*taps his helmet* Hi everyone...

[ZX600]

My friend was hit by a red light runner and was hospitalized in a coma. Maybe someday you'll get the pleasure of knowing someone close to you go through that too.

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Why would you assume i haven't?

I have reported drunk and drivers as well but you seem to be going out of your way to report anything you see that is against your "perception of right", only saying this because of how eager you seem to report anyone.

..and in regards to cars with black smoke, it is the police job to deal with those, maybe if they didn't spend so much damn time hiding behind a tree to catch people doing 65 on a 50 they would be out there looking for the "street racers" so that you and your friends could feel safe!

 

[El Cockblock]

OMG! OMG! OMG! *runs to underground parking to get rid of 190db loud pipe, fender eliminator, flashing led lights, train horn and flush mounted darkened signal lights...


Ahem, welcome to the forum Bike Cop!

Kudos for being open from the get go, hope to see you some day and perhaps ride in a group!

 

[Derek Paisley]

Welcome. It's a pleasure having you here.

I share my gratitude with the group regarding your involvement.

Derek

 

[Bike Cop]

I haven't seen a train horn on a bike yet, I'm guessing there are some size limitations there. And just for the record, I am not a 'hide in the bushes' kind of guy. I prefer to hide out in the open. I have found that the people that truly need to be policed don't notice where I am no matter what.

 

[cknowles]

I have found that the people that truly need to be policed don't notice where I am no matter what.

It's because you're on a bike dude! You're invisible, even motor cops can be the recipient of the SMIDSY award.

 

[Bike Cop]

even motor cops can be the recipient of the SMIDSY award.

True enough. One of the best parts of my job is that I can educate cagers right then and there. Last year I was just behind a KLR rider who almost wound up being a part of a BMW that changed lanes and almost hit him. The BMW driver got a quick lesson on how to shoulder check and a written reminder in case he forgot.

 

[FiReSTaRT]

True enough. One of the best parts of my job is that I can educate cagers right then and there. Last year I was just behind a KLR rider who almost wound up being a part of a BMW that changed lanes and almost hit him. The BMW driver got a quick lesson on how to shoulder check and a written reminder in case he forgot.

LMAO nice! I wish more cops out there were like you and more importantly, I wish the brass pushed for more enforcement of obscure sections of the HTA, dealing with minor issues like due care and attention, obstructing traffic, operating a safe vehicle and using turn signals

 

[Bike Cop]

LMAO nice! I wish more cops out there were like you and more importantly, I wish the brass pushed for more enforcement of obscure sections of the HTA, dealing with minor issues like due care and attention, obstructing traffic, operating a safe vehicle and using turn signals

My approach is to police what I see, not necessarily what the management wants to enforce. Don't get me wrong, I will write tickets for seatbelts, but I prefer to spend my time in traffic with everyone else and not standing on ramps.

 

[SweetOnion]

You should've named yourself CHiP or something of reference.. lol I didn't know we had motorcycle cops in this part of the world. Welcome to the forum!

How strict are you on fender eliminator kits, integrated tail lights and flush mount indicators?

We have motorcycle police in London... The London Police even had a trial run on a Can Am Spyder... not sure if they ever really used it, though.

 

[ZX600]

And just for the record, I am not a 'hide in the bushes' kind of guy. I prefer to hide out in the open. I have found that the people that truly need to be policed don't notice where I am no matter what.

If the point is to create a safer environment, I believe hiding defeats the purpose as drivers would be reminded to slow down when they see a cop with a radar in plain view. Now for revenue generation, hiding behind a tree is the ticket.

I would also hope that cops would spend more time in the real issues like lane discipline (ticketing people that use the passing lane inappropriately) as these people are more dangerous than someone going above the speed limit, also distracted drivers.

You seem like someone with common sense but I am sure you can understand the negative sentiments for cops from someone like me when all I see is cops generating revenue instead of doing their damn jobs.

