Robin
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for doing 70 mph on a duel carriageway, apparently this is unacceptable, as the police now encourage speeding
"dangerous and careless driving, which may encourage road rage" 
he undertook me, then pulled me over
i got his number, should i make a complaint, as i wasnt technically breaking the law?
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Rob B
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Yes report him and make a complaint.
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CorsAsh
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No, he prob pulled you for hogging the outside lane if he was able to undertake you.
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Robin
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quote: Originally posted by CorsAsh
No, he prob pulled you for hogging the outside lane if he was able to undertake you.
this is correct, however, i was doing the speed LIMIT, and i could have argued that i didnt pull back over, as there was a car in the inside lane which i was preparing to overtake
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Mase
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Was coming down the M1 last night and me dad saw a police car in the fast lane, so reduced speed, obvoiusly and the police car went speedin past at about 85-90, with no blue lights on or anything, which i thought was taking the piss somewhat.
Mase
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langey
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did you get a fine or points?
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CorsAsh
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Unless in the process of overtaking, you should always be in the left most lane possible.
Just saying what they'd use to argue the case with you. I doubt a complaint would get anywhere.
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Robin
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quote: Originally posted by langey
did you get a fine or points?
no, just a scottish copper stood by my door having giving me some "friendly advice"
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langey
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well whats point in complaing, you'll get told to fuck off, but it will be put in a nicer way
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Robin
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quote: Originally posted by CorsAsh
Unless in the process of overtaking, you should always be in the left most lane possible.
Just saying what they'd use to argue the case with you. I doubt a complaint would get anywhere.
but if i had pulled back in, by the time i had done this, i'd have had to pull out again, defeating the object of me pulling in, and he probably would have had a go about me swerving erratically then
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DaXx
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On the subject of middle lane morons..I find it annouying when you have to undertake someone in the right lane when the left lanes are blatantly clear. i now resort to flashing the lights and pressing my palms on the horn several times under the 'moron' has moved.
Back on this subject.. report the plod!!
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mav
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forget it...best bet........
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CorsAsh
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quote: Originally posted by robmarriott
quote: Originally posted by CorsAsh
Unless in the process of overtaking, you should always be in the left most lane possible.
Just saying what they'd use to argue the case with you. I doubt a complaint would get anywhere.
but if i had pulled back in, by the time i had done this, i'd have had to pull out again, defeating the object of me pulling in, and he probably would have had a go about me swerving erratically then
It's an uphill struggle any way you look at complaining. He prob took exception to you/was bored or something.
Complaining might only piss him off and make him more inclined to do you (not dry, just by law) if he sees anything remotely suspect again.
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BlitZ
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True.
Would just let it go. Complaining gets you nowhere with the police, they just think you're being a cnut
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Rus
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quote: Originally posted by DaXx
On the subject of middle lane morons..I find it annouying when you have to undertake someone in the right lane when the left lanes are blatantly clear. i now resort to flashing the lights and pressing my palms on the horn several times under the 'moron' has moved.
Back on this subject.. report the plod!!
yeh, i know its dangerous but i go right up there arse if there doing that. that makes them move over. flashing is the first resort though
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Marc
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quote: Originally posted by mase5
Was coming down the M1 last night and me dad saw a police car in the fast lane, so reduced speed, obvoiusly and the police car went speedin past at about 85-90, with no blue lights on or anything, which i thought was taking the piss somewhat.
No such thing
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Twiggy
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U2U "L33 LEG" he always complains to to pigs! Might be able to give u tips???
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CorsAsh
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quote: Originally posted by REDSPORT
U2U "L33 LEG" he always complains to to pigs! Might be able to give u tips???
Yeah, worked wonders for him
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ainsley_brader
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so what did he say he had pulled you for?
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Robin
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doing 70 miles an hour, and not pulling over when i could have done, cos he wanted to speed like a dick
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corsa_godfather
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60mph is the limit on a dual carriageway im sure
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R Lee
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60 on a dual
leave it, sounds like he was honestly giving friendly advice
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ainsley_brader
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no 70 is
so he pulled you for sitting in the outside lane when you could of moved over?
Good!
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Colin
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Best just cooperating with the police being polite agreeing with them then going on your way - balls in there court really......no point making things difficult IMO
Boab, dual carriageways 70 for cars – check your highway code
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R Lee
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yeah got it wrong way round.
60 national speed limit, 70 on dual, right?
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