Well, not exactly

I pulled over to check my phone on an small A road on an evening at 2AM (left engine running). After about 10 mins waiting there a police toyota pickup truck pulled beside me and got me to wind down the window. I suspect they were seeing if I was smoking drugs in the car. They said alright mate, I said alright and they seemed suspicious, I just said I pulled over to check my phone then went ok then drove off.

I was slightly worried as I had left the engine running which technically they can still get you for driving using a mobile phone.

Pretty interesting that it took that short a time for police to turn up. Nothing was wrong but i was a little scared.

I wonder if things like this has happened before to other people?

i got pulled over(few years ago) in my old meastro van at 1.30am,my m8 was fast asleep in the passenger seat,we were doing a load of overtime(chippys).1st thing they asked as soon as i stopped was 'have you been drinking sir as i can smell alcohol'.
no you bloody cant said i,
oh must be your m8 then,NO THINK YOU NEED A CHECK UP AT YOUR DOCTORS,if you can smell drink.
this went on for about 10 mins,when i said i dont mind being pulled over if you had just said you looked suss and we wanted to tug you,but comming out with crud like that wound me up a tad.
while this was going on the site agent came passed wetting himself,pulled over and said to the 2 lady police officers 'you want to nick em,theyve been in the pub all day' then the git drove off.luckily they saw the funny side checked the van out etc and let us go our merry way.

They are being pro-active, it's a good thing

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[quote name='Rh1no' timestamp='1341349671' post='190836']
They are being pro-active, it's a good thing
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i cant comment on the Police but the ones over here are Wasting tax payers money on fuel, and hiding behind SOS phone box's on the motorways with speed cameras in ther hands,
hammering the working class people while the others have no intention of working stay in bed until 2pm then go robbing houses while the working class are in their jobs, trying to earn a living then get a phone call to say their house has been burgled,
speed home to check the place and get a ticket from the guy hiding behind a phone box with a speed camera,
end result we caught you speeding home and fine you but the guy who robbed your house well we didnt cath him so easy,

probably just checking you out! at least their patroling, i hate the plod mate, their nowhere to be seen by mine,

[quote name='acko_79' timestamp='1341351448' post='190846'] probably just checking you out! at least their patroling, i hate the plod mate, their nowhere to be seen by mine, [/quote]

O yes.
I hear their "customers" don't like the police.
< Double checks locking wheel nuts.

[quote name='Podzak' timestamp='1341352009' post='190851']
O yes.
I hear their "customers" don't like the police.
< Double checks locking wheel nuts.
[/quote]
haha i dont even have any on mine so there

[quote name='acko_79' timestamp='1341352861' post='190856'] haha i dont even have any on mine so there [/quote]

No lockers?
In Liverpool?
Behave yourself !! lol

i havn't locked my car for the 2yr ive had it, seriously they dont rob your wheels round here. they just ken your pad when ya in bed an take ya car with keys. Horrible fella

[quote name='johnS' timestamp='1341348373' post='190824']
Well, not exactly

I pulled over to check my phone on an small A road on an evening at 2AM (left engine running). After about 10 mins waiting there a police toyota pickup truck pulled beside me and got me to wind down the window. I suspect they were seeing if I was smoking drugs in the car. They said alright mate, I said alright and they seemed suspicious, I just said I pulled over to check my phone then went ok then drove off.

I was slightly worried as I had left the engine running which technically they can still get you for driving using a mobile phone.

Pretty interesting that it took that short a time for police to turn up. Nothing was wrong but i was a little scared.

I wonder if things like this has happened before to other people?
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[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Parked up with the engine running at 2am, I would certainly give you a tug, that's what police patrols are paid to do; keep the public safe. Glad they gave you a clean bill of health and let you on your way. [/font][/size][/color]

I have never liked the police, nothing to do with the job they do but their attitude. I have been pulled many times, mostly in my teens but its how they think they can speak to you.
I have no issue with them pulling up as you were stopped in a strange place so they might have wanted to check you were ok. When they start asking all the questions and so on, is what gets on my wick. I've got tax, insurance and an mot so I can drive on any road at any time as far as I'm concerned. I am usually very sarcastic with them as I have nothing to hide - usually gets right on their nerves.
If you do feel hassled though, get their number and ask their name and tell them you are going to put a complaint in for hassling you going about your own business.

