Undertook a police car!
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Undertook a police car!
On saturday I was travelling in central London in a 3 lane section 50 zone (in the left lane) and noticed a marked police car in the middle lane staying about 50 yards behind me (I was doing about 45 and road ahead was clear).
Anyway, when the police realised that I wasn't going to provide any entertainment for them, they overtook and we both came upon a lady driving in the middle lane doing around 40 (left lane was clear at this point). I slowed to 40 while the police car tailgated Miss Oblivious before pulling into the right lane along side her and matched her speed (40 in a 50). It was nice to see them taking an interest in a middle lane hog, and even nicer that they let me continue at the speed limit in the empty left lane while they (hog and police) held up other traffic in the middle and right lanes. The police then dropped back and pulled in behind the hog, again rather close to her bumper, and she still seemed oblivious to their presence
Anyway, when the police realised that I wasn't going to provide any entertainment for them, they overtook and we both came upon a lady driving in the middle lane doing around 40 (left lane was clear at this point). I slowed to 40 while the police car tailgated Miss Oblivious before pulling into the right lane along side her and matched her speed (40 in a 50). It was nice to see them taking an interest in a middle lane hog, and even nicer that they let me continue at the speed limit in the empty left lane while they (hog and police) held up other traffic in the middle and right lanes. The police then dropped back and pulled in behind the hog, again rather close to her bumper, and she still seemed oblivious to their presence
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Originally Posted by Jiggerypokery
On saturday I was travelling in central London in a 3 lane section 50 zone (in the left lane) and noticed a marked police car in the middle lane staying about 50 yards behind me (I was doing about 45 and road ahead was clear).
Maintaining 50 yards behind you allowed them to "clock" your speed and had the women not come into the equation they would have maybe pulled you over for being a muppet?
So why were you doing 45mph?
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... because I didn't know where I was going... and the limit was 50... and we had just gone through a tunnel ... and there were loads of speed cameras about...and I didn't want the attention of the cops for my entire journey (having noticed them way back and wondering why they didn't maintain their speed to overtake) ... and .... what's muppety about driving at 45 in a 50?
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Originally Posted by Jiggerypokery
... because I didn't know where I was going... and the limit was 50... and we had just gone through a tunnel ... and there were loads of speed cameras about...and I didn't want the attention of the cops for my entire journey (having noticed them way back and wondering why they didn't maintain their speed to overtake) ... and .... what's muppety about driving at 45 in a 50?
Not sure why the tunnel should have an effect unless it was really spooky.
Cameras, well if it's 50 mph limit then you are ok to do 50mph so they won't catch you.
Driving at 45mph obviously did attract Police attention.
Driving at 45mph on a clear 3 lane 50mph limited road is a very muppety thing to do.
Remember, this is my opinion but I'd have travelled at 50mph.
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Anyway my point being that I didn't want the police inspecting my every move for my entire journey by sitting 50 yards away in the middle lane when they could have maintained their speed and gone on their way. They probably thought I hadn't seen them (white jam sandwich )
The main point was the attention they gave to the middle lane hog, and how she still didn't notice them after the tailgating.
The main point was the attention they gave to the middle lane hog, and how she still didn't notice them after the tailgating.
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Originally Posted by StickyMicky
ehh ??have i got confused here
Scooby96- Make it 2 dances and you be the bítch in the first.
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Whats wrong with doing 45mph in a 50mph limit?
Why is driving 5mph below the speed limit going to draw the attention of the police??
Travelling at 50mph instead of 45mph might get you to your destination at least 0.355 seconds quicker
and for what its worth, "undertaking" is not actually illegel. Depends on circumstances.
Why is driving 5mph below the speed limit going to draw the attention of the police??
Travelling at 50mph instead of 45mph might get you to your destination at least 0.355 seconds quicker
and for what its worth, "undertaking" is not actually illegel. Depends on circumstances.
