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« on: August 25, 2006, 10:22:03 PM » |
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I was just listening to the news story about the policeman in court over his excessive speed. 160mph they said. He claimed to be practising in the early hours of the morning to get used to his new patrol car. I say fair enough. If my loved ones are in a pile-up, I'd rather have this guy racing to the scene to get them out than someone who daren't put their foot down because they have never experienced high speed. I'm more surprised a Vectra will do 160mph!  |
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brad.strider
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« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2006, 10:26:29 PM » |
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I was just listening to the news story about the policeman in court over his excessive speed. 160mph they said. He claimed to be practising in the early hours of the morning to get used to his new patrol car. I say fair enough. If my loved ones are in a pile-up, I'd rather have this guy racing to the scene to get them out than someone who daren't put their foot down because they have never experienced high speed. I'm more surprised a Vectra will do 160mph! id prefer an ambulance to get there first instead of george carter! |
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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2006, 10:27:39 PM » |
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I was just listening to the news story about the policeman in court over his excessive speed. 160mph they said. He claimed to be practising in the early hours of the morning to get used to his new patrol car. I say fair enough. If my loved ones are in a pile-up, I'd rather have this guy racing to the scene to get them out than someone who daren't put their foot down because they have never experienced high speed. I'm more surprised a Vectra will do 160mph! I heard it was 159mph The problem is police have high speed training, this guy just wanted to play with his new car. I'd love to be able to do that. |
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MrMoves
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« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2006, 10:30:24 PM » |
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I was just listening to the news story about the policeman in court over his excessive speed. 160mph they said. He claimed to be practising in the early hours of the morning to get used to his new patrol car. I say fair enough. If my loved ones are in a pile-up, I'd rather have this guy racing to the scene to get them out than someone who daren't put their foot down because they have never experienced high speed. I'm more surprised a Vectra will do 160mph! id prefer an ambulance to get there first instead of george carter! Ideally yes! But the police are always there first, they all have some medical training too as far as I'm aware. I know he was off duty and should have got permission from somebody but I feel he's been harshly treated. |
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« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2006, 10:31:27 PM » |
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I was just listening to the news story about the policeman in court over his excessive speed. 160mph they said. He claimed to be practising in the early hours of the morning to get used to his new patrol car. I say fair enough. If my loved ones are in a pile-up, I'd rather have this guy racing to the scene to get them out than someone who daren't put their foot down because they have never experienced high speed. I'm more surprised a Vectra will do 160mph! id prefer an ambulance to get there first instead of george carter! Ideally yes! But the police are always there first, they all have some medical training too as far as I'm aware. I know he was off duty and should have got permission from somebody but I feel he's been harshly treated. He hasn't had any punishment, just a long trial |
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brad.strider
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« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2006, 10:32:59 PM » |
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whether or not he was harshly treated is up for debate, i still think the guy acted like a twat!
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« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2006, 10:37:20 PM » |
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He was convicted of dangerous driving. I don't think he was given a punishment though.
It's tough to know who to believe. I'd like to think his intentions were good and he really was just trying to get used to his new car.
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« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2006, 10:41:58 PM » |
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Must be a bit of a mug if he got done.
Usually the polis get away with this kinda jazz.
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SupaMonkey
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« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2006, 11:39:31 PM » |
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He must be pissed at the guy who shopped him.
I think he should have got the same punishment as anyone else. Why do i get punished for speeding yet he doesn't.
If he needs to practice at those speeds he should go to a track, like anyone else.
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leighton_87
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« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2006, 11:40:51 PM » |
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He must be pissed at the guy who shopped him.
I think he should have got the same punishment as anyone else. Why do i get punished for speeding yet he doesn't.
If he needs to practice at those speeds he should go to a track, like anyone else.
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SupaMonkey
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« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2006, 11:54:43 PM » |
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One more point, the fastest person caught speeding up until this incident was at 157mph. He was given 6 months imprisonment and a big fine, somehow it doesn't seem fair that this guy gets away with it.
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« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2006, 11:56:53 PM » |
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This was months ago wasn't it?
Anyway the geezer should be locked up, laws apply to everyone and he should get what is deserved.
There was an ambulance driver done for this sort of thing while back, he was delivering organs for transplants and would have lost his job if convicted.......yet some Schumacher wannabe is allowed to do it for no reason, makes no sense.
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« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2006, 12:30:59 AM » |
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I agree 159MPH in a Vectra is Quick. But I cannot understand all the drama .
At my work place we have cars that can exceed 200MPH. So 160 is not that quick.
However in a Vauxhall (other than the old Lotus Carlton) I think it is a bit risky.
In Nottingham we don't have any quick roads. We have to use an official Test Track
called the A50.
However you look at it speed does not kill.
Highly Trained Police officer doing 160MPH in the early hours or drunk driver at any speed? Your Choice.
Regards
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« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2006, 12:35:47 AM » |
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He must be pissed at the guy who shopped him.
I think he should have got the same punishment as anyone else. Why do i get punished for speeding yet he doesn't.
If he needs to practice at those speeds he should go to a track, like anyone else.
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« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2006, 12:47:29 AM » |
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He must be pissed at the guy who shopped him.
I think he should have got the same punishment as anyone else. Why do i get punished for speeding yet he doesn't.
If he needs to practice at those speeds he should go to a track, like anyone else.
Agreed There's no track in the Country where he could get to those speeds. Anyway all the bad guys are on the roads. Not the track. Regards M |
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