Speeding cop story
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Speeding cop story
Speeding cop nailed by driver he'd fined
November 26, 2004
London, England - Neil Saunders was outraged when the police officer who had just booked him for speeding pulled away in his official car at well over
the speed limit.
So he gave chase and delivered a reproach of his own.
Saunders admitted driving at 76mph (122km/h) on the M20 motorway in Kent, south-east England, on Wednesday which has a speed limit of 70mph (112km/h)
but afterward, he said, the policeman accelerated to around 80mph (128km/h) as both vehicles rejoined the traffic
'No flashing lights. He wasn't on an emergency call'
.
"There were no flashing lights. He wasn't on an emergency call," said Saunders, who caught up with the police car near the town of
Maidstone and flashed his emergency lights, causing the officer to pull over.
"He denied speeding but I told him that I had just phoned Ashford police station to complain."
# A spokesman for Kent Police confirmed that a complaint had been received about the behaviour or an officer and the matter was being investigated. -
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London Speed Camera Chief Caught Doing 82 in a 40 Zone
London's top speed camera cop was caught speeding because he was late for a meeting.
Vauxhall OmegaLes Owen, Chief Superintendent of London's traffic police and founder of the city's speed camera program, was caught in a
police car doing more than double the legal speed. Owen was not on an emergency call, but rather was late for a meeting. The Vauxhall Omega police car
was driven by another officer at high-speed, including 82 MPH through a 40 MPH zone, throughout the journey. The London Telegraph learned of the case
when Owen's driver appealed a court decision applying six points to his driver's license.
In 2003, Owen said: "The fact is that speeding kills. Having witnessed first hand the suffering of families whose loved ones have been seriously
injured or tragically killed, I would strongly urge all motorists not to speed. Imagine if it was your partner, child or friend. You can all help us
to reduce the number of accidents on the capital's roads. Keep to the speed limits."
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The chief superintendent has not been accused of a criminal offence and he is expected to deny acting improperly if he is accused of misconduct.
Mr Owen launched a campaign called London Safety Camera Partnership 18 months ago, which involved new digital speeding cameras for an accident black
spot.
Source: Anti-speed police chief clocked at 82mph in 40mph zone (London Telegraph (UK), 4/17/2005)
IBM Becomes Speed Enforcer in UAE
IBM lands multimillion dollar contract to create high-tech Smart Box ticketing system for the UAE.
IBM car prototypeIBM will begin installing a "Smart Box" system in vehicles in the United Arab Emirates next year, potentially generating
millions in traffic fines for the Gulf state. The UAE signed a $125 million contract with IBM today to provide the high-tech traffic monitoring and
speed-enforcing system in which a GPS-enabled "Smart Box" would be installed in cars to provide a voice warning if the driver exceeds the
local speed limit for wherever he may be driving. If the voice warning is ignored, the system would use a GSM/GPRS link to beam the car's speed,
identity and location to the police so that a ticket could be issued. The system would also track and monitor any other driving violations, including
"reckless behavior."
"Tens of thousands" of vehicles will have the boxes installed next year, but UAE officials have not yet clarified whether installation of
the device will be mandatory. The UAE is no stranger to automated enforcement. It currently has a network of 20 red light and speed cameras which
carry tough penalties -- six individuals have been imprisoned for transgressions caught on film.
IBM developed Smart Box with UAE University last year.
Article Excerpt:
IBM said the Emirates' 2 million drivers are responsible for one of the worst traffic safety records in the world. According to government
traffic studies IBM quoted, one person is injured every two hours, and one person dies pproximately every 15 hours on the Emirates' roads.
Source: IBM announces $125M agreement with UAE (Associated Press, 4/15/2005
Speeding speed camera
London Log by CHOI TUCK WO
Like a scene from Mr Bean’s slapstick comedy, a series of bungling incidents has left motorists bemused over what has become of British society.
First, a speed camera got a taste of its own medicine when it was caught “speeding” by none other than a traffic policeman.
Next, a street entertainer was hauled up – for pretending to drive a Formula One car – while the chauffeur of an anti-speeding top cop was nabbed for
speeding, with his boss sitting at the back!
With up to 1.85 million drivers slapped with £60 (RM420) fines each for speeding last year, it’s no wonder motorists are having the last laugh this
time around.
