jonathanc Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2092245/Car-Wars-Policeman-Paul-Fletcher-wrecks-40k-supercar-test-drive.html I do realise he is "testing" the car and it is 2am but still it seems this is on public road in what is still a normal car yet to be converted for police use. Should he be charged for dangerous driving like the rest of us if this happens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It was never going to be converted. It belonged to VW's press office, and yes, he absolutely should have the book thrown at him. He made a right mess of that car and was obviously pushing it way too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 It was never going to be converted. It belonged to VW's press office, and yes, he absolutely should have the book thrown at him. He made a right mess of that car and was obviously pushing it way too hard. From that picture it looked like it might have rolled too. I understand testing but shouldn't they reserve the higher speed stuff on private tracks? At first I didn't care much but after seeing that picture I am a bit shocked. I know if a civvy does this he will be jailed with a crim record! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I've seen marked traffic cars exeeding the limit all the time around my way without lights on. I think they should like everyone else if there not going to an emergency. They tailgate quite a lot going up the A77 and practicaly force people to move over its shocking. They should throw the book at that guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Pfft, trafford park, 2am, obviously he's been to the street racing (some local members will know what I mean) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 He should be made an example of. Lord knows they'd do it to Joe Motorist (he's not a real guy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Aww bless, he can do what he wants hes a copper !!! So no blue lights and driving like a [MOD EDIT: Removed]!!! nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 I've seen marked traffic cars exeeding the limit all the time around my way without lights on. I think they should like everyone else if there not going to an emergency. They tailgate quite a lot going up the A77 and practicaly force people to move over its shocking. They should throw the book at that guy! TO be fair marked (or in some cases unmarked) traffic cars are specially prepped for high speed driving (not that I condone it tho!) so that is a different matter. In the news above it seems that its just a normal Golf R straight from the dealership. I wasn't aware of this kind of arrangement between police and dealerships before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 He needs to be sent to prison and get aquainted with the population there..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 TO be fair marked (or in some cases unmarked) traffic cars are specially prepped for high speed driving (not that I condone it tho!) so that is a different matter. In the news above it seems that its just a normal Golf R straight from the dealership. I wasn't aware of this kind of arrangement between police and dealerships before. It wasn't from a dealership. It was a PR car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Isn't this special prep thing a bit of a myth? As far as I know Police spec consists of a big engine and basic trim. Engines, brakes and suspension no different to any model with the same engine. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I can see th need for putting potential cars through their paces, but why on a public road? The Police here book the runway at Elvington or such things. I can also appreciate that they must practice on public roads, though I'm sure they could close certain roads off for this at quiet times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I can see th need for putting potential cars through their paces, but why on a public road? The Police here book the runway at Elvington or such things. I can also appreciate that they must practice on public roads, though I'm sure they could close certain roads off for this at quiet times. Or Bruntingthorpe PROVING Ground? Surely that's THE place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 Isn't this special prep thing a bit of a myth? As far as I know Police spec consists of a big engine and basic trim. Engines, brakes and suspension no different to any model with the same engine. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. I think one of the main requirements are stringent servicing and everything is replaced even at slightest wear. Traffic cars also contain gizmos and radios to help them navigate better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 He should join Durham or Northumbria Police FORCE or service as they now like to be called, they seem to keep running pedestrians down lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 On a related note hTC7UNGbKCk embed youtube fail (Fixed your link for you - Gaz) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 If the skyline had spent more on tuning he would have got away !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 26, 2012 Author Share Posted January 26, 2012 If the skyline had spent more on tuning he would have got away !!!! yea lol he can't peel away from the cops ALthough I think driver got 6 months jail for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 What a tool if he thought he was gettin away from a bike! Lovely car though its a shame it would have got towed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 What a tool if he thought he was gettin away from a bike! Lovely car though its a shame it would have got towed. Theres a few supras and I know of a few skylines that will get away from bikes............................you cant fall off a car !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Theres a few supras and I know of a few skylines that will get away from bikes............................you cant fall off a car !!!! Well that's true Dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 The R32 Golf is a supercar I am all for training on the public roads, but he clearly was having too much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I think the police should be treated the same as everyone else and have the book thrown at them. To be honest all this talk about the police being highly trained drivers is the biggest joke i have ever heard. Its also a myth about there cars being tuned there just standard as from the factory. The only things they do is add all there equipment like radio's and camera's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It was prob a fireblade, ive seen a cop one around so he was never going to get away without doing something drastic, you cant help but think the bike goaded him into doing that !!! But fair cop, that was the AFR test track !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It was prob a fireblade, ive seen a cop one around so he was never going to get away without doing something drastic, you cant help but think the bike goaded him into doing that !!! But fair cop, that was the AFR test track !!!! im sure if i had a bike up my chuff i would have ago. Its the ultimate race:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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