If you get pulled over..
Discussion
lanciachris said:
Of course, you can use the time to give their car a thorough checking over (if you have nothing to lose and time to spare!)
Yes indeed.......And are you going to issue me a vdrs...
On a serious note, yes a car can be stopped and drivers documents checked. This is generally why a producer is issued as officially it is an offence not to carry docs with you. The HORT gives a 7 day lee way.
Whilst stopped the car can be checked for anything illegal.
Incorrect tyre pressures is a bit harsh though
lanciachris said:
Of course, you can use the time to give their car a thorough checking over (if you have nothing to lose and time to spare!)
silverback mike said:
Yes indeed.......
Whilst stopped the car can be checked for anything illegal.
Incorrect tyre pressures is a bit harsh though
what happens if, while checking my car, i see they have a defect, like a headlamp out or they have their front fogs on? does that mean they can't 'do' me for my offence?!
cheers
andy
Er, no. We can still 'do' you for your offence. (Generally by way of a vdrs)
But you can report the offensive police car to the nearest inspector.
Happened to me once. I was speaking to a driver to check his docs (his car was fine)....He informed me my headlight was on sidelight only.....
Gave him a producer, said thanks for letting me know. I had not noticed as I was in an well lit inner city type area, and hot footed it back to the nick for a new bulb. 5 mins later, back out fighting crime and social injustice with a smashing new light.
Incidentally all cars are checked by the driver prior to taking it out of the nick. Sirens, damage, lights, petrol oil water electrics, so anything that occurs is after driving out of the nick.
You sign the book to say you have checked it. It is very wise to check it as if any damage has occured prior to you using it, and haven't checked it. You get the blame....
But you can report the offensive police car to the nearest inspector.
Happened to me once. I was speaking to a driver to check his docs (his car was fine)....He informed me my headlight was on sidelight only.....
Gave him a producer, said thanks for letting me know. I had not noticed as I was in an well lit inner city type area, and hot footed it back to the nick for a new bulb. 5 mins later, back out fighting crime and social injustice with a smashing new light.
Incidentally all cars are checked by the driver prior to taking it out of the nick. Sirens, damage, lights, petrol oil water electrics, so anything that occurs is after driving out of the nick.
You sign the book to say you have checked it. It is very wise to check it as if any damage has occured prior to you using it, and haven't checked it. You get the blame....
^Slider^ said:
They can still "Do" you if they want.
aah i see. i thought that it was kinda tit for tat, and if they were in the wrong then i was in the clear! can you confirm this though, 'cause if you can overrule a speeding conviction based on a radar's "roadworthiness" (can't think of another way to describe it!) then surely the same can be said for a patrol car's?
cheers
No problem Andy.
I would have no problems with someone pointing to a default on my car if there is one. I can guarantee they know nothing of it. Hopefully they will thank you for your vigilance.
Mind you, if you
OI copper, sort your car out you hypocritical bstard.... I can't guarantee a polite response....
I would have no problems with someone pointing to a default on my car if there is one. I can guarantee they know nothing of it. Hopefully they will thank you for your vigilance.
Mind you, if you
OI copper, sort your car out you hypocritical bstard.... I can't guarantee a polite response....
i'll be tactful with my observation! silverback mike said:that's the ticket for BiB
5 mins later, back out fighting crime...
silverback mike said:hope you didn't mean it that way, one person's social injustice is another's natural justice. Too much of Tiny Bliar's anti-car agenda is excused on this flimsy, subjective and totally bogus basis.
...and social injustice
Otherwise how's tricks mike
dubaiguy said:
BiB .......... I have COPIES of all my docs (incl licence) in my car in case of theft etc. Are these considered acceptable rather than the originals?
Unfortunately they are copies, so worthless in the eyes of the inspecting officer.
I see why you have them, but would still mean you get a HORT as they have to be the genuine article.
It's a job, not a game. 
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