Do you overtake Police Car's?

[pennybrain]

I would definately cruise past a cop car if they weren't doing the speed limit and it was safe and legal to pass them.
I dunno about dragging a copper though Crofty, especially when you think its a taxi. Haha good on you for trying though!

[Gilesie]

Originally Posted by GMH8TR

After a recent pain in the bum experience today with 2 ego's in uniform, I thought I'd see who overtake's Police Car's. If all things are normal at the time and I'm on the legal limit, I am happy to pass them. I've done it a million times. I have some friends who say they would never overtake a cop which I don't get??

Here's the story behind my query:

Cop Pulled Me Over......

I did it as a young bloke I had an imaculant XB Falcon at the time, it was also modified.
it cost me a fortune to prove that the copper was a dicchead.
I beat him but at a finacial loss.
was it worth it? NO
these days not a problem as I now know how to handle them

[MITCHAY]

Um overtake a cop car? I haven't seen one not speeding to be able to if I wanted. Bit hypocritical isn't?

[kyro_02]

cops get respect when they give you respect in my opinion

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by BA_Turbs

Yes.


The generalisations in this thread and it's sister thread are a bit over the top aren't they? Police are just people like you and I.

Well it's more a case of they have the idea that there is one set of rules for them and one for us, and they are "members" we are only mere "civillians" so they cannot be classified as the same people like me and you.

However that said, I've happily been above the speed limit behind or beside a police vehicle doing the same whilst not attending to any job.

Also some cars are scared to overtake me as they confuse my car for an unmarked too lol.

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by gozza

im not complaining about not being deffected.....i was merely making a point that the cops on 3 occaissions have
breath tested
searched my napsack(for spray cans wtf)
checked my tyres
queried my ride height
checked my license and rego

but not once have they mentioned my brake lights

yes i know i should get them fixed

Mate knowing about having faulty brake lights and still using your car? I hope no-one dies if they run into the back of you if you brake suddenly. Sad but true most people only look at brake lights rather than the actual car slowing down, tail gaters are everywhere too.

Fix it ;)

[Outbackjack]

Last time I overtook a police car was on the stuart highway heading north. He was doing about 110, I passed him at about 160ish. We stopped for lunch, he stopped at the same place a little later on. He just smiled and asked how our day was going......

[BA_Turbs]

Originally Posted by gozza

i don't......because i have no brake lights.......althought i have been pulled over at night 3 times for random checks in the last few months and not one idiot has noticed them...shame on you police

And if police pulled you over and went through you car like a dose of salts you'd be the first one here sooking and whinging.

If its such a big problems for you, how about a bit of community spirit and get out there and buy some new globes and make our roads that 3% safer! Onya!

[BA_Turbs]

Originally Posted by wicked

However that said, I've happily been above the speed limit behind or beside a police vehicle doing the same whilst not attending to any job.

How do you know?

Obviously I am labouring a point in this thread, but I think that coppers get ridiculously built up and have all manner of stupid stigma attached. I have a heap of mates who are coppers and they are just people. It's that simple.

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by BA_Turbs

How do you know?

Obviously I am labouring a point in this thread, but I think that coppers get ridiculously built up and have all manner of stupid stigma attached. I have a heap of mates who are coppers and they are just people. It's that simple.

I know because I monitor local events. Also if a police car does something illegal and there is nothing currently via radio channels I will see what they are up to. Most times they book in at their station, hardly worth flashing lights to get through a red light is it?

I know of many police officers too and while they might be people like you and I, some officer's attitude to "civillians" while on duty leaves alot to be desired.

Staying on topic though *most* people don't overtake police cars because most of the time there is a chance of being intercepted, which can be an unecessary delay for some.

[JC]

Overtake anything, anytime. My car is an ex-cop car, with the speedo calibrated to match my GPS unit, so as accurate as I can get it, and I will overtake police cars while I am doing up to 10km/h over the limit, and have never been pulled over doing it. ie 110 in 100 zone, on the tuggeranong parkway and monaro highway in canberra. I think if I was pulled over, I would see them in court, as traffic generally ends up doing 10km/h under whenever a cop car, or ambulance(!), is around, so I am just balancing out the traffic flow.

[gozza]

Originally Posted by BA_Turbs

And if police pulled you over and went through you car like a dose of salts you'd be the first one here sooking and whinging.

If its such a big problems for you, how about a bit of community spirit and get out there and buy some new globes and make our roads that 3% safer! Onya!

your comments regarding my brake lights are fair.....
but if you read my second post i explained how they "went through my car like a dose of salts".
why should i worry...the only deffective thing was my brakes...and they failed to miss them....i got pulled over expecting that to be the reason....which it wasn't

[4.9 EF Futura]

Mostly only on freeways or dual lane roads.

I like the ones who sit on 99 in a hundred zone, you go to pass them at 102/103 so you slowly crawl past them over a distance of 600 or 700 metres.... smile

[Redrum]

Originally Posted by BA_Turbs

How do you know?

Obviously I am labouring a point in this thread, but I think that coppers get ridiculously built up and have all manner of stupid stigma attached. I have a heap of mates who are coppers and they are just people. It's that simple.

BA_Turbs, I commend you for your comments. Cheers mate!!

[bwhinnen]

Originally Posted by Darran

I always used to think twice when in the NT. Then drop it back a gear, and float past at 140!!! That is the only time I have ever overtaken a copper.
If I was doing 110, and they were doing 80-90, then I would pull out and maintain my speed. Hard to do in a Highway situation, unless its long and flat, but on motorway, no real drama's.

