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[Taff]

I was following a police mobile speed camera van the other day. Not in itself that weird but the cunt was doing 70 in a 50 zone. I got a picture of him with his reg number visible, is there anyway to dob the twat in?

[Luckythirteen]

I'd have attempted a citizen's arrest. I'm not even sure how that works, but I fancy trying it. Just gimme an excuse filthy copper.

Doesn't help I know, but then you were taking pictures doing 70 yourself, so when they ask how you knew...

[mat_the_cat]

I'd have attempted a citizen's arrest. I'm not even sure how that works

 

Simple, just do the pit manoeuvre as shown once or twice* on World's Wildest Police Videos and once the copper has crawled out of the debris of the resulting crash, tell him you are performing a citizen's arrest on him. WCPGW?

[saucedoctor]

Stupid question:

 

Out walking the dog yesterday, I saw a Korean crossover thingy (Kia, I think) with 'AWD' badging on the front wings.

Is this just another way of saying '4WD' or is there a technical difference between All Wheel Drive and Four Wheel Drive (when the terms are applied to four-wheeled vehicles)? Such as Permanent or selectable 4WD, centre diff, transfer box, high/low range etc etc etc. Or is it just marketing confusion in play?

I am informed that "4WD" is used to denote Four-wheel drive "sometimes", e.g. Hyundai Tucson/ Toyota RAV 4. "AWD" is used to mean "Permanent Four Wheel Drive", e.g., Jaguar X Type V6, Subaru Impreza, Land Rovers (except some of the new ones).

 

I recall some Jappo imports of some sort having "FULL TIME 4WD" on the doors, but I can't remember what vehicles specifically.

[saucedoctor]

I'd have attempted a citizen's arrest. I'm not even sure how that works, but I fancy trying it. Just gimme an excuse filthy copper.

Doesn't help I know, but then you were taking pictures doing 70 yourself, so when they ask how you knew...

Citizen's Arrest - a MASSIVE, FUCK-OFF can of worms. Even the CPS/PPSNI aren't all that sure.

 

See here:

 

http://www.findlaw.co.uk/law/government/civil_rights/500393.html

[Taff]

I'd have attempted a citizen's arrest. I'm not even sure how that works, but I fancy trying it. Just gimme an excuse filthy copper.

Doesn't help I know, but then you were taking pictures doing 70 yourself, so when they ask how you knew...

 

yeah, I know, a pic showing his vehicle and my speedo clearly ondicating 70mph...

 

Mind you, if I re-route it through a few laptops and devices, changing it each time, them post it online...

[sheffcortinacentre]

the police are allowed to break the law while apprehending a criminal (whats sauce for the goose etc)

[The Moog]

What does veg do to emissions? I have got an MOT due next week and wondered if I need to put it through with dizzle rather than veg.

[MrDuke]

What does veg do to emissions? I have got an MOT due next week and wondered if I need to put it through with dizzle rather than veg.

 

 

Makes them stink.

 

AFAIK, dizzle emissions tests are still only 'visual', so assuming the engine's in decent nick, it shouldn't be producing any more smoke than normal fuel. I have heard rare cases of testers refusing to complete the test due to the odour, but my local one wasn't remotely bothered (in fact he gave me a bucket of WVO on the way out).

[The Moog]

Cool. Wee bit Smokey at start up but after that it is fine. Got it booked in for 10am so everything crossed

[Richard]

I believe veg smoke is virtually invisible to the testing equipment.

[Lacquer Peel]

Comparing the MOT emissions of my Fabia when it was running on diesel with the previous owner, and the current MOT running on veg, it's a fraction of the diesel amount.

[Bucketeer]

Hypothetically, asking for a friend, if some unspecified lanky Northern clown was to buy, for example, a beautifully scabby blue Maestro van to travel as far around the world as it would get before expiring, what would I need the unspecified friend need to do to legally pilot said beast through Europe, barring extended insurance cover? From the Black Sea region onwards East is less of an unknown for me him, but he has no idea of driving regs and necessities throughout Western and Central Europe.