 

[Jayv]

Hey everyone,

Recently I've had a couple run-ins with some young guys on sport bikes that have left me with a pile of traffic complaints and paperwork because of the way they chose to deal with things. It's my hope that with a little more communication, I can have a positive effect on this, and maybe one day it will save a life.

Way to single out a particular group, so it's only young guys on sport bikes that cause traffic complaints and paperwork. Do you spend any time going after distracted drivers?? That should be more of a priority than going after a "few" young guys.


Or perhaps how about going after you're own kind seeing that the stereotyping policing seems to be the hip thing to do, how about those obnoxiusly loud cruisers ?? Turning a blind eye to them...........

 

[Roomie]

I think that goes back to there's good and bad even with police. My "random" checks in Orangeville are ridiculous. The one cop has a hard on for sport bikes so Instead of worrying about his job and people actually breaking laws he follows us around in the hopes we'll do something dumb in front of him. That to me is a bad cop. I have had positive run ins with them though where the cop was great. The one who responded to my accident call last year couldn't have been better. people like that are why I'm going to try to become one.

 

[Jayv]

I think that goes back to there's good and bad even with police. My "random" checks in Orangeville are ridiculous. The one cop has a hard on for sport bikes so Instead of worrying about his job and people actually breaking laws he follows us around in the hopes we'll do something dumb in front of him. That to me is a bad cop. I have had positive run ins with them though where the cop was great. The one who responded to my accident call last year couldn't have been better. people like that are why I'm going to try to become one.

There are some good cops, but others are there just for the paycheck.

Easier to fish/prey on a young kid, than actually deal with the real problem with our highways.

 

[Bike Cop]

My experience in dealing with motorcycle riders has been that the ones who generate the most traffic complaints are the ones who ride excessively fast, wheelie, lane surf, lane split, and ride on the shoulders. With the exception of the shoulder riding, it has always been sport bikes, has always been riders between 19-30, and most have M2 licences. Those are my honest observations. I have seen the odd outlier, but suffice it to say, I've never seen a wheelie from a Harley bagger. I've also never seen lane surfing by a sport tourer with hardbags. I have seen lots of responsible riding by sport bikers too.

Part of the job is to deal with calls for service including traffic complaints. Does that mean that I have to pull over and wait for sportbikes to pass by? Yes. Am I fishing for young riders? No.

 

[Jayv]

Of course Those motorists pulled off the highway to call in their complaints.

 

[Jayv]

Of course Those motorists pulled off the highway to call in their complaints.

Don't single out a group just because of a couple of bad apples. The same as I won't single out every cop to be rotten.

 

[Mina]

I always knew there were cops on this forum and actually became buddies with one, but damn, why do you have to be obvious about it. lol

 

[Bike Cop]

I always knew there were cops on this forum and actually became buddies with one, but damn, why do you have to be obvious about it. lol

It's intentional Mina! I'm trying a new approach and will see where it goes. I have had too many experiences with motorcycles fleeing (and crashing). If I can start some dialogue before it becomes a game of cat and mouse, maybe we can save a life, or at least prevent a ton of paperwork for me... It's only May 2, and I've already had two incidents of flight from police on motorcycles.

 

[Jayv]

The flight from police won't change until insurance rates change, and bill 203 is retracted. All fine and dandy for opening communication, but those are likely the reasons why. I presume you caught these young guys, of else you have xray vision that determined they were young and not older through their full faced helmets?

 

[Roomie]

The flight from police won't change until insurance rates change, and bill 203 is retracted. All fine and dandy for opening communication, but those are likely the reasons why. I presume you caught these young guys, of else you have xray vision that determined they were young and not older through their full faced helmets?

I would add to that attitude plays a roll. A lot of younger guys think they're superman because they buy a sport bike. It's a generalization and perhaps not fair but it's generally true. They don't want to get caught because insurance is already sky high and they know what's coming to them if they stop. While it would suck I can't say I'd run. Skill removed from the question, the risk is too high for me.