Newsbot Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Drivers on the Isle of Man are stopped by police in a series of roadside safety tests. Source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/...man/6143900.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stookie Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Anyone here get stopped? Was it a joke/publicity stunt? All they have to do is sit at Quarterbridge and Hillberry around rush hour in the evening, noting down registration numbers and they'll catch loads, but is that a bit obvious and is there a risk they may end up shopping a mate/relative that way which would of course be completely out of order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie 'E' Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Anyone here get stopped? Was it a joke/publicity stunt? All they have to do is sit at Quarterbridge and Hillberry around rush hour in the evening, noting down registration numbers and they'll catch loads, but is that a bit obvious and is there a risk they may end up shopping a mate/relative that way which would of course be completely out of order? Unless they have changed the 'policy' the Dept of Transport (Vehicle Testing Department) abd the Police tend to stop vehicles at a place that is not a hazard to road users, ie: Braddan Bridge, St John's Pub Car Park, the Grandstand, Lonan, the layby opposite the Wildlife Park. The Santon Straight, the fly off nr the start of the Sourthern 100 Racecourse and the Bungalow on the Mountain. I was stopped fours years ago when I wqas running a 32 tonne tipper. It's a full check: Lights Tyres (inc tread depth) Bodywork Battery tray Winscreen Washer Bottle Suspension Security of ancillaries (vehicle jacked) balljoints, swing arms and anti roll bars Brakes and associated hoses pipes If they suspect anything else, your vehicle id immediately 'seized' and transported to Tromode for further inspection.. although I am going back four years or so, if any faults are found, you wwere looking at a £10 fine for every fault they found, yes, i know it takes the mick, but that also includes your washer jets being blocked! Pays to know some 'basic maintenance' for it could cost you points as well as fines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggle Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Listening to the interviews on the news today, the police were giving themselves a great big slap on the back for a successful job well done. Not surprising they didn’t catch anyone with defective cars seeing as they advertised where they would be and at what time. If you’re looking for mad axe murderers with three heads you don’t announce where you will be waiting for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stookie Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 So publicity stunt it was, then One of my pet hates is arseholes who can't be bothered to check their lights work - if you can't be bothered spending a few quid on a replacement lamp, it makes me wonder what else is defective. Our police force have no idea - I'd do this for a 'success fee' if they asked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triple7 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 If we are getting some driving pet hates out what about cutting corners...........! drives me nuts, you arrive at junction and some one does a right hand turn and nearly goes belly up trying to miss you coss they've cut the corner. There feel better now................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stookie Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I had forgotten that's a pet hate as well along with drivers who swerve left before turning right (or vice versa) because they can't be arsed turning the steering wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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