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C8PPO

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19,650 posts

205 months

Tuesday 12th August 2008
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Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7543420.stm

Although it does give an "interesting" insight into the sort of person who like to sit in roadside vans singing "Stand and Deliver" under their breath - not that he fails to overturn any stereotypes!

andrewh

457 posts

261 months

Tuesday 12th August 2008
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wouldn't mind a go on that Hema bird.

evolutionvalet

907 posts

222 months

Tuesday 12th August 2008
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Interesting how they picked two completely opposite ends of the spectrum when choosing who to interview for that piece....LOL

The guy definately fits the stereotype for camera van operator though...hehe

havoc

30,240 posts

237 months

Tuesday 12th August 2008
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andrewh said:
wouldn't mind a go on that Hema bird.
Nah, she's a safety Nazi. Probably colder than a Scottish winter!

EU_Foreigner

2,834 posts

228 months

Tuesday 12th August 2008
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Perfect for a hot summer night then smile

mojitomax

1,874 posts

194 months

Tuesday 12th August 2008
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andrewh said:
wouldn't mind a go on that Hema bird.
STAY WELL AWAY!!! i know her and she's a gobby b1tch with no scruples. no wonder she's joined the 'safety' Nazis!!

more ways to spoil our fun frown

JamesM

3,114 posts

191 months

Tuesday 12th August 2008
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andrewh said:
wouldn't mind a go on that Hema bird.
+1

But as soon as the camera operator came on I had the urge to punch him. Really fking hard.

Wyvern971

1,507 posts

210 months

Tuesday 12th August 2008
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Tape some Gaffer tape to your rear seat.

If you come up towards a van stop before the van, get off and put it on your plate.

Ride on, once out of sight remove said tape

Note; not that I would ever do this

Edited by Wyvern971 on Tuesday 12th August 20:14

Hooli

32,278 posts

202 months

Tuesday 12th August 2008
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Wyvern971 said:
Tape some Gaffer tape to your rear seat.

If you come up towards a van stop before the van, get off and put it on your plate.

Ride on, once out of sight remove said tape

Note; not that I would ever do this

Edited by Wyvern971 on Tuesday 12th August 20:14
hehe & get your mate to film the scamera scum for maximum laughs.

agreed with the above though, that hema looks rather good.

Sossige

3,176 posts

265 months

Wednesday 13th August 2008
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"I've caught x motorcyclists"

Good to know it's about road safety then hehe

What a tt, looks like a gormless muppet that will be a liability on the road.

Soss

Edited by Sossige on Wednesday 13th August 09:44

catso

14,804 posts

269 months

Wednesday 13th August 2008
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Sossige said:
"I've caught x motorcyclists"

Good to know it's about road safety then hehe

What a tt, looks like a gormless muppet that will be a liability on the road.

Soss

Edited by Sossige on Wednesday 13th August 09:44
Indeed a true 'Bottom Inspector' a breed that I am ashamed to say we British seem to be particularly good at producing........

C8PPO

Original Poster:

19,650 posts

205 months

Wednesday 13th August 2008
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Yes, I too found his "I've caught...." stance particularly deserving of a slap.

Sossige

3,176 posts

265 months

Wednesday 13th August 2008
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C8PPO said:
Yes, I too found his "I've caught...." stance particularly deserving of a slap.
Aye. Even more concerning was his "I had to use my eyes which was a bit hit and miss".

Yes, I bet he's Mr Observant out on the road, whilst spouting the "speed kills" tripe. I'd like to see jobsworths like him got rid of and more coppers back on the roads - particularly biker coppers as I might be able to find an open BikeSafe slot then cop

Sorry, in danger of getting onto my soapbox, but the speed cameras/lack of coppers on the roads/worsening driving standards/"as long as you don't speed you must be safe" things get on my wick.

And breathe Soss, breathe....

S

Mr Gear

9,416 posts

192 months

Wednesday 13th August 2008
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Interesting to see the "speeding biker doing 57mph in a 30mph zone" has a guy in a silver Mercedes right up his arse...

Edited by Mr Gear on Wednesday 13th August 15:01

makatya

341 posts

210 months

Wednesday 13th August 2008
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Simple! Just pop a wheely when approaching! Rear camera gets your belly pan and the front facing camera gets the back of your lid! laugh

If they where that interested in biker safety they would educate car drivers and bikers on road safety and not look to TRAP people!

Happy biking!

Edited by makatya on Wednesday 13th August 17:29

Ruttager

2,079 posts

194 months

Wednesday 13th August 2008
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Mr Gear said:
Interesting to see the "speeding biker doing 57mph in a 30mph zone" has a guy in a silver Mercedes right up his arse...

Edited by Mr Gear on Wednesday 13th August 15:01
biggrin I was thinking the exact same!

Good to see that PC clive (or whatever he was called) is being put to good use... To be honest what else are the force going to do with him? yeah, stick him in the speed van away from everyone. He probably smells of wee and collect thermos flasks for fun. Wouldn't mind being stuck in a van with the lass though.

The whole camera on the other side of the van isn't excatly ground breaking technology. I mean how long did it take them to work it out... err, 'the bike doesn't have a plate on the front guv'. 'well look at the back then'. 'yeah but its like behind us... I have to use my eyes and get of my seat an everything!'.

I also noted they were targetting a fairly scenic b road miles away from schools etc because it was 'a prime location for people speeding'.

avoidance solution: hard on the brakes, get off and push the bike backwards away from the van.... quickly smile