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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20506 |
The law doesn't always apply to the police themselves. They have a power all of their own. Just like how in the correct situation in an emergency they can run a red light or do 100mph. They can't o that for the sake of it of course but for the correct reasons and situations they can and will. Also off duty or not the Police vehicle is still a Police vehicle so they will do more or less as they please. No Guts, No Glory.
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20th Feb 2013 6:07pm |
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appaloosadude Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 630 |
No. They can get tickets. And they should abide by all traffic laws and regulations unless on "immediate response". They may be performing welfare checks on a resident or similar. How long is the car parked there for? I'd suggest walking into the local nick and having a moan. Take the registration of the vehicle. Police cars are audited, so the driver will be traceable, and I imagine he will be dressed down. PM me if you need to know how I know this. Although you can probably guess.
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20th Feb 2013 6:09pm |
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ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328 |
Your in the Fire service we all know the love hate relationship you guys have
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20th Feb 2013 6:11pm |
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Tubes63 Member Since: 05 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 201 |
I don't like that rule perhaps I shall run for public office and change it I understand the running a light in an emergency.. And like I say, if they were responding to an emergency or on duty I would encourage them to park there. The issue is (among other things) that if it's not actually a problem to have cars parked there during the day then why can't anyone else park there? appaloosadude, I might just do that. It me off every time I see it, it's like he's mocking me it's been there for at least 48 hours, but I've seen him parked in other places as well, for instance, in the way of a gate that has a sign that says "emergency access only" on it. Geoff 2007 Defender 90 Click image to enlarge |
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20th Feb 2013 6:11pm |
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Tubes63 Member Since: 05 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 201 |
Sorted.
Went down to the police station, asked the nice lady at the desk why one of their cars was parked illegally on my road, she asked the "sergeant" who said it shouldn't be there and said it would be moved... By the time I had walked back home, it was gone! I can now sleep easy Geoff 2007 Defender 90 Click image to enlarge |
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20th Feb 2013 7:07pm |
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yorky Member Since: 25 Aug 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 119 |
Maybe Mr Plod had just forgotten where they left it, so well done for telling them where it was 90 XS
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20th Feb 2013 7:16pm |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20506 |
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20th Feb 2013 7:29pm |
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Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015 |
You could look at it two ways.
A. It is breaking the rules. B. It will deter possible thieves away from the area when the see the car. As mentioned- The police have to abide to every law and rule we do during normal times...... but can break/ bend a few when needed (Blue lights are flashing). One good thing here is that the police have to stick to the rules ALL the time.... that includes the speed limit even when the blue lights are on. So if you are breaking the speed limit they can't chase Glyn |
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20th Feb 2013 7:55pm |
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Tubes63 Member Since: 05 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 201 |
This did cross my mind briefly, but then I realised that they could well park legally and have the same effect. Also, this is Stevenage... I wouldn't be surprised if the local scum have, in fact, nicked the police car, and it wasn't the police who moved it tonight after all Geoff 2007 Defender 90 Click image to enlarge |
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20th Feb 2013 8:04pm |
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Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 |
There's been a marked police car parked in my garage for about 12 years Steve.
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20th Feb 2013 8:14pm |
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Tubes63 Member Since: 05 Aug 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 201 |
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20th Feb 2013 8:17pm |
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GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 |
But they can only do the speed limit + half again IIRC An engine to TDi for! "Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" |
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20th Feb 2013 8:21pm |
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appaloosadude Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 630 |
I don't think it's +50%, more like +20mph.
IIRC... |
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20th Feb 2013 9:53pm |
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SiWhite Member Since: 19 Jan 2010 Location: North Hampshire Posts: 455 |
Not true - no limits listed in the Road Traffic Act. Some Forces will have guidelines - mine allows standard drivers to exceed the limit by 20mph, but no limit is placed on the Advanced Driver. My blog - www.anacreinhampshire.blogspot.co.uk 110 TD5 BuildHERE - sold! 110 Tdci Build HERE - sold! Passat Alltrack - 4x4, auto, 45mpg, gloriously comfortable - but not a Defender! |
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20th Feb 2013 9:55pm |
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