Always did in the NT, I used to do the Darwin to Tindal run a bit and would cruise on about 190 - 210kmph would overtake them quite often. They generally wouldn't bat an eye lid (this was in my WRX).

And in normal circumstances, I find it highly amusing that no one will overtake them. I always do, as long as it's safe and legal.

[crispymk2]

Originally Posted by FALCONSR

HAHA you'll all crazy im too scared to but then again im on my P's
and im still waiting to be pulled over - never been in almost a year hooning around in the falcon

How the hell did you manage that! I was pulled for "random" breath tests and vehicle inspections 15 times in 2 years of P plates and not once was I driving like a d!(k at the time (one was during a cruise tho so fair ).

But I always go past at 60km if I'm not speeding to do it but not at any higher speeds because the exhaust is a bit too loud (read 104.7dB) ... dont have P's now so as long as i try to keep the exhaust quiet it's ok

[crispymk2]

Originally Posted by BA_Turbs

How do you know?

Obviously I am labouring a point in this thread, but I think that coppers get ridiculously built up and have all manner of stupid stigma attached. I have a heap of mates who are coppers and they are just people. It's that simple.

I agree police are just people but a lot of people are d!<kheads

[MO]

Always pass coppers if their below the posted limit....in fact last time I passed coppers was at about 170kph...they waved as I waved!!!

[XA-Coupe]

There is some rampant paranoia and the usual drivel about cops but I can assure you that it's quite safe to go past them if they aren't doing the speed limit. If you get pulled over it's usually for a random check as they need to be seen to be working.
When they decide to go through people's cars there is usually a reason ... generally a complete suckhole attitude, they are looking for a car/person that vaguely fits a description or the driver has some form.
The other thing I find vastly amusing is hoiw everyone has a crappy police story.. why don't people complain about the rubbish service they get from other places??

[Scott]

Probably to do with the power trip that is imposed on you when you are the victim of a crappy police story. The bird at the bank might give poor service sometimes, but she aint threatening or trying to intimidate me either.

Good & Bad in all, but this thread is about a crappy one.

[XA-Coupe]

If you think they are bad to you, try being another police officer working with them, try being a trainee when you get treated worse than the crooks.

It's only a power trip if you let them get away with it. If you remain calm and comopsed it's nothing but a time filler. If you have done wrong then IMO, you fall on your sword and get on with life, if you haven't then let them carry on as it's just bluster. When he/she is done you go away and they have done nothing but provide entertainment.

I think people's egos get in the way of their common sense at times.... and I don't just mean the police.

[[Tonko]]

hell no, i wont overtake a copper, as soon as i see one up ahead, indicator on and get out of there..., the exaust is a bit loud and the XD shakes at the lights when idling, plus ride height, (only 5mm out but still a pain in the ***) most coppers are ok in Shepp but its the HP and the Taskforce that are assholes

[RG]

Originally Posted by Tonko351

hell no, i wont overtake a copper, as soon as i see one up ahead, indicator on and get out of there..., the exaust is a bit loud and the XD shakes at the lights when idling, plus ride height, (only 5mm out but still a pain in the ***) most coppers are ok in Shepp but its the HP and the Taskforce that are assholes

Bloody taskforce cops, there is no way that you can get past them without them doing you for whatever their latest "target" is. I don't have a problem with them defecting unroadworthy cars but when they get people on technicalities it's just getting ridiculous.

[LOW 4RD]

Originally Posted by FALCONSR

HAHA you'll all crazy im too scared to but then again im on my P's
and im still waiting to be pulled over - never been in almost a year hooning around in the falcon

FALCONSR, i'm on my P's and remember back when brought my SR and in that same day had been pulled over by the cops.. well i was actually stationary, i was parked next too my mates car, an EF, which yes did have two bald rear tyres.. and little ol me got the look over by the cops!! lol i did get a bit checky and say weel boys you's wont find anything wrong wiv my car, i only jus picked it up from the dearlers a few hours ago!! so then they had the cheak to pick on the way i had parked my car!! O'well.. but i suppose they have something too pick on, now that i have it dumped on its guts and a very loud exhaust!! :evil3: :evil3:

[BIGBIRD]

Would never pass one, especially if its a togger.. Slammed BAXRT on 20's seems to be a bit of a cop magnet, especially de-badged and with p-plates!

[MO]

XA Coupe...unfortunately I think your bashing your head against a brick wall.....there are those who are sensible and treat coppers with respect...then there are those that think they know it all and wonder why they get a hard time.

And to all the cop bashers out there...where do you think we'd be without the thin blue line...time to grow up ppl.

[XA-Coupe]

You are quite correct John..but it passes the time for me trying to educate people .. even if it's a lost cause

[MO]

Fair enough!

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by BIGBIRD

Would never pass one, especially if its a togger.. Slammed BAXRT on 20's seems to be a bit of a cop magnet, especially de-badged and with p-plates!

Custom plates on ur beast?

[Marhleet]

Originally Posted by Tonko351

hell no, i wont overtake a copper, as soon as i see one up ahead, indicator on and get out of there..., the exaust is a bit loud and the XD shakes at the lights when idling, plus ride height, (only 5mm out but still a pain in the ***)

wouldn't be the annoying the neighbours kind of loud :
and the "bouncing off the 'normal' indentations in the road over the berm into the weeds" kind of 5mm out ? :

if it's illegal, why would you whine like a girl when someone points out to you that it's, uhm, ILLEGAL !!

15 years without a speeding ticket ..... :