Parking right behind a Talivan?
Discussion
logic would suggest the talivan should park at the end of the lay-by nearest the traffic he's zapping so no one can park in front of them.
if its illegal to park in front of them and the van is at the front of the lay-by, they should be made to put a few cones down to shut the rest of the lay-by.
if its illegal to park in front of them and the van is at the front of the lay-by, they should be made to put a few cones down to shut the rest of the lay-by.
It would depend on why your parking there i would suggest. As for obstruction most forces use civilians but I believe you can still commit an offence of obstruction upon them beacause of the 'enforcement' role they carry out. Von is probably more up on this to be honest.
A police officer operating the camera would be on duty as it would be part of the duty time or as overtime funded by the partnership.
Personaly I just would not advise it as it would probaby result in normal officers being called and then no doubt go up from there.
A police officer operating the camera would be on duty as it would be part of the duty time or as overtime funded by the partnership.
Personaly I just would not advise it as it would probaby result in normal officers being called and then no doubt go up from there.
Goochie said:
I think that you'd be in troubl eif knowingly obstructing the van. Once the officer has asked you to move and told you the reason you're aware of what you're doing and they'll try and get you for it.
There is no escape
There is no escape
Sadly true. But what if you've stopped at the parking because you NEED to (car overheating, warning light come on, funny noise coming from front-wheel, etc.)? Do the police have a right to move you on without you having a chance to inspect your car?
Mr_annie_vxr said:
It would depend on why your parking there i would suggest. As for obstruction most forces use civilians but I believe you can still commit an offence of obstruction upon them beacause of the 'enforcement' role they carry out. Von is probably more up on this to be honest.
A police officer operating the camera would be on duty as it would be part of the duty time or as overtime funded by the partnership.
Personaly I just would not advise it as it would probaby result in normal officers being called and then no doubt go up from there.
The official reaction would probably depend on what the miscreant was blocking. A police officer operating the camera would be on duty as it would be part of the duty time or as overtime funded by the partnership.
Personaly I just would not advise it as it would probaby result in normal officers being called and then no doubt go up from there.
If the miscreant's vehicle were blocking the laser beam, no doubt he would be required to move on.
If, however, the vehicle were partially blocking oncoming drivers' view of the van, the miscreant would be offered coffee and donuts and invited to park there full-time.
flemke said:
Mr_annie_vxr said:
It would depend on why your parking there i would suggest. As for obstruction most forces use civilians but I believe you can still commit an offence of obstruction upon them beacause of the 'enforcement' role they carry out. Von is probably more up on this to be honest.
A police officer operating the camera would be on duty as it would be part of the duty time or as overtime funded by the partnership.
Personaly I just would not advise it as it would probaby result in normal officers being called and then no doubt go up from there.
The official reaction would probably depend on what the miscreant was blocking. A police officer operating the camera would be on duty as it would be part of the duty time or as overtime funded by the partnership.
Personaly I just would not advise it as it would probaby result in normal officers being called and then no doubt go up from there.
If the miscreant's vehicle were blocking the laser beam, no doubt he would be required to move on.
If, however, the vehicle were partially blocking oncoming drivers' view of the van, the miscreant would be offered coffee and donuts and invited to park there full-time.
Have one of these :
So cynical, and yet, so true..
Totally leagal to park behind a scamera van as long as it is a not a Policeman operating it. Equally leagal to stand in front of a resident with a speed gun.
Also worth asking the camera operator questions, like is he proud of his job?, does he realise how much harm he is doing to road safety?, ask such questions as how many dangerous drivers or illeagal cars he has caught? etc.....
Also worth asking the camera operator questions, like is he proud of his job?, does he realise how much harm he is doing to road safety?, ask such questions as how many dangerous drivers or illeagal cars he has caught? etc.....
There was a post some time ago about a lorry driver that had come to the end of his permitable time behind the wheel and parked up behind a scammer and blocked his view of the road. Of course the parasite could not ask him to move on because the driver would be breaking the law if he did.
It made for an interesting (and very amusing) story that came from a letter published in a trucking publication IIRC
It made for an interesting (and very amusing) story that came from a letter published in a trucking publication IIRC
Raify said:
I'm sure I remember a thread a while ago about someone getting prosecuted for parking next to a Talivan. P155 was boiled then too.. Can't find the thread though.
Yep, I posted it. The parking space used was a private space outside a shop - the shopkeeper came out in court on the side of the person parking and so the police lost
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