Police tactics to increase chances of catching speeding drivers

Syndrome · 21-04-2018, 06:37 PM

Blue Roo · 21-04-2018, 08:58 PM

Yes, the Revenue Raisers (AKA the Police), has sunk to a all new low.

80rs · 21-04-2018, 09:02 PM

Thats a pic of the English police who have been doing that type of speed camera work for years and years

Tickford. · 21-04-2018, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 80rs

Thats a pic of the English police who have been doing that type of speed camera work for years and years

Not just in England. QLD Police with a similar tactic below..

https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.a...p-car/3109233/

**DJR-351** · 22-04-2018, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 80rs

Thats a pic of the English police who have been doing that type of speed camera work for years and years

........and about 10 years old

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...motorists.html

mick taylor · 22-04-2018, 10:33 AM

I remember The Dukes of Hazzard, Boss Hog and Sheriff Rosco P Coltran, they nailed it spot on as to what really goes on.

jaydee · 21-04-2018, 09:42 PM

Speeding is speeding, doesn't matter how you get caught.
Gotta give them points for enguinity I suppose, but how do they stop them, radio ahead or full gallop?

baboon · 21-04-2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydee

but how do they stop them, radio ahead or full gallop?

They open the door and let the pony out!....

.....Ford Mustang!!!!!!!!....

**Captain Stubing** · 21-04-2018, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydee

Speeding is speeding, doesn't matter how you get caught.
Gotta give them points for enguinity I suppose, but how do they stop them, radio ahead or full gallop?

Didn't you mean EQUINuity?

stock1991 · 22-04-2018, 12:29 AM

Anyone who has lost a motorcyclist friend knows speed kills. getting away with it, now that takes skill. I would be happy if everyone just concentrated on driving but those days are gone

EgoFG · 01-05-2018, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by stock1991

Anyone who has lost a motorcyclist friend knows speed kills. getting away with it, now that takes skill. I would be happy if everyone just concentrated on driving but those days are gone

"Speed kills" ... interesting

I would say Speed is a multiplier on the consequences of an accident - this multiplication can cause death.

I put it to you all, that speed is a multiplier, not a cause.
I wish Police would police the causes of accidents.

The trouble is you would need to many cameras instead of speed cameras.

"Failing to indicate correctly" camera (really high revenue earner at roundabouts).
"Not drive in correct lane" camera (with a not keep left over 80kmph option).
"incorrect use of headlights" camera.
"on the phone" camera (I believe they have this one coming/here).
"Fail to give way" camera.
....... (I am sure you guys can think of others !)

The real trouble is: it takes Police on the road to police the real CAUSES of accidents.
I respect the last policeman who pulled me over, I do not respect the decision by the Police to police remotely.

**GasoLane** · 01-05-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by EgoFG

The trouble is you would need to many cameras instead of speed cameras.

"Failing to indicate correctly" camera (really high revenue earner at roundabouts).
"Not drive in correct lane" camera (with a not keep left over 80kmph option).
"incorrect use of headlights" camera.
"on the phone" camera (I believe they have this one coming/here).
"Fail to give way" camera.
....... (I am sure you guys can think of others !)

The real trouble is: it takes Police on the road to police the real CAUSES of accidents.
I respect the last policeman who pulled me over, I do not respect the decision by the Police to police remotely.

I think it's bureaucrats that dictate how many and where Camera's are placed, the Police don't have that much to do with it.

In NSW the 'flash for cash' mobile cameras are privately owned.

40RDT · 21-04-2018, 10:32 PM

Well that's a little devious isn't it...

TheGreenKugaaah · 22-04-2018, 01:28 AM

What a load of crap. This makes my blood boil. No such thing as entrapment but we'll f**king persecute you if you happen to zone out for a split second past absolutely anything innocuous on the side of the road.

jpd80 · 22-04-2018, 11:14 AM

Funny how speeding in the more dangerous areas is not policed
because it's too dangerous for police to do so....

Instead police find the "fishing" easier in areas that are less dangerous....

