Matt H Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 I suspect like most Police Officers it all boils down the the attitude of the person they're dealing with. I agree, attitude couldnt be a contributing factor in this matter though, hence why i got a letter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I agree, attitude couldnt be a contributing factor in this matter though, hence why i got a letter How about your outlook within the start of this thread though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Same reason that 96 mph on a motorway is viewed as more serious than 49 in a 30 limit? that might be somthing to do with the fact that 96 on the motorway is only a 37% increase on on the limit where as 49 in a 30 is like 63% I think that's unlikely to be the reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 One of my mates got done for this years ago when we were all at 6th Form... harsh but fair I think. I have 6 points - 3 for talking on a phone in traffic (car *not* moving), and 3 or doing 48 in a 40 zone... ban me I'm a menace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 3 for talking on a phone in traffic (car *not* moving) Again...that's pretty harsh. I'd have been furious with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 It is generally known that you do not park on the zig zags and that it's a very bad thing to do. I haven't thought through why, but it's just what's accepted I am struggling to see the problem here. You do not stop on zig zags as it is fooking dangerous for people on zebra crossings!! If it's an consolation Matt. Even though I love you to bits I would still have given you a ticket if I was the copper!! It's just a huge "no no" in my book. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am struggling to see the problem here. You do not stop on zig zags as it is fooking dangerous for people on zebra crossings!! If it's an consolation Matt. Even though I love you to bits I would still have given you a ticket if I was the copper!! It's just a huge "no no" in my book. H. you make me chuckle mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 you make me chuckle mate, Likewise!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Likewise!! H. my place or yours?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 So to summarise. Im a very naughty boy. i just think 3 points is a little on the harsh side. string me up! i would have though a fine would be fair but anyway, at least the law will make me consider twice about parking there again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Again...that's pretty harsh. I'd have been furious with that one. It was the first day of the 3 points/fine thing and the kind officer was so excited he couldn't get his words out.... it's the biggest cause of fatal accidents apparently.... but I'm not moving and sat in four lanes of traffic! pah...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am struggling to see the problem here. You do not stop on zig zags as it is fooking dangerous for people on zebra crossings!! I was just saying I hadn't thought about it.. I wasn't saying I didn't think it was bad. Now that you explain the problem I understand why I was right for knowing it was a very bad thing in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 It was the first day of the 3 points/fine thing and the kind officer was so excited he couldn't get his words out.... it's the biggest cause of fatal accidents apparently.... but I'm not moving and sat in four lanes of traffic! pah...! You should have run him over. Then said "Blimey, you're right". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 It was the first day of the 3 points/fine thing and the kind officer was so excited he couldn't get his words out.... it's the biggest cause of fatal accidents apparently.... but I'm not moving and sat in four lanes of traffic! pah...! you evil evil man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 You should have run him over. Then said "Blimey, you're right". He had that 'talk down to' thing going on too... I struggle to get on with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 So to summarise. Im a very naughty boy. i just think 3 points is a little on the harsh side. string me up! i would have though a fine would be fair but anyway, at least the law will make me consider twice about parking there again Oh sorry mate! I would have just given you the fine.....too! Points is a bit much. As you were at the cash machine, I would have shouted "You may need more than you think mate!":D my place or yours?! Erm.......mine, I'm babysitting..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I was just saying I hadn't thought about it.. I wasn't saying I didn't think it was bad. Now that you explain the problem I understand why I was right for knowing it was a very bad thing in the first place erm......i agree!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I have a question.... why is nothing done about double parking, in the streets next to my old flat - its a wide road so you have people parking on each side and then every second car alternating has someone double parked. this is in a city center, highly pedestrian zone. yet no one ever did anything about it. You would end up zig zaging in and out of cars with other people doing the same coming towards you - then throw kids and pedestrians into the mix. I just couldn't understand why you could do that put if your parked on a double line at midnight you would get a ticket(this did happen) Same reason that 96 mph on a motorway is viewed as more serious than 49 in a 30 limit? that might be something to do with the fact that 96 on the motorway is only a 37% increase on on the limit where as 49 in a 30 is like 63% Er... that's my point... like the parking, it doesn't make sense. 