Got pulled by the Police last night..

Rossy.

clever_username wrote: »

Grew up on the mean streets of the Rhondda Valleys.

Alright Butt.. What's occurring??

Jakg

GEEGEE8 wrote: »

What were you expecting a 206 GTi to look like exactly?

You never mentioned it was a 206, instead you called it a "2.0L GTI" which could literally be anything.

Lum

Rossy. wrote: »

My Renault Sport clio 197 looked exactly like this bar mine was black



Never ever got stopped in it

Now the spoiler on that really does look like a glued on Halfords special.

Lum

clever_username wrote: »

Stop slagging off my car, dude.

That Primera is clearly running a Japanese numberplate. Is that a ploy to throw off ANPR systems?

My guess is it's a bosozoku car, and a fairly mild example at that.

GEEGEE8 wrote: »

Speaking of red buttons, I used to go through a couple of tunnels on the bike a few years back when they had carbs on them, if you revved it, flicked the kill switch for a few seconds and then back on, it would shoot a flame out of the exhaust

It amused me anyhow.. lol.

My GF's 200SX does that if you lift off suddenly while on boost.

It's great for unsticking BMWs from your rear bumper.

Gene_Hunt_2

Lum wrote: »

My GF's 200SX does that if you lift off suddenly while on boost.

It's great for unsticking BMWs from your rear bumper.

You shouldn't be playing with her sex toys and having reps who drive BMW's up your exhaust.:rotfl:

gozaimasu

Taken from the London met website:

"What can I expect from the officer stopping or searching me?
The officer must be polite and respectful at all times. The Metropolitan Police are committed to continuously improving standards around the delivery of service to London’s communities.
All stops and stops and searches must be carried out with courtesy, consideration and respect.
We are aware that the process may take a little time but the process should be handled quickly and professionally.
The police officer will ask a few questions and then if necessary search you.
The search is not voluntary. If you do not cooperate the officer can use reasonable force to conduct the search.
Police officers, and police community support officers must use stop and search powers fairly, responsibly and without discrimination."


If you don't think she was polite and respectful in her manner, make a complaint. Did she give you contact details or a receipt for the stop? Did she show you her warrant card? Did she give you details of which police station she was from, or an ID number to identify her should you make a complaint?



I've never been stopped by the police but after reading umpteen horror stories on these forums I can imagine that I will be very hostile when they do. As much as I must co-operate with stops and searches I will make sure I ask as many questions as possible to make sure they are respecting my rights.


Normal law-abiding citizens should not be scared of the police or driving around being terrified of being stopped.

Don't forget that:

"During a stop and search what information do the police have to give me?The police who stop and search you must provide you with certain information including:

• Their name and the station where they work (unless the search is in relation to suspected terrorist activity or giving his or her name may place the officer in danger. They must then give a warrant card or identification number)
• The law under which you have been stopped
• Your rights
• Why you have been stopped and searched
• Why they chose you
• What they are looking for"

If the officer who stopped you didn't give you all of that, make a complaint. Don't let them get away with abusing their power.

Gene_Hunt_2

gozaimasu wrote: »

Taken from the London met website:

"What can I expect from the officer stopping or searching me?
The officer must be polite and respectful at all times. The Metropolitan Police are committed to continuously improving standards around the delivery of service to London’s communities.
All stops and stops and searches must be carried out with courtesy, consideration and respect.
We are aware that the process may take a little time but the process should be handled quickly and professionally.
The police officer will ask a few questions and then if necessary search you.
The search is not voluntary. If you do not cooperate the officer can use reasonable force to conduct the search.
Police officers, and police community support officers must use stop and search powers fairly, responsibly and without discrimination."


If you don't think she was polite and respectful in her manner, make a complaint. Did she give you contact details or a receipt for the stop? Did she show you her warrant card? Did she give you details of which police station she was from, or an ID number to identify her should you make a complaint?



I've never been stopped by the police but after reading umpteen horror stories on these forums I can imagine that I will be very hostile when they do. As much as I must co-operate with stops and searches I will make sure I ask as many questions as possible to make sure they are respecting my rights.


Normal law-abiding citizens should not be scared of the police or driving around being terrified of being stopped.

Don't forget that:

"During a stop and search what information do the police have to give me?The police who stop and search you must provide you with certain information including:

• Their name and the station where they work (unless the search is in relation to suspected terrorist activity or giving his or her name may place the officer in danger. They must then give a warrant card or identification number)
• The law under which you have been stopped
• Your rights
• Why you have been stopped and searched
• Why they chose you
• What they are looking for"

If the officer who stopped you didn't give you all of that, make a complaint. Don't let them get away with abusing their power.

Does she have to?

No, not for a traffic stop.

gozaimasu

Gene_Hunt wrote: »

Does she have to?

No, not for a traffic stop.

Where can one find out their rights for a traffic stop? Like I say, I've never been stopped by the police, ever. It would be nice to know where I stand.

Rossy.

Lum wrote: »

Now the spoiler on that really does look like a glued on Halfords special.

Yawn

Heard it all before.

esmerobbo

There are no rights the Police can stop you in a car at anytime for any reason.