This mobile speed camera was caught speeding by a traffic policeman. The driver of the speed camera van had snared about 30 speed hogs from a lay-by
before he was spotted doing 104kph in a 64kph zone.
Despite research findings that accidents had dropped by 69%, injuries by up to 65% and deaths by 71% near speed camera sites, the public is not
convinced.
Many still disputed the findings by the University of the West of England, claiming that the speed devices were merely to generate cash fines for the
British Government.
They also accused the authorities of placing the speed cameras at non-accident spots and hiding them away from the view of oncoming drivers.
“These cameras are good at raising cash but not so good at saving lives,” declared a spokesman from the Association of British Drivers.
The study, however, claimed that speed cameras were effective road safety devices, contributing to reduced collisions, injuries and deaths.
Indeed, a total of £111mil (RM777mil) in fines were collected from motorists last year – no thanks to some 6,000 fixed and mobile speed cameras across
the country.
Embarrassing incident
Motorists just could not hide their glee when it emerged that a speed camera was finally “caught” in its own game.
Apparently, the driver of a speed camera van had snared about 30 speed hogs from a lay-by before he was spotted doing 65mph (104kph) in a 40mph
(64kph) zone.
After having tailed the van and clocked its speed, the cop did what he had to do – he submitted a report to the West Mercia police, which operated
such vans with the local council.
Needless to say, the incident raised quite a few eyebrows. But the authorities are not amused as the civilian cameraman might be slapped with a heavy
fine or even a ban.
Amazingly, the driver forgot the law himself after having had a good session and done over two dozens cars for speeding at the end of his shift.
The incident only served as a reminder, albeit an embarrassing one, that no one is above the law. And rightly so.
But if over-zealous officers were to go round nicking anyone for pretending he’s driving a Ferrari, then it’ll only make a mockery of the law.
Surely, the police have to get their priorities right, such as nailing hardcore criminals – burglars and robbers – than to attend to such trivial
matters.
When fun-loving David Honan was nabbed for doing a Michael Schumacher impression at a shopping centre’s precinct in York, it created a furore among
shoppers.
Clad in Ferrari gear with cape and clutching a wooden steering wheel in a stunt for an F1 shop, the promoter was arrested for “causing obstruction and
possible road accident.”
Good example
Thankfully, Honan was let off after two hours in cell and a cautioned statement; the barmy cop could have slapped him with a speeding ticket too.
What’s the world coming to if bobbies were to start hauling up people whizzing around in imaginary cars with toy steering wheels instead of going
after drunken drivers.
Of course, the police force in general is doing a fine job. But to have a few bad apples deploying heavy-handed tactics is sad indeed.
Thus, when a senior police officer’s chauffeur was booked while driving him home at 97mph (155kph) in a 70mph (112kph) zone, the case sparked a lively
public debate.
The incident was all the more embarrassing for Derbyshire police chief David Coleman, who had personally campaigned for more speed cameras, resulting
in over 59,000 motorists fined.
Taking a swipe at motorists, the chief constable declared he had no intention of offering any of the many lame excuses given by errant drivers over
the years.
Well said. But with due respect, the police chief must set a good example to other road users if his crusade against speeding drivers is to be taken
seriously.
Speed hogs are a menace to society. It is the duty of everyone, including police officers, to ensure their drivers are law-abiding and do not risk
other people’s lives.
Public servants, especially, should behave more responsibly in such a situation in order to send a positive message to the people.
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Originally posted by zilspeed
Fastest Vectra in the world - 159mph
Speeding cop story
i'd say he could get away with dangerous driving (he may be a very good driver) but could be done for driving without due care and attention and
if he's on camera, why deny speeding!! what a plumb.
Ned.
Id like to know what kind of Vectra can hit 159 mph!!
Whats under those vectra bonnets? Cant be that fast - surely
Police spec car. Probably tweaked 2.5 V6 or the 3.0 V6 from the omega. No restrictors etc. The high speed volvos are good for about 150-160mph too.
David
The police use Volvo V70 T5s, which can hit 150 as standard.
Adam
surely new police vectras will use the 3.2 v6?
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Originally posted by phelpsa
The police use Volvo V70 T5s, which can hit 150 as standard.
Adam
We've got a nice V70 D5 SE 
Diesel power!!
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Originally posted by phelpsa
Diesel power!!