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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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Sitting on a dual carraigeway (stationary in traffic) this morning enjoying a bouncy little MP3 (I believe its called 'Insomnia' ) I noticed a Police van in the inside lane. I didn't take any notice until he changed lane after a roundabout and came up behind me. I think I must have been doing all of 12MPH...still enjoying myself when....he put the lights and siren on

I pointed as if to say.."what..me ?" and he nodded and pointed to a layby. Not an easy feat in stationary traffic but eventually we managed it. I got out and walked up to him and said "Yes ?" He told me that in his opinion I was driving without due care and attention because my head was moving in time to the music.

"Also" he continued, "your numberplate spacing is incorrect"

"Yes it is" I replied, "but it makes the number more legible don't you think ?"

He didn't say anything for a minute so I said "So what would you like me to do then, sit miserably in my car like every other person....or take my 'particulars' down to the station ? "

He tried to look stern and told me to pay attention to my driving (at 12MPH ) and if ever he saw me ...........blah blah...


Idiot, I think the sun has got to his head.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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Sounds as though our local bobby here is on holiday on the south coast
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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Just a jealous t0$$er!

I'm not saying all the police are to$$ers - its like any cross section of society there will be some! ;-)

I got accused of showing off to my G/F by doing an estimated 45mph in a 30 limit once! - Till my wife jumped out and asked the officer to explain EXACTLY what I was doing wrong in HER car!?

Careful though maybe singing at 12mph is a new offence!?

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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by EddandSam,Jul 4 2006, 09:04 AM
Careful though maybe singing at 12mph is a new offence!?

Edd
Edd - trust me, I'm on an Asbo for it

That copper was a moron, plain and simple.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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Probably just jealous - sat in his non- A/C'd meat wagon
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Well the car is absolutely gleaming and the stereo is finally how I want it so I was a happy bunny there.

I can only assume that for some reason his ploy was to take the wind out of my sails by pulling me over in front of everyone - but only proceded to make himself look like a berk. Wasted both our time and I don't suppose he felt any better.

I did leave him a plume of smoke to inhale as I vtec'd to 70 after the layby...70 mind you, the natuional speed limit I believe
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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Has he caught up yet?
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaeger,Jul 4 2006, 09:23 AM
Has he caught up yet?
Nah, there was a donut shop on the way
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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You sure you weren't singing "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free"?
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Kelk,Jul 4 2006, 08:26 AM
Nah, there was a donut shop on the way

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