Bloody copper today! Grrrr
09 February 2012, 07:31 PM
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Bloody copper today! Grrrr
A marked Focus passed me on the A30 today, a stretch of dual carrriageway between Cornwall & Devon.
I was sitting in the inside lane at the speed limit (70mph) and he creeps passed at probably 75mph, no big deal, they usually get away with a bit more than we would. That's not normally an issue, I'd rather they just got on with their day instead of what happened today, which I have NEVER seen before in two decades of driving.
He decided he was going to pull in and sit infront of me at 70mph, sometimes dropping to 65mph if there was an incline.
What really p!ssed me off was even when he slowed to 65mph, he wouldn't let ANYONE overtake. He would put the flashing lights on and wave at people to slow down and pull in behind him!
I counted 4 cars that tried creeping passed, not taking the **** and you usually know what you can get away with if they are driving slower than normal but no, not this guy!
Why the **** are they allowed to overtake YOU at above the speed limit but you can't overtaken them AT the speed limit.
Really grinds my gears! Rant over
I was sitting in the inside lane at the speed limit (70mph) and he creeps passed at probably 75mph, no big deal, they usually get away with a bit more than we would. That's not normally an issue, I'd rather they just got on with their day instead of what happened today, which I have NEVER seen before in two decades of driving.
He decided he was going to pull in and sit infront of me at 70mph, sometimes dropping to 65mph if there was an incline.
What really p!ssed me off was even when he slowed to 65mph, he wouldn't let ANYONE overtake. He would put the flashing lights on and wave at people to slow down and pull in behind him!
I counted 4 cars that tried creeping passed, not taking the **** and you usually know what you can get away with if they are driving slower than normal but no, not this guy!
Why the **** are they allowed to overtake YOU at above the speed limit but you can't overtaken them AT the speed limit.
Really grinds my gears! Rant over
09 February 2012, 07:57 PM
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Not sure how cold it's been down South, but oop North we've had black ice on major roads.
There were 97 reported incidents on the A66 alone today. It was shut down.
Maybe he was slowing cars down so they don't crash on black ice
There were 97 reported incidents on the A66 alone today. It was shut down.
Maybe he was slowing cars down so they don't crash on black ice
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09 February 2012, 08:36 PM
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That's the only conclusion I can come to. It's defo not normal to act like that. I've passed loads of traffic cops over the years, they usually don't mind as long you're not flying passed at 80/90+
Most either drive at 65 or above 70 so either way you don't have them infront or behind for a long time.
This guy was acting weird.
Most either drive at 65 or above 70 so either way you don't have them infront or behind for a long time.
This guy was acting weird.
09 February 2012, 11:23 PM
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10 February 2012, 12:25 AM
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maybe you should respect the policemans authority, **** up and do as he said.
Too many know their rights, yet don't know when to **** up. Broke Britian ffs.
Too many know their rights, yet don't know when to **** up. Broke Britian ffs.
10 February 2012, 02:07 PM
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Bloody annoyed by the sound of it 
Amazed OP hasn't hasn't seen this before in 2 decades of driving. I've seen it quite a few times (but in 4 decades) - obviously slowing traffic down for probably a good reason.
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Amazed OP hasn't hasn't seen this before in 2 decades of driving. I've seen it quite a few times (but in 4 decades) - obviously slowing traffic down for probably a good reason.
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10 February 2012, 02:35 PM
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If it was a marked focus then i doubt they were even traffic- more likely local bobbies on a power trip.
If its anything like where iam in Somerset, the marked and unmarked traffic cars are BMW 5 series estates /X5 as they need to carry alot of bits and pieces.
If its anything like where iam in Somerset, the marked and unmarked traffic cars are BMW 5 series estates /X5 as they need to carry alot of bits and pieces.
10 February 2012, 02:45 PM
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A marked Focus passed me on the A30 today, a stretch of dual carrriageway between Cornwall & Devon.
I was sitting in the inside lane at the speed limit (70mph) and he creeps passed at probably 75mph, no big deal, they usually get away with a bit more than we would. That's not normally an issue, I'd rather they just got on with their day instead of what happened today, which I have NEVER seen before in two decades of driving.
He decided he was going to pull in and sit infront of me at 70mph, sometimes dropping to 65mph if there was an incline.
What really p!ssed me off was even when he slowed to 65mph, he wouldn't let ANYONE overtake. He would put the flashing lights on and wave at people to slow down and pull in behind him!
I counted 4 cars that tried creeping passed, not taking the **** and you usually know what you can get away with if they are driving slower than normal but no, not this guy!
Why the **** are they allowed to overtake YOU at above the speed limit but you can't overtaken them AT the speed limit.
Really grinds my gears! Rant over
I was sitting in the inside lane at the speed limit (70mph) and he creeps passed at probably 75mph, no big deal, they usually get away with a bit more than we would. That's not normally an issue, I'd rather they just got on with their day instead of what happened today, which I have NEVER seen before in two decades of driving.
He decided he was going to pull in and sit infront of me at 70mph, sometimes dropping to 65mph if there was an incline.
What really p!ssed me off was even when he slowed to 65mph, he wouldn't let ANYONE overtake. He would put the flashing lights on and wave at people to slow down and pull in behind him!
I counted 4 cars that tried creeping passed, not taking the **** and you usually know what you can get away with if they are driving slower than normal but no, not this guy!
Why the **** are they allowed to overtake YOU at above the speed limit but you can't overtaken them AT the speed limit.
Really grinds my gears! Rant over
Why not contact the relevant police force and ask?
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10 February 2012, 02:49 PM
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Not a lot to do down in carrot crunching land to be honest. Sheep worrying died out when the Taffs won the World Championships, the Beast of Bodmin has moved up to Stroud, and until summer starts there is not a lot of action going on. Poor Plod he was probably just board.
11 February 2012, 03:03 PM
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Maybe they were just bored and decided to f*ck with you.............
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PKtGnyGuKM
( I know I would if I were a copper lol )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PKtGnyGuKM
( I know I would if I were a copper lol )
11 February 2012, 05:11 PM
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Umm. No it's not. There is a "theory" that they allow you a lee-way of speed-limit+10% - thus 77 on an m'way. However, that is NOT the law. Look up speed limits in the Highway Code. Or just cruise past a motorway cop at 77 and report back ..... 
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