My friend says thankyou in advance for any advice.

[Mr Lobster]

Western and Central Europe is straightforward. As long as you have all your documents - V5, MOT and insurance cert your pretty much sorted. Make sure you know the local rules of the road and you your friend shouldn't have any bother.

[Junkman]

He should drive on the other side of the road, once he rolled off the ferry.

Otherwise the locals might be slightly confused.

[Skizzer]

He'd need to have the right wife.

 

(Or possibly find the right wife on the way, depending on his circumstances.)

[Bucketeer]

He was just worried there would be something obvious that needed doing/arranging which his puny little mind has failed to flag up.

And for possibly the first time in my his miserable lonely life, the 'right wife' conundrum is very much ýÑÂüð ÿрþñûõüø.

Ta very much for the advice/reassurances.

[castros_bro]

V5, insurance, MOT, Driving licence, Autoshite sticker, UK pisspot and several photocopies of everything. If someone  parked a Maestro Van in a village square and sleep in the back BEWARE.....the market stalls will be constructed with your friend's van in the middle silently so as not to disturb till some git climbs out the back is their keks....or so I am told....

 

 

Do it

[catsinthewelder]

Sounds great, I'm sure I can rustle up a couple of spare* hi vis vests from work and a selection of bulbs from a scrapper to see you him clear of silly French laws.

 

Let me know before shitefest.

[Junkman]

Oh, and in .fr he will also need two of those daft breathalysers.

[dave21478]

Dont bother with the breathalysers - Its a legal requirement to have them put there is no punishment for not having them. Farce.

You do need a warning triangle and a hiviz vest though.

[andy18s]

 

 

 

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[andy18s]

I'm changing the pads and discs on the Iveco but the splash guards behind have returned th their natural state of lettuce leaves. Do I need to have them fitted for the mot, bearing in mind it's a commercialg

 

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[andy18s]

I'm changing the pads and discs on the Iveco but the splash guards behind have returned to their natural state of lettuce leaves. Do I need to have them fitted for the mot, bearing in mind it's a commercialg

 

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[brickwall]

Remember, when you see a police officer or other constable of the law, it's polite to approach them and ask whether they would care to join you in a spliff or line.

[panhard65]

Hypothetically, asking for a friend, if some unspecified lanky Northern clown was to buy, for example, a beautifully scabby blue Maestro van to travel as far around the world as it would get before expiring, what would I need the unspecified friend need to do to legally pilot said beast through Europe, barring extended insurance cover? From the Black Sea region onwards East is less of an unknown for me him, but he has no idea of driving regs and necessities throughout Western and Central Europe.

My friend says thankyou in advance for any advice.

I think your "friend" has an excellent idea there. I could probably reduce the price to what it has actually cost me if it was to travel the world in search of the right wife. I would hope that it could make it at least as far as Dover, it does leak a little oil but other than that should be ok. The tyres are getting a little low for europe 165x13's I will have a look but I don't think I have got any better ones.

[Junkman]

Dont bother with the breathalysers - Its a legal requirement to have them put there is no punishment for not having them. Farce.

You do need a warning triangle and a hiviz vest though.

 

And a first aid kit. WT, HVV, and FAK you need throughout mainland Europe. I mean, he needs.

[Negative Creep]

It's his own fault and I doubt ebay woul look kindly on someone wanting extra money post-auction.

 

 

Also, does anyone know why my key fob only works within about a 1 metre radius of the car? Yes I have changed the battery.

[Luckythirteen]

The receiver in the car might be weak (more specifically the aerial or IR eye in it, depending what you've got) Mine's the same, but I've got no inclination to go poking about at it, so I put up with standing close to it before pressing the button. You'd think pressing it harder, or ten times a second would help. Seemingly not.

 

Thanks for the citizen's arrest replies - I don't think anyone will be falling down the stairs, or getting in the way of my breakfast any time soon.

[Slappy]

ATCNBE

 

Read the lexicon thread, but still none the wise as to what this actually stands for.... Anyone?

 

And yes, I did google it, and I think the top response was the Girls thread