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[savage1987]

I nearly got caught out on one of these the other day. There's a lot of intersections like this where I live, and driving out of a shopping centre on sunday I came to an intersection in a 70kmh zone where the lights were obscured from vision by an overhead bridge until they were fairly near. I wanted to turn right, and at first glance I saw that there was a green straight through, and no red right arrow. So I got closer to the intersection, then saw that the only reason there was no red right arrow was because the damn thing was broken. I saw the red arrow on one of the other light poles and managed to stop just before the line, very nearly locked up the brakes on that one.

haha I was caught in a situation similar to this one.. turning left at a set of lights with a green light and the only arrows were orange and red. The orange arrow had gone out, so there I was turning left with a green light and then BAM! a red arrow from nowhere.

[VicCop]

Thats just like the guy who was asleep in his car because he was drunk, had the keys in the ignition to have the heater on, and got done drink driving! Its a rare occurrence!

Is there anymore to the story you want to tell? (such as how did they know you were even in a car?)

Can't be done. There's County Court case law to say otherwise.

Same situation occurred here in Victoria. The driver was completely asleep, in the driver seat, keys in the ignition and engine running.

He was charged with drink driving (being in charge). The driver appealled it at County Court where the judge deemed that a person who is asleep cannot be 'in charge'.

[Junny]

Thats just like the guy who was asleep in his car because he was drunk, had the keys in the ignition to have the heater on, and got done drink driving! Its a rare occurrence!

Is there anymore to the story you want to tell? (such as how did they know you were even in a car?)

finger prints?
just tried to do a good deed. also. i had my car then... why would i be stealing cars for =]

[STEALTHY™]

Can't be done. There's County Court case law to say otherwise.

Same situation occurred here in Victoria. The driver was completely asleep, in the driver seat, keys in the ignition and engine running.

He was charged with drink driving (being in charge). The driver appealled it at County Court where the judge deemed that a person who is asleep cannot be 'in charge'.

He must have had a shit lawyer then!

finger prints?
just tried to do a good deed. also. i had my car then... why would i be stealing cars for =]

Like i said before, there must be more to the story. They wouldn't arrest you just because theres finger prints in your car (or was it someone elses car you were just conveniently locking for them?)

[Mick_VT]

He must have had a shit lawyer then!



Like i said before, there must be more to the story. They wouldn't arrest you just because theres finger prints in your car (or was it someone elses car you were just conveniently locking for them?)

I dont see how this lawyer is shit. The person in this case was not charged. A good lawyer indeed if they have set a precedent.

If you are locking someones car I'm not sure how you could leave fingerprints inside the car. ( apart from the interior door lock )

[STEALTHY™]

I dont see how this lawyer is shit. The person in this case was not charged. A good lawyer indeed if they have set a precedent.

Sorry i ment the other case where the guy was convicted, not the case Viccop mentioned

[Junny]

He must have had a shit lawyer then!



Like i said before, there must be more to the story. They wouldn't arrest you just because theres finger prints in your car (or was it someone elses car you were just conveniently locking for them?)

haha you should become one of them interrogation cops.
nah thats all to it
it was stolen. just not by me. and i didnt know it was.

I dont see how this lawyer is shit. The person in this case was not charged. A good lawyer indeed if they have set a precedent.

If you are locking someones car I'm not sure how you could leave fingerprints inside the car. ( apart from the interior door lock )

the cops pin me down for it. coz of the stuff i caused when i was a younging back in dande.
they aiight to me now. oh yer. i got out the next day when i got remanded =.= so all good

[adzy's vy]

need some help here!

other nite i got done for street racing and improper use of motor vehicle, car got impounded and im wondering whats the consequences of this besides me loosing my license, or for how long will i loose it for?? btw i hav a clean record

[TVR-190]

depends on the judge, but license will probly be gone for atleast 6 months, maybe community service and a big fine

[pete_car]

depends how fast you were going and if they caught you for speeding or careless driving

i got a year suspension, 1000 fine, ordered to do a defensive driving course and also must abide by a good behavior bond for 1 year

[adzy's vy]

they didn't get me for speeding, just the improper use of a motor vehicle and conduct in street racing (we wern't actually dragging but under the hoon laws that's how they saw it), but i didn't admit to anything at all.

peter_VTII
damn u got a big one m8 lol

[Cobez]

Hey mate, was wondering if you could clear up a few questions for us reguarding these mystical fantasy "cop chips" that so many people think Police cars have that gives them 1000rwkw's.....It's in the new tuning section of the forum...:

Are Ex or Current Cops cars equipped with a modifed chip?

