No. It's pure HTA and cannot be written or prosecuted as a criminal offence.
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Running from police.
- Thread starter Old Dude
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No. It's pure HTA and cannot be written or prosecuted as a criminal offence.
People run since the consequence is the same if they catch you now or later, just that 'later' implies you have a chance to escape.
The consequence is the same whether they catch you now or later? I don't think so. Ask this guy. http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?t=100100
Waldo
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Doesn't matter, controlling a car at those speeds is something most cops can't do, and are thus not willing to do. Besides, acceleration and handling always trumps speed.
Definitely not. Much easier to lead than to follow, as the leader is making decisions according to his circumstances, while the follower has to adapt.
The rest of your factors are true though.
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if you'd read a little further, he told me since I was polite and co-operative he let me off. not cause I was driving a car. it's up to you to interpret that however you want, but I like to think that he was being honest with me since I was doing the same. YMMV
first of all, if someone runs from the cops cuz another person on the internet "encouraged" them, they deserve to lose their licence.
I did read a little further, but it's clear right from the get-go that the circumstances we're talking about here (as in, the title of the thread "running from police") referring to the action on a motorcycle, and what you're talking about, are two entirely different instances.
Many have reported being treated one way while in their cages, and being treated entirely differently while on their bike. Like I said, try it on the bike and let us know how it works for you.
I do the same thing around RIDE programs even if I haven't had a drink in a week. Just too much hassle. I once got stopped in one and in a rude/angry voice the cop goes, "And where are YOU going so late this evening?" (it was like midnight so not really all that late). I pointed to the Sunoco hat I was wearing and said, "Work. I don't wear this for fun. And now I'm late." Then he was apologetic and let me go. With the new laws I worry even more if I've even had just one drink a few hours earlier. I have no idea how much I can drink and be below the new limit now. I used to just keep it to one drink and think I'd be ok but now I worry about even one.
Not as annoying as the time I was going through Aberfoyle and traffic was all backed up and I see firetrucks on the road up ahead. So I'm thinking there must be some huge accident blocking up the highway like this. I was stuck there for about 20 minutes. When I finally got to the end it was just firefighters asking for money. They want money to hold me up in traffic? I gave them the finger and drove through.
Over your helmet?
My story happened while I was in a car. It was several years before I got a motorcycle (which was last year). If I worked at a gas station I don't think I'd be able to afford a motorcycle.
Modeboy
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I've stopped for the police maybe 5 or 6 times on my F4i, including being clocked at 200km/hr westbound on the 401 near Ajax. I was always polite and maintained an extremely humble (but not timid) attitude and was let go with only a warning EVERY time. This could have been partially due to my age at the time (early 30's) and that I always maintain bikes with zero flaire. All the Police I chatted with said that they were just glad that I stopped for them.
This was all before the new laws came around, which has since prompted me to take my F4i off the street, in fear of never wanting to stop for them now.
^^ True.
I've had a run in with OPP last season, and once this season. Both times been given a warning for, um, a heavy right hand.
Just pull over immediately, maintain a humble attitude, take off your helmet, and chat politely. Don't be a knob.
Doesn't mean you won't necessarily get a ticket, but it can only help.
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I've had a run in with OPP last season, and once this season. Both times been given a warning for, um, a heavy right hand.
Just pull over immediately, maintain a humble attitude, take off your helmet, and chat politely. Don't be a knob.
Doesn't mean you won't necessarily get a ticket, but it can only help.
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jotapeh
Active member
Do you actually believe this?
Or have you never met anyone 40,50,60 who talks about "the good old days" when they could run from cops in their cars and even if they got caught the penalty was barely anything compared to nowadays?
By the way, enforcement has only gotten stricter, enforcement techniques have only improved...
And of course, why wouldn't accountability disappear? The law is accountable. The law dictates what we should and should not do. You do not think for yourself, that is dangerous. Think the way the law thinks. Obey the law, then I will be considered accountable?
This is not the way a rational individual thinks, nor how they ought to think.
Draco'sWrath
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blackcamaro
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A couple of times I have made a few quick turns when I know a cop has seen me doing something stupid but if the cherries are going I will not run. In my opinion if you get caught man up and take whats coming. No ticket, license suspension or other form of punishment is worth a life and I am not going to place others at risk because of whatever bone head move I made to get in hot water. Anyone that runs should have a license suspension for life.
lol I do the same thing. Find a hideaway spot in some subdivision and loop in the opposite direction and find another route home. I must be paranoid with seeing cops. But if the cherries come on I would stop no doubt about it.
I'm 110 lbs. One drink would probably put me over the limit though I try to drive like a sober driver would. At speed limit in a straight line preferably behind a car.
IMO the uniform comes with a persona. A nice cop is just a lazy one.
I went to Ottawa last summer to pick up a bike and rode it back not yet having switched my insurance, registration or license plate over to the new one. Close to home in the city I stall the bike off an intersection so not wanting to lose face I rip it off the line and lean it hard making a left turn next thing I know I'm lit up. Its dark, Im on a bike Im not familiar with so I stop. To add to the list, they run my record and see the stunting charge from the previous year (which was dropped to a speeding in court, btw) so I'm pretty much thinking my drivign career in Ontario is over.
Anyway by the end of it I'm actualy using the cops cell phone to dial a buddy with a van to come pick up me and the bike from the onramp. He wouldnt let me ride out of there but I didnt leave with any yellow paperwork. Much as I appreciate it I shouldve been sacked.
So with that in hand my luck is pretty thinly drawn. Before thise when I would stop the officers would ALWAYS thank me for stopping. Every time.
Ive dodged radar countless times and had to get away from a few who clocked me sitting in their cars. Either way I had a head start. If I was lit up right behind me its like some guys have said, you have to know if youre doing it way before you twist your wrist.
I went to Ottawa last summer to pick up a bike and rode it back not yet having switched my insurance, registration or license plate over to the new one. Close to home in the city I stall the bike off an intersection so not wanting to lose face I rip it off the line and lean it hard making a left turn next thing I know I'm lit up. Its dark, Im on a bike Im not familiar with so I stop. To add to the list, they run my record and see the stunting charge from the previous year (which was dropped to a speeding in court, btw) so I'm pretty much thinking my drivign career in Ontario is over.
Anyway by the end of it I'm actualy using the cops cell phone to dial a buddy with a van to come pick up me and the bike from the onramp. He wouldnt let me ride out of there but I didnt leave with any yellow paperwork. Much as I appreciate it I shouldve been sacked.
So with that in hand my luck is pretty thinly drawn. Before thise when I would stop the officers would ALWAYS thank me for stopping. Every time.
Ive dodged radar countless times and had to get away from a few who clocked me sitting in their cars. Either way I had a head start. If I was lit up right behind me its like some guys have said, you have to know if youre doing it way before you twist your wrist.
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