at least when you see they are not actually police, you can then tell them what you think of them, without getting arrested.......
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Someone needs a slap for making these
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I'm no fan of bikers as there are too many who drive dangerously. Although in fairness probably no more percentage wise than car drivers.
But a lot of the comments seem very harsh. I can't think there's any intention to impersonate here. It's just a safety measure.
My other half is plod but she'd be grateful for any measure that stopped her having to scrape another one off the road. And she sees plenty where she operates.
In fact I'm grateful for any measure too as it's not true coppers just shut off when they book off. Us other halves have to live with the fall out too.
But a lot of the comments seem very harsh. I can't think there's any intention to impersonate here. It's just a safety measure.
My other half is plod but she'd be grateful for any measure that stopped her having to scrape another one off the road. And she sees plenty where she operates.
In fact I'm grateful for any measure too as it's not true coppers just shut off when they book off. Us other halves have to live with the fall out too.
I suspect most that use them get the buzz from the impersonation factor, thinking they have got one over on others.
What won't change is their defence, and similarly what also won't change is other peoples opinions of the wearer.
Its like the people who park across 2 bays. They do it to protect the car, others see them as cocks.
Get a hi-vis with blue and white dots, but get rid of the writing, then people may start to believe you, and you will then not be "considered a t**t"
When I see them go past me like that, I usually say to the missus "I see dead people"
What won't change is their defence, and similarly what also won't change is other peoples opinions of the wearer.
Its like the people who park across 2 bays. They do it to protect the car, others see them as cocks.
Get a hi-vis with blue and white dots, but get rid of the writing, then people may start to believe you, and you will then not be "considered a t**t"
Darwin's law kicks in for them, as it should, but hopefully they do not take out some innocent party, instead they are replaced with a bunch of flowers tie-wrapped to a lamppost.
When I see them go past me like that, I usually say to the missus "I see dead people"
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I agree @gookah But in most cases the car driver doesn't get to see the printing on the.back unless they are following and then they are obviously going slower than the motorcycle. Anyone who rides a bike should be riding like their life depends on every move they and every car around them because it does! I've had a bike(s) for 55 years and have had several close calls but I've survived by using defensive driving every time I'm out! JIM
I suspect most that use them get the buzz from the impersonation factor, thinking they have got one over on others.
What won't change is their defence, and similarly what also won't change is other peoples opinions of the wearer.
Its like the people who park across 2 bays. They do it to protect the car, others see them as cocks.
Get a hi-vis with blue and white dots, but get rid of the writing, then people may start to believe you, and you will then not be "considered a t**t"
Darwin's law kicks in for them, as it should, but hopefully they do not take out some innocent party, instead they are replaced with a bunch of flowers tie-wrapped to a lamppost.
When I see them go past me like that, I usually say to the missus "I see dead people"
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nope, .....never wanted too.
Too many rides on the back of people who just want to s*** me up and get a kick from doing it.
I still believe they are the type that are flying past me in a dangerous manner.
Also I have no desire to wear a leather onesie, or get dressed like a deep sea diver when I go out
Too many rides on the back of people who just want to s*** me up and get a kick from doing it.
I still believe they are the type that are flying past me in a dangerous manner.
Also I have no desire to wear a leather onesie, or get dressed like a deep sea diver when I go out
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I have to agree Pete, never had a road bike, never wanted one, but, I still wouldn't class every biker as a nutcase. I see enough maniacs in cars to realise they're not all on two wheels.
Tony.
Tony.
I agree not all are nutters, I am talking about the ones that obviously are and Darwin's will eventually apply to them.
Nice come back that 