Guest gzaerojon Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 lets say they cant get you for speeding as they couldn't record it, pretty sure they can go for dangerous driving?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 You got lucky fella. Get that lottery ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gzaerojon Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 You got lucky fella. Get that lottery ticket shhh we'll trick him into telling us 6 numbers between 1 and 49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 i think the vascar has to track you for twelve seconds to get an accurate reading,so if you pass a patrol car doing 145 leptons and he is doing lets say 70 keep the foot down and leave at the next exit he wont be close enough to have the proper evidence on his video,but when he catches you he will give you a good bollocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 its like that scene on fear and lothing "dont stop for the police let the bastard chase you" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 my na won't go that fast Why not? Is it still limited?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 . Who is more dangerous, someone doing 40 in a 30 zone but paying complete attention to the road and surroundings, or a person rigidly sticking to 30 by constantly checking the speedo. This is just an example but I would say the 40 driver, as so much can happen in the time it takes to keep flicking your eyes onto your speedo. Mark But according to that thing driving clip they show on the tv, it's much more dangerous to drive at 40 - stopping distances etc. If you're capable of driving at 40 without looking at the speedo you can certainly drive at 30 the same way, if you cannot then you shouldn't be on the road in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flat4_ire Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 i havent gone over about 120 in my supra, in my old integra DC2 tho i done 147mph on the N7, felt good and my god she sounded GOOOOOOOOOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 You got off easily. When I was stopped doing similar speeds a few years back the cops had managed to 'lock' me on the Vascar as I was slowing down (very early morning on the M6, a few lorries were ahead and I take no chances) For a while I was afraid they'd arrest me on the spot, then realised they were trying to fish me how fast I was going. Fat chance. In the end they decided to do me for just below 120 that they managed on the Vascar and (thank God) let me go my merry way down South. I played the system and eventually got away squeeky clean, but for the next 8 months it was annoying. I had left Scotland bit before 05:00 and they stopped me bit after 07:00 before B'ham. Didn't even know coppers were patrolling so early FFS...I tellya, you feel like a plonker locked in that copcar, knowing that it was all avoidable if you kept your lead foot off the pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHanky Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Im sure that a large percentage of the drivers on the road cannot do this. Throw speed cameras into the equation and all of a sudden people start to doubt there own ability and constantly check their speedo so as not to get caught out. My example was just there as an illustration, of course this would be the case, and if people just did 25 in a 30 zone and concentrated then that would be even safer. I was simply trying to point out that lack of awareness is very dangerous as well Just my opinion anway. Mark If you're capable of driving at 40 without looking at the speedo you can certainly drive at 30 the same way, if you cannot then you shouldn't be on the road in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Sorry I've been out all day, but this thread makes some interesting reading. Anyway in relation to speeding convictions in Englad & Wales A person prosecuted for speeding shall not be convicted only on the evidence of one witness to the effect that, in his opinion, the defendant was exceeding the speed limit. Corroboration may be provided by equipment in a police vehicle or other speed measuring equipment; or evidence of 2 police officers (althought the court will decide on how much weight to place on such evidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 So a calibrated speedo and a figure is all thats needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambertpig Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 lots of views on this one. i live in rural suffolk and dont feel very irresponsible driving at high speeds on certain roads at certain times after risk accessing.i beleive the only disaster could occur through blow out or major part fail. ok i am taking a risk by driving fast bearing this in mind but remember the 70 mph limit was imposed when cars handled braked and held the road like s**t. i have been driving very fast for 20 years without any accident so i must be doing something right. it also improves your low speed driving(in town past schools etc) as reflexes are so much sharper if evasive action is needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I totally agree with you but the judge wont care what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambertpig Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I totally agree with you but the judge wont care what you think thats for sure mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 Was that about 7.15pm at the Fareham Central junction? (under it) I was giving my folks a lift in their BMW & think I saw you out of the corner of my eye (I was joining the motorway on the others side) yep that was me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 just been reading through the replies and to clear up a few things: the copper was on his own, said his speedo wasnt calibrated, he mentioned the vascar but dont know if he didnt have one or wasnt working. he was in an x5 beemer I was cruising about 120 leptons but put the foot down shortly before the blues came on, he wouldnt tell me what speed he was doing to catch me. didnt get a producer, he just looked at my license and checked insurance over the radio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Sounds like you got away with it then. Very lucky boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraman.chris Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 True, but can you honestly say that you havent been up to that sort of speed? I'd bet that almost every person on this board has been well over 120. Not me m8! Often wonder whether i should have my limmiter left in place, but then my mates come at me with ludacris quotes like "my Focus is faster than your Supra!" which really bugs me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest supra01 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 you are a very lucky man,if i was you i will put the lottery on this week Drive Careful ADs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 The Supra's a GT car, and I feel a lot more comfortable driving it at 180mph than driving my sisters 306 at 70mph. IMO use the car for what it was designed for, when conditions allow, and be prepared to accept the consequences if you're caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 God when did this bored become a bunch of old grannies........... Not exceeding 70mph, tucked up in bed by 21:00, mirror signal, manouver (sp)............personally I dont see the point in owning something fast if your not going to use it. Im a big believer in 'theres a time and place' for everything, and obviously doing 145mph at 17:45 on the way home from work aint clever. But doing it when everyone is off the road I dont see a problem with. Now I have owned my Supra 4 years now, never been caught speeding, not crashed it, 'yet', but like this morning when driving into London, M3, 06:00 in the morning, Im gonna put my hoof down, and it was well over 100 leptons, especially between the M25 Jct and the end of the M3 onto the A316, done that stretch of M3 in about 4 mins i think it was........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 The Supra's a GT car, and I feel a lot more comfortable driving it at 180mph than driving my sisters 306 at 70mph. IMO use the car for what it was designed for, when conditions allow, and be prepared to accept the consequences if you're caught. Quite agree,leptons where possible if possible ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 That copper should be sacked and have his dopey arse kicked right off the planet!!but well done dude!! i can honesty say 99.9%of coppers i have met have been total nob jocky's! (ohh and thats not me being stupid its the truth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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