[VicCop]

Hey mate, was wondering if you could clear up a few questions for us reguarding these mystical fantasy "cop chips" that so many people think Police cars have that gives them 1000rwkw's.....It's in the new tuning section of the forum...:

Are Ex or Current Cops cars equipped with a modifed chip?

I'm no expert mechanic but an engine is an engine. Putting some little chip in somewhere isn't going to magically turn it into some turbo charged V8.

The story is complete crap. Our cars are as standard as they come. It's the people driving them who have better skill and experience than anyone else You also have to consider the reason why that cop car can roar past you is because the driver doesn't own it, doesn't care about what engine damage they're doing so they don't mind flooring it, keeping in 2nd while doing 120.

The department isn't going to spend on 'modifications' for cars that are perfectly good for their intended purpose.

Victoria Police in particular won't equip me with an up to date firearm or a taser. Do you really think they're going to give us quicker cars?

[Chris E]

I've got a question to do with nitrous oxide systems. If I have a nitrous system installed in my car, but no nos bottle anywhere near the car, can i get booked for having a nitrous system? I've heard a hundred different stories but not from anyone with any real knowledge about it.

[ucrvme]

I was pulled over for no reason (And i dont mean indenial doing 140 in a 50 zone no reason) driving normally not speeding no loud music, the cop pulls me over and starts picking on me, why do you have an airfreshner in your mirror, measures my sticker at the back of my car to see if its a inch to big, checks my engine for aftermarket parts (had none) goes into my boot pulling up my carpet ect. and then finally i get a fine of $260 and 3 points for failure to display p plates - but it was her fault it was ascue as she lifted up the hatch and of course it moves ... can i make a complaint or has this shebitch won

[And_ROOS]

I've got a question to do with nitrous oxide systems. If I have a nitrous system installed in my car, but no nos bottle anywhere near the car, can i get booked for having a nitrous system? I've heard a hundred different stories but not from anyone with any real knowledge about it.

In Victoria i believe the rule is the setup can be there, but the only time you can have a tank is when its in the cabin going either too or from racemeets/refilling tank, and its not allowed to be connected.

[DanVN]

Just a quick question for anyone in the know, driving to Queensland in a few weeks and im a green p vic license, do i have to adhere to the NSW speed limits as it isnt a license condition of mine ( that being the reason they are limited?)

[Tom_1569]

Is it Illegal to drive in no shoes? I normally take my thongs off and tuck them under the seat, but have had people tell me its illegal?

Also since it was just asked in the pub and Im curious, Is it illegal to have open alcohol in the car, aka Your passengers drinking whilst your driving?

[chrism182]

Just something I heard..

If you join the Police force, and are on your P plates. Are you exempt from P plate restrictions both on and off duty?

[savage1987]

Is it Illegal to drive in no shoes? I normally take my thongs off and tuck them under the seat, but have had people tell me its illegal?

I would guess that that is ridiculous; if anything, driving in thongs should be illegal

[Tom_1569]

I would guess that that is ridiculous; if anything, driving in thongs should be illegal

Pretty sure it is, Driving in loose shoes is apparently illegal, hopefully it can be confirmed aswell.

[VicCop]

Just something I heard..

If you join the Police force, and are on your P plates. Are you exempt from P plate restrictions both on and off duty?

Only time we're exempt from anything is if driving in the course of duty.

So me blasting down the street to grab the morning paper and busting red lights, kinda doesn't cut it.

[nemesis_adrasteia]

hey, my mates been charges with reckless driving, hes acting cool with it but im a bit worried cos dad told me that you can go to jail for it, is this true?

[mike49]

hey

a mate of mine was video taped while doing a burnout (shows the no. plate and all) and the guy that video taped it threatened to hand it in to the cops unless he gives him $50.

if the video was handed in would you arrest em etc?
and that $50 thing, is that even legal?

[H1GHROLLR]

IS nitrous illegal to have on your car if the bottle is not in the car p.s im in WA and i have had my NOS set up on various cars for years i always hide the set up though