49 in a 30 is much more dangerous than 96 on a motorway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Harsh but fair Matt. And if you don't like the answers you're getting, why ask the question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 well thats good then Well thats just the thing isnt it. They are there all the time, and so they should be to allow interpretation by the copper as to whether a ticket or a warning is justifiable. On a particular occasion in the past, ive been stopped for exceeding the speed limit up in Presotn. but the copper that stopped me jsut gave me a warning after saying its not that bad at this time at night because theres no one around. had it been in the day when things are busier im sure it would have been a different matter. A little bit of interpretation wouldnt have gone a miss instead of just going at it blankey. thats a poor outlook Class one, hope you dont look so blankly on every case you work on Interpretation? Surely you mean discretion? Discretion, at present, is probably your street cops' greatest tool. And yes it does somewhat boil down to the attitude test. But there are on occasion some offences where attitude or discretion don't some into it. I've let off far more people than I've ever reported with some chosen words of advice in my 16yrs in the job. I'm sorry that you feel aggreived that you feel that you've been dealt with unfairly, that you feel that you should of had some special case treatment because it didn't harm anyone while you were parked there, but I think you'll find that 99.9% of people would disagree with you on that front. The offence carries a fine and an endorsement. There can be no discretion taken on that point. Had you not driven off at the time the cop pulled up, you might have had an opportunity to perhaps pass the attitude test, eat some humble pie, say sorry won't happen again, and avoid your three points and a fine. Fortunately, these days, I don't have the pleasure of dealing with twats the public anymore , I do something far more interesting and worthwhile instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Interpretation? Surely you mean discretion? Discretion, at present, is probably your street cops' greatest tool. And yes it does somewhat boil down to the attitude test. But there are on occasion some offences where attitude or discretion don't some into it. I've let off far more people than I've ever reported with some chosen words of advice in my 16yrs in the job. I'm sorry that you feel aggreived that you feel that you've been dealt with unfairly, that you feel that you should of had some special case treatment because it didn't harm anyone while you were parked there, but I think you'll find that 99.9% of people would disagree with you on that front. The offence carries a fine and an endorsement. There can be no discretion taken on that point. Had you not driven off at the time the cop pulled up, you might have had an opportunity to perhaps pass the attitude test, eat some humble pie, say sorry won't happen again, and avoid your three points and a fine. Fortunately, these days, I don't have the pleasure of dealing with twats the public anymore , I do something far more interesting and worthwhile instead. Pure sarcasm at it's finest!! What do you do now then Doug?? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 He sits on here all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Interpretation? Surely you mean discretion? Discretion, at present, is probably your street cops' greatest tool. And yes it does somewhat boil down to the attitude test. But there are on occasion some offences where attitude or discretion don't some into it. I've let off far more people than I've ever reported with some chosen words of advice in my 16yrs in the job. I'm sorry that you feel aggreived that you feel that you've been dealt with unfairly, that you feel that you should of had some special case treatment because it didn't harm anyone while you were parked there, but I think you'll find that 99.9% of people would disagree with you on that front. The offence carries a fine and an endorsement. There can be no discretion taken on that point. Had you not driven off at the time the cop pulled up, you might have had an opportunity to perhaps pass the attitude test, eat some humble pie, say sorry won't happen again, and avoid your three points and a fine. Fortunately, these days, I don't have the pleasure of dealing with twats the public anymore , I do something far more interesting and worthwhile instead. so doug how many paper clips did you count today?hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I also got done by an undercover car for crossing unbroken white lines when i was entering a motorway 3 years ago, must of only been a few metres from crossing the broken section. Thing is, driving cars like a modded supra and a the car i had previously coppers are crying out for reasons to pull you over and do you. matt i'm not having a pop but if you didn't give them the excuse then you wouldn't get done.more £££s in your pocket & a clean licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 I do something far more interesting and worthwhile instead. Waste tax payers money being on the internet all day?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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