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Travelling at 50mph instead of 45mph might get you to your destination at least 0.355 seconds quicker
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There is nothing wrong with doing 45 in 50. If I'm unsure of the speed limit I've been knownto do 30 in a 50. Hell, you can drive at 5mph in a 60 if you want to......just need a yellow beacon.
One thing that get's me with coppers is their need to taligate 5ft from your bumper...so close that if missed them comming up behind...all you see is a white bonnet and nothing else. So you cant see any beacons in the grill or on the roof. So if they do decide to turn them on...you can't see them
I would have thought they'd give that in basic training or sommat!
It's tossers who think the stated speed limit is what you must drive at are the ones that cause accidents...by not adjusting their speed to the conditions.
One thing that get's me with coppers is their need to taligate 5ft from your bumper...so close that if missed them comming up behind...all you see is a white bonnet and nothing else. So you cant see any beacons in the grill or on the roof. So if they do decide to turn them on...you can't see them
I would have thought they'd give that in basic training or sommat!
It's tossers who think the stated speed limit is what you must drive at are the ones that cause accidents...by not adjusting their speed to the conditions.
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
There is nothing wrong with doing 45 in 50. If I'm unsure of the speed limit I've been knownto do 30 in a 50. Hell, you can drive at 5mph in a 60 if you want to......just need a yellow beacon.
One thing that get's me with coppers is their need to taligate 5ft from your bumper...so close that if missed them comming up behind...all you see is a white bonnet and nothing else. So you cant see any beacons in the grill or on the roof. So if they do decide to turn them on...you can't see them
I would have thought they'd give that in basic training or sommat!
It's tossers who think the stated speed limit is what you must drive at are the ones that cause accidents...by not adjusting their speed to the conditions.
One thing that get's me with coppers is their need to taligate 5ft from your bumper...so close that if missed them comming up behind...all you see is a white bonnet and nothing else. So you cant see any beacons in the grill or on the roof. So if they do decide to turn them on...you can't see them
I would have thought they'd give that in basic training or sommat!
It's tossers who think the stated speed limit is what you must drive at are the ones that cause accidents...by not adjusting their speed to the conditions.
Meandering away from the original thread is what always happens here too.
The road was clear so no adjusting to conditions was necessary.
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Sorry Spoon, but the speed limit is a maximum and should not be treated as a target speed. If people want to drive under the maximum limit, what's the problem? So long as they are courteous to other drivers who want to go faster, let them carry on.
With regards to the tailgating, did you see the police stop the car? Sometimes, it is done for a short period, to prove that the driver never looks in their mirrors and is totally unaware of what's around them. It can be a very risky thing to do though.
With regards to the tailgating, did you see the police stop the car? Sometimes, it is done for a short period, to prove that the driver never looks in their mirrors and is totally unaware of what's around them. It can be a very risky thing to do though.
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Sorry Spoon, but the speed limit is a maximum and should not be treated as a target speed. If people want to drive under the maximum limit, what's the problem? So long as they are courteous to other drivers who want to go faster, let them carry on.
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Originally Posted by lmsbman
Sorry Spoon, but the speed limit is a maximum and should not be treated as a target speed. If people want to drive under the maximum limit, what's the problem? So long as they are courteous to other drivers who want to go faster, let them carry on.
Also we are talking about 1, repeat 1 scenario and that is the original post, 45 in a 50 on a clear 3 lane road.
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Condoning driving at 5mph in a 60
Most of the above pay road tax in one form of another, they are registered and their maximum capability is 15odd mph...30 at a push, if you want to risk the instability. There is no MINIMUM speedlimit in the UK.
The only thing you can get stopped for by the police is for causing an obstruction (thus the need for yellow beacons) and you are required to pull in at convenient passing places if traffic is built up...but that is just a recommendation.
I do condone it, as it is legal to do so, if your lost your better slowing down that risk overshooting the turning or junction and braking at the last minutes etc. Also your reaction will be affected as your looking for a destination and not necessarily what is happening around you. (i.e "adjusting speed to the conditions" )
Spoon, you'll find that your the tosser. By calling me that you have confirmed my suspicion of your maturity, your IQ, and your level of common sense.
