VOSA = problems ahead
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I'll be happy if they start nabbing the idiots who drive round in daylight with every light they have on especially Volvo's and Vectra's with their fog lights. Plus the biggest risk to most decent drivers is some of the other idiots in dodgy cars with bald tires etc losing it at speed. Anything that decreases the risk of someone smashing into me is ok, as long as they learn about using discression.
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Originally Posted by dannyboys2000,Dec 6 2004, 11:13 AM
I'll be happy if they start nabbing the idiots who drive round in daylight with every light they have on especially Volvo's and Vectra's with their fog lights. Plus the biggest risk to most decent drivers is some of the other idiots in dodgy cars with bald tires etc losing it at speed. Anything that decreases the risk of someone smashing into me is ok, as long as they learn about using discression.
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Originally Posted by XBy2K,Dec 5 2004, 07:50 PM
You can just see the 'targetting' list:
If you see a Honda S2000 pull and check the numberplates.
When pulled - check for 100W headlights.
Check for non standard exhaust - if fitted check noise levels.
If you see a Honda S2000 pull and check the numberplates.
When pulled - check for 100W headlights.
Check for non standard exhaust - if fitted check noise levels.
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Originally Posted by euan,Dec 6 2004, 08:28 AM
Vehicle examiners already exist, and they are part of the DoT, not the Police. MOTs should pick up these various faults, but we don't ever criticise them for being over zealous. 
Not that my car has any parts that need fettling before an MOT, but if it did they could be fettled.
This new 'force' - and it looks set to be quite extensive - seens, from the article, to be judge and jury - to be able to pull you over to have a look at will.
I am all for this type of thing if it improves the safety on the road, and as I have said above, I have nothign to fear with my S or any of my current cars - that are to the best of my knowledge all legal - all should pass an MOT right now.
But many people on this forum may have numberplates etc that could be a problem, which is why I started this thread.
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Originally Posted by XBy2K,Dec 6 2004, 12:19 PM
There is a difference. I have control over when an MOT is carried out.
Not that my car has any parts that need fettling before an MOT, but if it did they could be fettled.
This new 'force' - and it looks set to be quite extensive - seens, from the article, to be judge and jury - to be able to pull you over to have a look at will.
I am all for this type of thing if it improves the safety on the road, and as I have said above, I have nothign to fear with my S or any of my current cars - that are to the best of my knowledge all legal - all should pass an MOT right now.
But many people on this forum may have numberplates etc that could be a problem, which is why I started this thread.
Not that my car has any parts that need fettling before an MOT, but if it did they could be fettled.
This new 'force' - and it looks set to be quite extensive - seens, from the article, to be judge and jury - to be able to pull you over to have a look at will.
I am all for this type of thing if it improves the safety on the road, and as I have said above, I have nothign to fear with my S or any of my current cars - that are to the best of my knowledge all legal - all should pass an MOT right now.
But many people on this forum may have numberplates etc that could be a problem, which is why I started this thread.
I'm all for this TBH, if you're car is within the law you have nothing to worry about, if not then you have to accept the consequences.
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