Stopped for doing 70 in a 50

[N8te rider]

Just had a nice chat with a Police biker about going a bit too briskly on my way home :( Weren't too many cars about this evening, going past the Ace cafe when I see a bright headlight following me. Thought it was a bigger bike wanting to get a move on so I keep a steady speed then eventually move to the middle lane to let him past. He moves with me so I move over again not seeing a bus wanting to pull out into my lane. After cutting in front of a lorry the blue lights come on and I get that sinking feeling. Points here we come.

He informs me of my riding and how to improve, checks my address and I take it on the chin and he says safe riding. No points :D. Thought I'd share this because I was impressed how he was concerned about my safety as a fellow biker and explained how I could have dealt with the hazards better.

Even though most of my attention was on this bright headlight following me I can't use that as an excuse. If the bus pulled out it would have been curtains. Next time if someone is following that close I should move over and pay more attention to what's happening in front of me. Safer riding is always a good thing. Thank you nice Police Biker

[Kilted Ginger]

Good to hear.

[fenjer]

Phew! Thought that was going to end badly there!

[beabert]

See, most are nice :-)

[ravingdavis]

I've been pulled over by the police before for doing 80 in a 60. He pointed out all the things he could book me for (numberplate, exhaust etc). I was polite and didn't try to blag my way out of anything. He just, like your copper, commented on my riding and let me go.

Seemed like a nice guy. Nice coppers do exist apparently. Sometimes.

[Red Herring]

Bet this thread won't go on for long.....

[N8te rider]

Bet this thread won't go on for long.....

Probably not, but hope quite a few get to read it. Riding safer is a good thing. If anyone does get followed, keep as much attention to whats happening in front. When I think about it I could have been bug splat on the bus!

[Jayneflakes]

Sounds like the bike Copper got his point across to you fairly well. To be fair, the only problems I have with the Police is with my CRB.

I stopped for a cuppa in Cheddar during the summer and got talking to a bike copper, he was checking out an accident site and was more concerned with safe riding than booking some one and was full of good advice to me as a newly passed rider. ;-)

I almost hate to disappoint you Red Herring, but he was a nice guy. Mind you had he nicked me for speeding, parking or any of the other naughty things I do, I am would probably have though he was a ponkey bucket! :D

[timwilky]

I have been pulled for 70 in a 30, nice clear road 4:30 am not a soul was stirring. (Except him, parked in a side road). I saw him as I passed, off the throttle no brakes and I see him in my mirror blues on.

I carry on through the traffic lights and turn onto the motorway when he pulls behind me, so over onto the hard shoulder.

You were going a bit fast down lancaster lane
Was I
Could you tell me the speed limit there?
30, but it used to be 40 and a few years ago was NSL
Well at least you know the road, I know you are no danger to anyone, but you didn't see me until it was to late. At your speed, you are at risk from others mistakes. Think on and slow down.

Now I knew I wasn't going to get done. but was intrigued, was he now going to have to continue down the slip road from Leyland to Standish (they had barriers on the services slip road at the time) or reverse the 100 yards. He was good and continued down the motorway. Me doing 70 with him behind me. Until he drew alongside wound down his window and gesticulated to get the f*** out of here.

But my best one was about 30 miles with the cops in front, alongside,behind ending at 135 when they waved me goodbye as I pulled onto my slip road. Sometimes they take the view that you are not doing anything unsafe just enjoying the road.

[Viney]

I know you are no danger to anyoneDoesnt know you well then ;)

[timwilky]

Come on, I am only a danger to myself. Everything I say or do. Always in the wrong place etc.

[collis]

i must admit it's the bike coppers that are normally the best, when i first passed my test a bike cop came up behind me, and with me being on a *cough*125 at the time i pulled left to let him go past as he clearly had more power than me, suffice to say he stayed behind me and when we got to a set of traffic lights he simply said to try and stay more centre positive.
seams that most of our problems come from mis-informed car drivers and not the bike cops who are more interested in safety and not catching someone for nothing.

[-Ralph-]

But my best one was about 30 miles with the cops in front, alongside,behind ending at 135 when they waved me goodbye as I pulled onto my slip road. Sometimes they take the view that you are not doing anything unsafe just enjoying the road.

Most bike cops are OK, most of them are recreational bikers themselves and break the law every Sunday.

I think there's some sort of rule where they can't do you if they were already acting illegally themselves. ie: If they come up behind you at 135mph, and you're doing 120 you've had it. If you come up behind them at 135, and they are already doing 120, no blues and two's, no good reason, they won't pull you.

This is NOT a BASAT post, it's urban rumour, maybe RH will be able to say myth or truth.

[timwilky]

in my 135 episode, we started at about 80, they overtook me so I matched their speed, they dropped back, then overtook and again I matched their speed, gradually the speed increased over about 30 miles of motorway. They would drop back then overtake, one in front one behind me etc. I took it they were using me for some impromptu training exercise. At all time I was aware they were there, they very much aware of me. The road was empty and all manoeuvres well indicated in advance

[maviczap]

Bet this thread won't go on for long.....before it degenerates

Updated for you RH ;)

[Luckypants]

Good to hear of Police officers exercising their discretion and giving advice.

[PsychoCannon]

Never been stopped by bike cops but the few times I've been pulled by Car cops they've been pretty good.
The first ones did me for 138 on an Empty M4 one evening which I was a bit bitter about though they did try to reason it and give me advice.

The two or three since then (over 11 years) have been fantastic, serious advice and a talking to, then on your way.
Never been "dangerous", so glad to see they use their discretion when you are simply enjoying yourself.

The only interaction i've had with Bike cops is when one turned across me coming off a roundabout and forced me to swerve and take the same exit to avoid a collision :rolleyes:

[Reeder]

I'd have kissed the copper if he'd let me off that & offered other things too...

[dill89]

this is good to read, i like this thread, nice change to the normal negativity

[starks]

+1

[Red Herring]

Most bike cops are OK, most of them are recreational bikers themselves and break the law every Sunday.

I think there's some sort of rule where they can't do you if they were already acting illegally themselves. ie: If they come up behind you at 135mph, and you're doing 120 you've had it. If you come up behind them at 135, and they are already doing 120, no blues and two's, no good reason, they won't pull you.

This is NOT a BASAT post, it's urban rumour, maybe RH will be able to say myth or truth.

I'm not confirming or denying anything....;). What I will say is that a copper doesn't have to have blues and two on to use their exemptions, and that since most job cars these days are fitted with black boxes (record everything including speed, braking and what lights etc are in use) very little "playing" goes on. Mix at your peril!

[-Ralph-]

I'm not confirming or denying anything....;)!

Spoilsport :jocolor:

I mean, what's the use of having a plumber on the forum if he won't give away the trade secrets behind your combi boiler? :smt064 :p ;)

[anna]

I actually think this happens more then common misconception, however, you normally dont see a positive post about it as it hasn´t upset your day.

Thanks for the post.