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Old 09-03-2008, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by gaddafi,Sep 2 2008, 11:56 PM
I would rather take the points and fine than accept a telling off from some jumped up prick in a uniform

I am unimpressed by tales of 'clearing up dead bodies'

Seen some, cleared some up, buried some and kissed some - certainly more than you sonny (officer)

don't make fecking assumptions about my life and driving experience

I would absolutely love to sit in on some of the training these arseholes undergo

The sessions on 'how to patronise' and 'demonstrating envy' must be absolute showstoppers

for the avoidance of doubt, I don't believe all Police officers fit the type described

it's just that I haven't met any

An example of how to fail the attitude test and make sure you get the fine and the points.
Old 09-03-2008, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MarkB,Sep 3 2008, 10:23 AM
he came out of it convinced that driving round Swindon in 3rd was going to make him a completely safe driver (less likely to go over the limit in 3rd than 4th )
Standard advanced driving/riding to use third gear in 30 limits when able to drive/ride up to the limit AIUI.
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I've got my course next Tuesday (Northumbria).

I shall report back.
Old 09-03-2008, 05:14 AM
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I.A.M. = I Am Marvellous! Some useful pointers no doubt!
Old 09-03-2008, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by GREGSTERWIZ,Sep 3 2008, 10:21 AM
An example of how to fail the attitude test and make sure you get the fine and the points.
every time

but I just don't give a sh*t

and it's worth it every time

Old 09-03-2008, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by gaddafi,Sep 3 2008, 12:08 AM
I've been told you don't argue on these courses
I would find that difficult to do.

I've just done a quick search and it looks like my area offers these "courses":

"Drivers and motorcyclists caught speeding from today (May 1, 2008) will be offered the chance to attend a course at various locations in Sussex at a cost of
Old 09-03-2008, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gaddafi,Sep 3 2008, 10:25 AM
every time

but I just don't give a sh*t

and it's worth it every time

Nobody likes to get a lecture but sometimes its just easier to take some shit and get on with it rather than talking yourself into points and a fine. I know plenty of people who would have got away with a warning but decided to escalate matters by arguing with the officer at the roadside. Yes, I know it seems petty when you've been stopped for going a few MPH over the limit with all the other stuff going on these days but that is what the "Road Policing Units" are tasked to do. Most speed enforcement is directed to areas which have had high numbers of accidents or in response to complaints from the public.
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[QUOTE=gtman,Sep 3 2008, 08:39 PM] at various locations in Sussex at a cost of
Old 09-03-2008, 10:44 PM
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Totally against this because it isn't nationwide.
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It is, just not in the principality where you are


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