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p4paco · 27-06-2007, 01:05 PM

i do change my driving style slightly, i make sure i indicate, and i slow down to 3-4mph over the limt. or 2-3mph over their speed.

i used to drive a 19994 fiesta 1.1 (to build up my no claims),
Anyways i got pulled at least once every 2 months in that car, over 2 yrs ! and it was always coz they just seen me doin sumthin wrong, but i spoted them in time, so not enough evidence, Hehe. i'm not scared of talkin to coppers anymore.

Even if they saw you blatently doing 50mph in a thirty, just say 30-35mph when they ask. one copper will make a sly comment to try and get you to say something stupid by upsetting you, just stay quiet, and only answer the actual questions.
i've had lotsa practice in keepin my licience clean..... Always speak politely.
if they do pull you:
DONT stop until its completely safe, (to get out of your car without getting run over etc) so no stoppin on a dual carriageway!
DONT EVER ADMIT TO DOING WRONG.

i made that mistake after i first passed my test; it was them speeding 70mph in a thirty without lights or sirens, that scared the **** out of me when i did a right turn infront of them. i had to go on a driver improvement course or go to court. i choose the Course.
IT Made me a better driver, i'm more aware of situations that lead to accidents, so i can easily spot dangerous situations and change into my defensive style. (one copper has actually complimented my driving, aked me if i was a profesional driver ! & he didnt seem to be taking the piss)

DOES ANYONE ELSE HATE THE WAY COPPERS PARK ?
its like they want to slow the traffic, so we can see that they ARE doing some work

27-06-2007, 01:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
p4paco Member Tuner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: london Posts: 70	i hate when there's a copper infront of me i do change my driving style slightly, i make sure i indicate, and i slow down to 3-4mph over the limt. or 2-3mph over their speed. i used to drive a 19994 fiesta 1.1 (to build up my no claims), Anyways i got pulled at least once every 2 months in that car, over 2 yrs ! and it was always coz they just seen me doin sumthin wrong, but i spoted them in time, so not enough evidence, Hehe. i'm not scared of talkin to coppers anymore. Even if they saw you blatently doing 50mph in a thirty, just say 30-35mph when they ask. one copper will make a sly comment to try and get you to say something stupid by upsetting you, just stay quiet, and only answer the actual questions. i've had lotsa practice in keepin my licience clean..... Always speak politely. if they do pull you: DONT stop until its completely safe, (to get out of your car without getting run over etc) so no stoppin on a dual carriageway! DONT EVER ADMIT TO DOING WRONG. i made that mistake after i first passed my test; it was them speeding 70mph in a thirty without lights or sirens, that scared the ** out of me when i did a right turn infront of them. i had to go on a driver improvement course or go to court. i choose the Course. IT Made me a better driver, i'm more aware of situations that lead to accidents, so i can easily spot dangerous situations and change into my defensive style. (one copper has actually complimented my driving, aked me if i was a profesional driver ! & he didnt seem to be taking the piss) DOES ANYONE ELSE HATE THE WAY COPPERS PARK ?** its like they want to slow the traffic, so we can see that they ARE doing some work __________________ Common sense, is not that common.