Digitial Speed Cameras
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The noose tightens!
wrinx
The noose tightens!
wrinx
Edited by wrinx on Saturday 29th December 16:51
If it catches undertakers, middle morons, and sods who pull out from the slip lane thinking they have gods gift to do so, fine, but I cant see how eating a sandwich is dangerous, when we all agree we have to move our hand to change gear. Maybe rolling a ciggie, which must be a very minority indeed, well what can one say. Roll them before you set out, as I suspect those who roll their own do so anyway.
If my other half offer me a sweet when we are in the car, I just hold my hand out and she puts in it, no problem, will this be banned as well.
If they are so concerned about reducing distractions when driving, why not insist on all cars should be automatic?. And all cars should have radio controls on the steering wheel as well.
Whilst I dont agree with using phones whilst driving, I do think this is a step too far for the average driver.
Digressing a bit, a guy in the papers the other day had been subjected to identy theft, amassing loads of parking tickets, etc etc, what did the police say about it "Well technically a crime has been committed, we cant intervene", or words to that............The guy is going to change his name by deed poll and move house to get away from it all. Sad affairs indeed. (sorry to digress, but this just grips my shit).
If my other half offer me a sweet when we are in the car, I just hold my hand out and she puts in it, no problem, will this be banned as well.
If they are so concerned about reducing distractions when driving, why not insist on all cars should be automatic?. And all cars should have radio controls on the steering wheel as well.
Whilst I dont agree with using phones whilst driving, I do think this is a step too far for the average driver.
Digressing a bit, a guy in the papers the other day had been subjected to identy theft, amassing loads of parking tickets, etc etc, what did the police say about it "Well technically a crime has been committed, we cant intervene", or words to that............The guy is going to change his name by deed poll and move house to get away from it all. Sad affairs indeed. (sorry to digress, but this just grips my shit).
Edited by Vipers on Saturday 29th December 17:26
MOP said:
It is funny how the police never have any trouble in finding ways of clamping down on normal people's minor misdemeanours but don't have the "resources" to tackle real crime.
I will never help another police officer in their duties again. In my book the lazy cowards are worse than the criminal themselves.
- Andrew Myers, Leicester, UK.
I feel sorry for all the decent Bib who are going to pay the price in the long run.I will never help another police officer in their duties again. In my book the lazy cowards are worse than the criminal themselves.
- Andrew Myers, Leicester, UK.
At least their masters gave them an honest pay rise.
dirkgently said:
MOP said:
It is funny how the police never have any trouble in finding ways of clamping down on normal people's minor misdemeanours but don't have the "resources" to tackle real crime.
I will never help another police officer in their duties again. In my book the lazy cowards are worse than the criminal themselves.
- Andrew Myers, Leicester, UK.
I will never help another police officer in their duties again. In my book the lazy cowards are worse than the criminal themselves.
- Andrew Myers, Leicester, UK.
wrinx
PottyMouth said:
In reality these cameras are only going to be used for the more serious "control of vehicle" offences.
SURELY..... the people who moaned that gatsos don't catch dangerous drivers are not now moaning that steps are being taken in the direction of realising that reality????!?
People don't give up their favourite sport that easily, PH without moaning.......never.SURELY..... the people who moaned that gatsos don't catch dangerous drivers are not now moaning that steps are being taken in the direction of realising that reality????!?
This reporting of other offences by people operating mobile speed cameras already happens.
There was a case a few years ago in North Wales where a female driver exceeding the speed limit while applying make up was reported by 'Arrive Alive' for more than just the speeding and the magistrates threw the book at her when the video was produced in court.
If things are *that* serious we should have many more trafpol on the road. The rollout of these 'special' cameras will just alienate the public further
. But in the great dumbing down of the 21st Century, this isn't exactly an unexpected development what with the Highways Agency staff reporting motorway offences (eg. misuse of hard shoulder, or not obeying red X signs) that are then successfully prosecuted, is it?
There was a case a few years ago in North Wales where a female driver exceeding the speed limit while applying make up was reported by 'Arrive Alive' for more than just the speeding and the magistrates threw the book at her when the video was produced in court.
If things are *that* serious we should have many more trafpol on the road. The rollout of these 'special' cameras will just alienate the public further
. But in the great dumbing down of the 21st Century, this isn't exactly an unexpected development what with the Highways Agency staff reporting motorway offences (eg. misuse of hard shoulder, or not obeying red X signs) that are then successfully prosecuted, is it?PottyMouth said:
In reality these cameras are only going to be used for the more serious "control of vehicle" offences.
SURELY..... the people who moaned that gatsos don't catch dangerous drivers are not now moaning that steps are being taken in the direction of realising that reality????!?
if i had any belief they'd be used to catch dangerous drivers then id be all for it. as it stands i see them all going for the easy targets to make a profit.SURELY..... the people who moaned that gatsos don't catch dangerous drivers are not now moaning that steps are being taken in the direction of realising that reality????!?
wrinx said:
dirkgently said:
MOP said:
It is funny how the police never have any trouble in finding ways of clamping down on normal people's minor misdemeanours but don't have the "resources" to tackle real crime.
I will never help another police officer in their duties again. In my book the lazy cowards are worse than the criminal themselves.
- Andrew Myers, Leicester, UK.
I will never help another police officer in their duties again. In my book the lazy cowards are worse than the criminal themselves.
- Andrew Myers, Leicester, UK.
wrinx
wrinx said:
dirkgently said:
MOP said:
It is funny how the police never have any trouble in finding ways of clamping down on normal people's minor misdemeanours but don't have the "resources" to tackle real crime.
I will never help another police officer in their duties again. In my book the lazy cowards are worse than the criminal themselves.
- Andrew Myers, Leicester, UK.
I will never help another police officer in their duties again. In my book the lazy cowards are worse than the criminal themselves.
- Andrew Myers, Leicester, UK.
wrinx
This, IMHO, is much more important to the future of Policing of this country than the disputed x.xx%? Police payrise - a shame the 'authorities' can't (or won't) see this.
PottyMouth said:
In reality these cameras are only going to be used for the more serious "control of vehicle" offences.
SURELY..... the people who moaned that gatsos don't catch dangerous drivers are not now moaning that steps are being taken in the direction of realising that reality????!?
How is smoking dangerous driving?SURELY..... the people who moaned that gatsos don't catch dangerous drivers are not now moaning that steps are being taken in the direction of realising that reality????!?
How is eating a sweet or anything else dangerous?
Were not moaning. If it catches the w
rs who dont have clue how to drive safely then fair enough, but from what it said in the article its going to be used on minor "offences" such as i just stated. The day it catches some tit pulling out on someone without checking mirrors causing some poor soul to swerve and put his life in danger i will praise it.
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