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undertook on the motorway. got bored with the outside line hoggers who dont look in their mirrors. undertook serveral cars including a police car to pass the nonce. As i passed the police they shrugged at me & tucked in behind. moved in to fastlane then to the middle to allow the police to pass. They waved as they did. For some way down the motorway i was behind the police and as we got caught up by more nonces i could see their arm gestures i guess peeved off by the lack of observation from anyone.
interesting journey home that was
interesting journey home that was
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There is no MINIMUM speedlimit in the UK
let's go dig out those dusty highway code books
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read the full sentance....
nice try
Hmmm I see your point on re-reading my post, would edit, but I'm not a coward
It's perfectly legal to do so...explain how tractors, milk floats, JCB's and mopeds get about on the road? (excepting motorways)
Hmmm I see your point on re-reading my post, would edit, but I'm not a coward
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To alleviate any confusion you may want to read up on this http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/ may give you some tips for the future
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
Spoon, you'll find that your the tosser. By calling me that you have confirmed my suspicion of your maturity, your IQ, and your level of common sense.
Originally Posted by Ali-B
It's tossers who think the stated speed limit is what you must drive at are the ones that cause accidents...by not adjusting their speed to the conditions.
Oh and I've corrected your spelling/grammar, it's you're not your.
Remember nobody has once mentioned a minimum speed limit but you.
I repeat again for the last time, the original post was my point for comment and as Jiggerypokery explained he was not sure where he was going then that was good enough.
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Originally Posted by Dracoro
LOL ermm, you'll find the word you're after is spelt grammAr!
But you'll find it's grammar not grammAr.
Time for a brew I reckon.
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Well I mentioned minimum speed as you seemed so very concerned as why Jiggerypokery was travelling below the limit. I am just pointing out it is not a crime to do so.
My initial slur "tosser" was not directed at any particular individual, more so of a general opinion of people who are so short sighted in their thinking that they will travel at a stated speedlimit thinking it is safe. You however found it in your heart to direct it personally towards me.
So now you have brought this to the level of handbags at dawn, by taking a non-specifically aimed criticism personally. If I knew how you drove and how you think, then perhaps I would aim that criticism at you, but I don't read minds and I don't know you. So I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
Thankyou for pointing out my mistaken apostrophe. Please understand that my spelling and grammar whilst posting on SN is not at the top of my priorities. We are all guilty of the odd typographical error - as what dracoro pointed out
Now, what was the topic??
My initial slur "tosser" was not directed at any particular individual, more so of a general opinion of people who are so short sighted in their thinking that they will travel at a stated speedlimit thinking it is safe. You however found it in your heart to direct it personally towards me.
So now you have brought this to the level of handbags at dawn, by taking a non-specifically aimed criticism personally. If I knew how you drove and how you think, then perhaps I would aim that criticism at you, but I don't read minds and I don't know you. So I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
Thankyou for pointing out my mistaken apostrophe. Please understand that my spelling and grammar whilst posting on SN is not at the top of my priorities. We are all guilty of the odd typographical error - as what dracoro pointed out
Now, what was the topic??
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Originally Posted by ALi-B
Well I mentioned minimum speed as you seemed so very concerned as why Jiggerypokery was travelling below the limit. I am just pointing out it is not a crime to do so.
Originally Posted by Ali-B
My initial slur "tosser" was not directed at any particular individual, more so of a general opinion of people who are so short sighted in their thinking that they will travel at a stated speedlimit thinking it is safe. You however found it in your heart to direct it personally towards me.
Originally Posted by Ali-B
So now you have brought this to the level of handbags at dawn, by taking a non-specifically aimed criticism personally.
Originally Posted by Ali-B
Now, what was the topic??
Last edited by Spoon; 16 April 2004 at 11:13 AM.