A couple of thank yous - Page 2

Dan1971 · 01-10-12, 06:44 PM

The internet is a hive of boasting and untruths that will never lead to a prosecution unless there's supporting video footage or a witness.

I drove home at 150mph tonight after work. Total boll0cks so nothing's gonna happen to me.

Here's the score -

You go over - you get points - simples. You don't want points - don't go over. I'm no angel - but if I go over, I expect to get done for it and contrary to popular belief I don't have a get out of jail free card. In some forces - there are kittys in place for reporting officers from surrounding areas.

Limits have been here for years and will be for many years to come. If we didn't have them people'd be getting killed all over the place.

For some people who can drive - have good reactions and have maintained their cars with good brakes and good tyres, they may be too low. For others they are still too high. The most dangerous group are those that THINK they are good good drivers and THINK their car can stop instantly if they need it to.

Until you've dealt with the aftermath of a serious accident - lost someone precious - you won't understand fully.

Flashing to warn is obstruction.

Smokey · 01-10-12, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan1971

Until you've dealt with the aftermath of a serious accident - lost someone precious - you won't understand fully.

Couldn't agree more!

stamford · 01-10-12, 08:37 PM

I would also like to add that in the 30 or so years I have been driving I have never been done for speeding or been breathylised, totally clean licence etc. However if one day I do get a ticket for going too fast I will not complain as it was obviously deserved. Driving a car today is a risk due to the amount of cars on the road and so many people in a rush to go somewhere reliant on satnav and snoopers with little regard for other road users and pedestrians.

I took up motor racing over 24 years ago purely to get the red mist out of my system in a safe environment. It is easy to get carried away.

Drive safe people!

WalkerDnB · 01-10-12, 08:41 PM

As a few people have said I think they can be very harsh with camera vans catching people who have unwittingly crept over the limit.

The laws are abit strict I think everyone brakes the law whilst however minor because there's so many driving laws Im surprised you allowed to adjust the volume on your stereo (in fact I bet there's a law for that)

Also some officers (because there not all bad lol) should set an example
I've seen police driving Mobile phone in hand and one driving with no hands on the wheel

theboynoz · 01-10-12, 08:53 PM

I have a feeling there could be a few arguments soon, lol.

I had points, for driving like a tw@, luckily the only times I crashed (and I have twice) no one was hurt and one of them I was actually stationary waiting for a press repoter to drive past (he skidded, and hit me).

Anyway I digress, I have not had any points for several years now as I realised that driving like a b3ll3nd is not a good idea. All i can say is thank god i realised before it was too late! If i get caught speeding again, then it is my own fault. I was breathalised twice, probably as I was a young driver, but never failed that....I do have some sense!

About the coppers on the phone etc, yes it happens, but have you seen the amount of 'normal' public that do the same? Oh well.... Back under my rock now.

Smokey · 01-10-12, 09:18 PM

Police doing it is inexcusable imo.

WalkerDnB · 01-10-12, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokey

Police doing it is inexcusable imo.

yeah same here
Dont get me wrong though I have nothing against the police (im not one of those people that moans about them driving at 100mph plus) just they should be setting an example

stamford · 01-10-12, 09:33 PM

Anyone caught driving whilst on the phone should be shot imo, time for Dredd.

mattie007 · 01-10-12, 09:47 PM

One thing I do notice while out on the motorbike is the amount of drivers that flash me to warn of a speed camera. I was riding around Bedford a few weeks back and about 20 cars flashed to warn me! Crawled past the officer with his speed gun at 20mph and gave a friendly nod

Can't get more safe and friendly than that.

Smokey · 01-10-12, 10:34 PM

This is why I introduced the track car. I don't know about Grimmy, Marcus, Kev, Stephen and all the others but I don't need as much of a buzz from the mk2 180 as the adrenalin was dumped on track. Nothing compares to 900bhp monsters flying about you and cars on your tail to get the blood pumping! Nothing on road really compares so there's no point!