Damn. Another 3 points then.

My Bro got pulled over one winter- got a telling off as the officer decided it was too cold to get out of the car!

And I'm frankly surprised he hasn't got more points than me!

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by thedonal

The officer is also a pointy owner and an occasional visitor to the .org (he didn't spot the SV at first). So fair play, whomever you are, for not making an unpleasant occurence an unpleasant occurence.

You BAS*ARD BluePete!!!

It still grates on me how much they focus on speed. I know it's narrow lanes on that stretch, but that isn't really an issue for bikes, and 78mph on a dual carriageway is hardly death-defying!

I think you're being surprisingly reasonable about it all... (or maybe it's the relief at not going to court! )

Originally Posted by Fizzy Fish

It still grates on me how much they focus on speed. I know it's narrow lanes on that stretch, but that isn't really an issue for bikes, and 78mph on a dual carriageway is hardly death-defying!

I think you're being surprisingly reasonable about it all... (or maybe it's the relief at not going to court! )

well, 78 in a 50 (was it 50?) is a bit of a mickey take, and although I have taken the mickey, i would hold my hands up and say "yep, officer, i know i was going that fast. I am sorry, it was silly, so I deserve your points"

I see many many people though who come past at 70-80 on the north circ (40 and 50 mph limits) and no-one gets pulled, not alot of police presence there really. you take your chances, 99% of the time you get away with it, but sometimes you get caught

thedonal, if you were doing 60, he'd probably have not bothered. down the north circ, most people do about 60 mph, safer to go with the traffic flow then rather than being undertaken, tailgated and overtaken all at once

oh, btw, bad luck

Originally Posted by Alpinestarhero

well, 78 in a 50 (was it 50?) is a bit of a mickey take,

Have to say .... sorry to hear that ..... but 78 in a 50 is taking the pee ..... you're very lucky he didn't take it further ...... a biker in this weather doing those sort of speeds ..... you'd be lucky to keep your licence I reckon ....

I don't think the copper concerned was hard on you as 78 in a 50 is more than 50% over the speed limit and as you are aware of the speed limit on that bit of road a lucky escape.
We all know that speeding is an offence you will get caught at sooner or later at but we still try chancing our arm.
Still,not a nice Xmas present

He may have been 'taking the pee' in terms of the law, but my point is that the law is sometimes a bit OTT, and it doesn't necessarily mean that he was 'taking the pee' in terms of dodgy riding.

Rules have been set so they can be enforced, but IMHO they don't get at the real problems that cause accidents (e.g. inattention and carelessness). Yes of course there are accidents caused by loss of control due to speed, I totally accept that. However most people regularly speed, and some regularly speed a lot and guess what nothing happens to the great majority - which tells you that it isn't as simple as speed = danger.

Exactly- a fair cop and a fair cop!

This time of year, there are more police available- to ensure the roads are safer at this time of the year by catching the boozy drivers! No- obviously these guys were looking for speed, but that's the way it is.

The law is there and it was broken. Bit more than a slapped wrist, but less than severe punishment.

So it's gonna be best behaviour from me then!

[Bluepete]

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

You BAS*ARD BluePete!!!

In the famous words of Bart Simpson,

"It wasn't me!"

My laser, for some reason, don't seem to work on bikes

Pete

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Fizzy Fish

He may have been 'taking the pee' in terms of the law, but my point is that the law is sometimes a bit OTT, and it doesn't necessarily mean that he was 'taking the pee' in terms of dodgy riding.

Pah council take the pee with where they put the 50 limits, they should get the ticket for offence to common sense!