lone copper caught them up went to court and they got done for speed in eccess of 100mph as he had no equipment running in the car,and could not get the real speed it was just his word saying that at 100mph he still was not gaining on them, it was enough to nick them 28 day ban each be careful out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 you guys are all nuts i never go above 70mph......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 My mate's a cop and says he regularly lets people off if they're nice and admit what they did, don't try and give lame excuses etc. As soon as one comes up with some lip he keeps them there as long as possible and gives them as much hassle as he can. I've also taken him in my car at 120 as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Look, just picture yourself in the cop's position. He's seen a lot of plonkers, heard all the excuses you can imagine. He tries to pretend that he does a public service (sometimes it is, but normally it's a drag) He's really bored with morons putting themselves at risk, along with everyone else around them. He wants to be seen as a figure of authority, that's the peak of his social influence most probably. If you deprive him of the uniform's "awe" factor, then he's just a bloke going up and down the roads every day, like those who used to pick up dead animals from the tarmac. Just give him his 15mins of fame and get on with it. See it as a social service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 excellent description, spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 True, when I was stopped in the US, the copper asked why I was 'nervous', which I was. I replied that it wasn't every day that I got stopped by the police, which he took as some kind of compliment. I would kiss ass all day long if it meant I would be let off, and I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Look, just picture yourself in the cop's position. He's seen a lot of plonkers, heard all the excuses you can imagine. He tries to pretend that he does a public service (sometimes it is, but normally it's a drag) He's really bored with morons putting themselves at risk, along with everyone else around them. He wants to be seen as a figure of authority, that's the peak of his social influence most probably. If you deprive him of the uniform's "awe" factor, then he's just a bloke going up and down the roads every day, like those who used to pick up dead animals from the tarmac. Just give him his 15mins of fame and get on with it. See it as a social service. As usual John when you get started, you talk utter shite out of your arse! You have far more knowledge when you post about tech articles. Your knowledge is a worthy asset. But this is just utter drivel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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