I'm starting to get a persecution complex.
I feel so unloved

It's ok stoney!! I'm here for ya fella!!!

[quote name='TDCiST' timestamp='1341363573' post='190889']
It's ok stoney!! I'm here for ya fella!!!
[/quote]

Same dude

[quote name='Rh1no' timestamp='1341363736' post='190890']
Same dude
[/quote]

me too

Just to say, the police that talked to me seemed to have no attitude, they seemed alright

Last time I got stopped by the police I managed to get them to blush :-) when they started asking heaps of questions I said I got you to stop me cause I think your hot and wondered if we can date lol they soon let me on my way xx

I feel better now.

[quote name='Stoney871' timestamp='1341386238' post='190899']
I feel better now.

[/quote]

Yourself and NorthSussex are ok and im sure TDCiST will be after a year in the service too

Cheers Lenny, we're just a cross section of society like anyone else - some good and some bad.

[quote name='Lenny' timestamp='1341389333' post='190901']
Yourself and NorthSussex are ok and im sure TDCiST will be after a year in the service too
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[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Thanks for the vote of confidence Lenny, we do our best and like to be loved like the rest of you. As for Gemma giving her a tug is one of the perks of the job. [/font][/size][/color]

[quote name='NorthSussex' timestamp='1341389724' post='190903']


[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Thanks for the vote of confidence Lenny, we do our best and like to be loved like the rest of you. As for Gemma giving her a tug is one of the perks of the job. [/font][/size][/color]
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You smooth talking rogue.

[quote name='Stoney871' timestamp='1341389803' post='190904']
You smooth talking rogue.
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I need to be careful what i say because they're pretty much everywhere around here and well i believe in Karma.
As soon as i start moaning about them i can guarantee id get pulled or something crazy today.

[quote name='Paddy H' timestamp='1341394201' post='190915']
I need to be careful what i say because they're pretty much everywhere around here and well i believe in Karma.
As soon as i start moaning about them i can guarantee id get pulled or something crazy today.
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I'm sure you're a law abiding type of fella so you'll have nothing to fear.

[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Most police officers are very very nice people as are the AA, RAC and all the other people who want to make your journey safe, don't knock them.[/font][/size][/color]

Btw my comment was in no way intended to offend the lads on here who are in the police, we have never met so I have no reason to doubt any of you.

[quote name='stef123' timestamp='1341406777' post='190963']
Btw my comment was in no way intended to offend the lads on here who are in the police, we have never met so I have no reason to doubt any of you.
[/quote]
I have broad shoulders, so no offence taken.
You should hear what I get called at work.
Some very hurtful things (and that's just my colleagues )

[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Ducks back and all that. [/font][/size] [size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Not at all offended, if you drive a Ford you are the bees knees in my[/font][/size] [size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]book.[/font][/size][/color][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive] [/font][/size]

As you say Stoney, theres a cross match out there, good and bad. I have only been tugged once, I was 17, out at half midnight, in an old crapper of a motor with my barely older colleague in the front seat. I pulled over to drop him off, then all of a sudden this police car pulls diagnonally across my nearside wing, penning me in. comes round to my side of the car and starts having a chat, asking why we were out so late, when I told him we worked in the local brewers fayre a few miles down the road, he shook his head, and called me a microwave technician! I said either he lives there and eats regularly or theres another reason he knows that, and he fessed to being an ex one himself , he had a valid reason for us being there, but of course, it was best that he checked, a quick laugh at our companies expense, and he let us on our way. Not yet been on the receiving end of them, but I have been at accident sites first aiding and had them around and they all seem cool. If I got pulled and they were behaving like a rear end of a donkey, I would probably play nice for a few minutes, then adjust my attitude if they wouldnt drop their tone, but if they were pleasant enough to deal with, I would fully co-operate, and tell them about the giant stash of cash in the boot, with the tonnes of guns in the fuel tank and the drugs in the engine bay mind you, if they started looking, I would have to ask "if I had that cash, do you think I would be driving this car )

I very much believe in treat others as they treat you, and if you cant bring them down to earth, its understandable why you would play the game back to them, but I feel sorry for those who have "that car", you know, the one that is ALWAYS stopped, no markers, no reasons, just its always you... then I can understand the reason you dont feel the love for them

