Speeding past oncoming police cars.

So, is your mate actually you?

In the past, I've been at triple x speeds & seen a car coming the other way & pinned it. I found out what the top speed of the bike was (I wasn't on mine).

But I wouldn't advise anyone to do the same - there's always the potential that they'll radio the details - and no bike is faster than a radio.

Either way , if they wanted to be funny about anything they would find a way of punishing him for something they couldn`t quite gather evidence for . The Stubby exhaust would cop him a nice fat £30 fine if unbaffled or found to be over the noise limit , number plates would get measured etc etc .

They would probably also throw in some other ticking offs for his riding and lack of obs . They`ll get you one way or another if they want to .

Originally Posted by Baph

So, is your mate actually you?

In the past, I've been at triple x speeds & seen a car coming the other way & pinned it. I found out what the top speed of the bike was (I wasn't on mine).

But I wouldn't advise anyone to do the same - there's always the potential that they'll radio the details - and no bike is faster than a radio.

No of course not. If it was there's no way I'd admit to doing an indicated 125mph in a 60 zone and publishing it on an open forum. That would be silly!

Originally Posted by xXBADGERXx

Either way , if they wanted to be funny about anything they would find a way of punishing him for something they couldn`t quite gather evidence for . The Stubby exhaust would cop him a nice fat £30 fine if unbaffled or found to be over the noise limit , number plates would get measured etc etc .

They would probably also throw in some other ticking offs for his riding and lack of obs . They`ll get you one way or another if they want to .

Oh yeah HE has a black visor too! £££

Originally Posted by xXBADGERXx

Either way , if they wanted to be funny about anything they would find a way of punishing him for something they couldn`t quite gather evidence for . The Stubby exhaust would cop him a nice fat £30 fine if unbaffled or found to be over the noise limit , number plates would get measured etc etc .

They would probably also throw in some other ticking offs for his riding and lack of obs . They`ll get you one way or another if they want to .

indeed, if your been a t**t they'll get you for something, my advice is dont give them an excuse... see flahsin blue lights thred.

I have a more down to earth question: would you FILTER past a police
car (stuck in a queue of cars and going in the same direction as
you)? I sometimes encounter this problem on my commute and I tend to
hold back.

Originally Posted by Professor

I have a more down to earth question: would you FILTER past a police
car (stuck in a queue of cars and going in the same direction as
you)? I sometimes encounter this problem on my commute and I tend to
hold back.

Yes. So long as you're not doing a silly speed past them, whilst filtering. Nothing illegal about filtering (when done correctly).

Originally Posted by Professor

I have a more down to earth question: would you FILTER past a police
car (stuck in a queue of cars and going in the same direction as
you)? I sometimes encounter this problem on my commute and I tend to
hold back.

Depends on how small my plate was and how loud my can was at the time
Have filtered passed them a couple of times, one even moved over to allow me more room.
However, i've also purposely sat behind one because my plate resembled a postage stamp and the bike sounded like a doodle bug, needless to say i got off at the next available junction and found a different route

[Spiderman]

What Baph said Prof. I've even filtered past them down Muswell hill and for those that dont know its a very steep hill with 1 lane going down and 2 comming up...seperated by solid white lines. I was over the solid lines cos it was the only way to pass all the stationary traffic.
I went past them very slowly and when the driver saw me in his wing mirror he just stared at me as i went past and as soon as i did i gave him a thumbs up as if to say "thanks for accepting its the sensible thing to do here" and he left me alone.
I think if they see you showing consideration, care and road awarensss they leave you alone 9 out of 10 times.
had you been a yooof on a scoot tho i'm sure they'd pull you just cos you gave them a reason and then they can check your documents etc.

Thanks, guys, for the replies regarding filtering past police cars!
Will give it a try next time I am going down Avenue Road towards
Regents Park. If I am stopped, I will refer the police to you (as my
legal representatives).