I've got my Pink Licence back!!
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Take it easy see you at a meet soon 
IT'S THE RIGHT HAND PEDAL... 
Thanks guys! Just some extra info....I did worse than in my first test - 9 minors this time vs. 6 last time 
And the biggest irony....3 of my minors were for going TOO SLOW!
Further to comments about the policeman down my road, I've also driven through two other speed traps today!
Best news of the day....my insurance hasn't gone up at all! It's still £1,500
Steve, it'll have to
all the way, for my 2 year probationary "new driver" period (My driving years go back to zero!)
And Kev, I've already got a Road Angel, but cos the guy used a system VASCAR, he didn't emit any signals for it to pick up. If I could get hold of a police scanner from somewhere.....
P.S. I'm going to pop by the unit tomorrow afternoon, as Oli or Martin left something here, when they came to clean the cars - Also I'd liked to purchase some products, if possible
Darren
And the biggest irony....3 of my minors were for going TOO SLOW! Further to comments about the policeman down my road, I've also driven through two other speed traps today!
Best news of the day....my insurance hasn't gone up at all! It's still £1,500
Steve, it'll have to
all the way, for my 2 year probationary "new driver" period (My driving years go back to zero!) And Kev, I've already got a Road Angel, but cos the guy used a system VASCAR, he didn't emit any signals for it to pick up. If I could get hold of a police scanner from somewhere.....
P.S. I'm going to pop by the unit tomorrow afternoon, as Oli or Martin left something here, when they came to clean the cars - Also I'd liked to purchase some products, if possible
Darren
Well done Darren! What a load of needless expense and aggro it all was.
I'm no expert but if it doesn't emit signals, how is a scanner going to help?
I don't have speed camera detectors because I think they can lull you into a false sense of security - I'd rather keep my eyes and ears open and see what the other traffic is up to. The bastards haven't had any cash out of me for 7 years.
Just keep your eyes open and your wits about you: nil carborundum illegitimi etc
iluvmercs said:
the guy used a system VASCAR, he didn't emit any signals for it to pick up. If I could get hold of a police scanner from somewhere
I'm no expert but if it doesn't emit signals, how is a scanner going to help?
I don't have speed camera detectors because I think they can lull you into a false sense of security - I'd rather keep my eyes and ears open and see what the other traffic is up to. The bastards haven't had any cash out of me for 7 years.
Just keep your eyes open and your wits about you: nil carborundum illegitimi etc
simpo two said:
iluvmercs said:
the guy used a system VASCAR, he didn't emit any signals for it to pick up. If I could get hold of a police scanner from somewhere
I'm no expert but if it doesn't emit signals, how is a scanner going to help?
A scanner, giving the remote chance that I pick up some random chatter mentioning where these policeman are hiding.
I'm usually pretty good at spotting policeman, but "my" guy was properly hiding
One of the speed traps I went through yesterday, the guy was very well hidden, on a downward A47 entry slip road, and very difficult to spot, but he was in a marked car, so he's "visible", so perfectly legal
Darren
simpo two said:
iluvmercs said:
I'm usually pretty good at spotting policeman, but "my" guy was properly hiding
And therefore in breach of ACPO guidelines - they should not 'hide' but be clearly visible. However, when it comes to the courts, the motorist is bottom of the food chain...
Exactly....who would the courts believe - policeman or the a civilian. I tried queried this avenue to attempt to nullify my case, but I was told I couldn't prove this.
Darren
Well done on passing. I bet you were more nervous this time! I would be...
Plus the fact they are only guidelines, not rules and more importantly not the law. If you get busted by a unmarked car it amounts to the same thing.
You takes your chance, you pays your price.
Myself and Oggs were doing an indicated 145 leptons last week and I hate to think what would happen if we got caught...
iluvmercs said:
I tried queried this [hiding] avenue to attempt to nullify my case, but I was told I couldn't prove this.
Plus the fact they are only guidelines, not rules and more importantly not the law. If you get busted by a unmarked car it amounts to the same thing.
You takes your chance, you pays your price.
Myself and Oggs were doing an indicated 145 leptons last week and I hate to think what would happen if we got caught...
iluvmercs said:
simpo two said:
iluvmercs said:
I'm usually pretty good at spotting policeman, but "my" guy was properly hiding
And therefore in breach of ACPO guidelines - they should not 'hide' but be clearly visible. However, when it comes to the courts, the motorist is bottom of the food chain...
Exactly....who would the courts believe - policeman or the a civilian. I tried queried this avenue to attempt to nullify my case, but I was told I couldn't prove this.
Darren
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