Getting pulled by VOSA?

[mel]

I've just had a flyer saying that from now on in 6 areas VOSA are being given the power by Chief Officers of Police to pull over motorists as conduct "vehicle checks" by putting on orange flashing lights !!!!!!!! Did you know ? would you stop ? www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/econtent/news/articles/12082003-powers_stop.asp

[deltaf]

If it aint a cop, i aint stoppin!

[Imelda]

I got a flyer about this.

Think it applies to goods vehicles only.

Doesn't it?

[puggit]

vosa website said:

For more information on VOSA’s Powers to Stop or to request a leaflet please call 0870 6060440 or visit www.vosa.gov.uk

Please visit the website you are visiting for more info

WTF?!

[nonegreen]

Just in case anyone hasn't driven a ford Galaxy. Their "Power" to stop you is pretty limited. I reckon the best bet is piss off and phone the cops to let them no some nutter in a Galaxy tried to stop you. If we all did this the powers would be revoked in about 3 weeks. Bit like unmarked cars. Assume its a terrorist and drive to the nearest police station to ask for protection...

[DontLift]

nonegreen said:

Just in case anyone hasn't driven a ford Galaxy. Their "Power" to stop you is pretty limited. I reckon the best bet is piss off and phone the cops to let them no some nutter in a Galaxy tried to stop you. If we all did this the powers would be revoked in about 3 weeks. Bit like unmarked cars. Assume its a terrorist and drive to the nearest police station to ask for protection...

Agreed, they can try stopping me, but if I am in the beemer they would more than likely come off worst

[tonyrec]

This is primarily for use in stopping Goods Vehicles.
If they fail to stop then they WILL be in trouble, eg/ Operators Licencing etc etc .