[quote name='NorthSussex' timestamp='1341407869' post='190966']
[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms, cursive]Ducks back and all that. [/font][/size] [size=5][font=comic sans ms, cursive]Not at all offended, if you drive a Ford you are the bees knees in my[/font][/size] [size=5][font=comic sans ms, cursive]book.[/font][/size][/color][size=5][font=comic sans ms, cursive] [/font][/size]
[/quote]

I feel descriminated against... can I have your number and name please

...I want to be the bee's knees too

[quote name='jeebowhite' timestamp='1341408305' post='190970']


I feel descriminated against... can I have your number and name please

...I want to be the bee's knees too
[/quote]
You could always fit some gel overlays, aren't Kia badges about the same size as Ford's?
Anyway you're a honorary bumblebees patella.

Sorry but i just get anti when derogatory names are used for the police.

[quote name='jeebowhite' timestamp='1341408305' post='190970']
I feel descriminated against... can I have your number and name please

...I want to be the bee's knees too
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[size=5][color=#0000FF][font=comic sans ms,cursive]I am sure, as a loyal contributor to this forum you can be the bees knees, the Kia Ceed is the next best thing to a Focus, it could even be my next car. Name and number withheld I'm afraid. [/font][/color][/size]

last time i was pulled and asked why did you not stop for the blue light, i just said that the wife had run of with a copper and i thought you were bringing her back !!

[quote name='mintalkin' timestamp='1341413081' post='190986']
last time i was pulled and asked why did you not stop for the blue light, i just said that the wife had run of with a copper and i thought you were bringing her back !!
[/quote]
[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive] Not me mate, I have enough trouble with the wife I've already got. [/font][/size][/color]

[quote name='NorthSussex' timestamp='1341413630' post='190990']

[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive] Not me mate, I have enough trouble with the wife I've already got. [/font][/size][/color]
[/quote]
Snap

[quote name='Stoney871' timestamp='1341417596' post='191012']
Snap
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[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Dangerous territory. [/font][/size][/color]

[quote name='NorthSussex' timestamp='1341413630' post='190990'] [color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive] Not me mate, I have enough trouble with the wife I've already got. [/font][/size][/color] [/quote]

I'm still troubled by the one that I didn't get.
Mainly cos EVERYONE else got her.

[quote name='Podzak' timestamp='1341426697' post='191054']
I'm still troubled by the one that I didn't get.
Mainly cos EVERYONE else got her.
[/quote]
[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Shame. [/font][/size][/color]

Lol, thanks constables, I feel much better and less discriminated against, mind you, is it me or do they now teach ninja etiquette and discretion at the Police Academy nowadays, between Stormin and Stoney, no one sees, or knows them, they're just their... lol

haha, nice response mintalkin, out of curiosity what did the PC say in reply to that? "sorry sir, not today..." - "AHA so you do admit nabbing her!"

[quote name='jeebowhite' timestamp='1341490982' post='191303']
Is it me or do they now teach ninja etiquette and discretion at the Police Academy nowadays, between Stormin and Stoney, no one sees, or knows them, they're just their... lol
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I take it no luck on google then?
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[color=#0000ff][size=5][font=comic sans ms,cursive]Always fly under the radar. [/font][/size][/color]

tomorrow is national speed awarness day in ireland so lots of piggy banks on the roads
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Not had the time to stalk you yet Stoney, the mrs and little one (and little one to be) are keeping me far too busy! I will let you know when I have [s]stolen your identity [/s]found you on the net lol

I trust that you probably have kept well out the way, but If I do find you I will let you know I can imagine any findings or sightings of data will mysteriously disappear shortly after

Virtually impossible to check up most Officers of the law due to protection and privacy. You could at the most ask the department but then you need a pretty damn good excuse why you want his information and they will then run the law and confidential act. I thought about google and that, then i realised i don't have a chance in hell.

Been pulled loads of times.. Basically i work extremely unsociable hours so i get pulled for driving about at 3am etc etc etc...

Only once have i ever been offended by an officer, when he used innapropriate language towards me. I didnt bite, just slyly took his warrant number and complained... I got a letter back apologising and saying the matter had been dealt with.

Other than that, every other officer ive met has been great! maybe its because i'm not the usual customers they deal with...

I say they... That'll be "we" as of august!! lol

[quote name='TDCiST' timestamp='1341606734' post='191674']
I say they... That'll be "we" as of august!! lol
[/quote]

I always said you were special anyway Dave.