What does it say when police resort to hiding speed cameras to catch people when
we're told that by the time you see the police, they already have your speed checked.

Police shouldn't have to resort to covert operations, if indeed everyone is speeding
then they should be able to stand in plain sight and catch plenty.

**Fordman1** · 22-04-2018, 11:16 AM

Don’t speed and you won’t get caught / fined !!

jpd80 · 22-04-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordman1

Don’t speed and you won’t get caught / fined !!

I'm one of those unlucky people whos has been caught (years ago) using a cruise control
that exceeded speed limit going slightly down hill, engine brake doesn't cut in until over 10 kph..

And yeah, it was in a Falcon.

Ben73 · 29-04-2018, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordman1

Don’t speed and you won’t get caught / fined !!

Except for all the stories we have heard of people getting tickets when they were not speeding.
Including a member from this forum. After reading his post I believe his story about getting a fine while not speeding.

chrisandsharon · 29-04-2018, 08:07 PM

believe - if only the world was so simple

Maka · 22-04-2018, 11:31 AM

Around my way not that many locals speed imo so our local finest dont have to resort to those type of outdated tv show style tactics anyway.

Im happy to say all our local copper's do a great job all things considered!!

cheers, Maka

CyberWasp · 22-04-2018, 12:33 PM

Define Speeding. How many Km's over the speed limit would you define as Speeding in your personal opinions?

Maka · 22-04-2018, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Define Speeding. How many Km's over the speed limit would you define as Speeding in your personal opinions?

If im sitting right on the posted limit & somone gets in the right lane to pass me..

Is that speeding?

cheers, Maka

5thFordWA · 22-04-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Maka

If im sitting right on the posted limit & somone gets in the right lane to pass me..

Is that speeding?

cheers, Maka

Yes, it is.

**GasoLane** · 22-04-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Define Speeding. How many Km's over the speed limit would you define as Speeding in your personal opinions?

Any speed that is too fast for the conditions.

tranquilized · 22-04-2018, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Any speed that is too fast for the conditions.

Sometimes the posted limit is too fast for the conditions, which is one of many reasons the singular focus on speed is so counter productive. People are being conditioned to believe that if they simply obey the posted limits they're driving safely.

burnz · 22-04-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Any speed that is too fast for the conditions.

agreed the conditions!!

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Originally Posted by tranquilized

Sometimes the posted limit is too fast for the conditions, which is one of many reasons the singular focus on speed is so counter productive. People are being conditioned to believe that if they simply obey the posted limits they're driving safely.

as gas posted above..

the 85th percentile whet happened to it??
the speed limits are to slow, otherwise they nobody would be caught speeding.. no; not a play on words, people know what speed is acceptable
and drive accordingly, but frustration gets the better when there is no overtaking,
or some fool on a Sunday drive in the right lane..

BENT_8 · 22-04-2018, 12:42 PM

5% i think

arronm · 22-04-2018, 02:26 PM

Speeding isnt really the issue now, its texting , doing makeup, reading the paper.

Time for harsh penalties.

You spin the tyres and its hooning , but its the distractions these days that are the killers.

jpd80 · 22-04-2018, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by arronm

Speeding isnt really the issue now, its texting , doing makeup, reading the paper.

Time for harsh penalties.

You spin the tyres and its hooning , but its the distractions these days that are the killers.

I don't know what it is with mobile phones and texting that so many are
compelled to continue looking at and touching their phone while driving.

I use SIRI paired to the car's radio to receive and make calls as well as
"read" and send texts all without touching my phone or looking away
from the traffic.

arronm · 22-04-2018, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

I don't know what it is with mobile phones and texting that so many are
compelled to continue looking at and touching their phone while driving.

I use SIRI paired to the car's radio to receive and make calls as well as
"read" and send texts all without touching my phone or looking away
from the traffic.

Mobile phones and driving is an epidemic. It is so dangerous. All i do now is watch peoples heads to see if they look down and stay clear.

Riding a motorbike now is a suicide mission.

Driving and texting is actually Dangerous driving.

First offence 6 point and $1000. Second 3 months walking and $2000. See how many people text then.