Queenslanders beware!

adidasguy · January 07, 2014, 09:06:02 PM

I heard someone in Washington got a ticket for standing on the pegs and not remaining seated. He was going over railroad tracks. The WA Motorcycle Handbook tells you to stand up on the pegs when going over rough road for safety and stability.

Janx101 · January 08, 2014, 01:04:05 AM

Err ... "Stand" on the pegs? ... Or 'raise yourself slightly' .... Same/same in a way .... But not legally the same

noworries · January 08, 2014, 01:55:32 AM

Ya might not believe this but, today in Queensland....

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/motorcyclist-fined-146-for-lifting-his-leg-off-footrest/story-fnihsrf2-1226797016499

146 smackeroonies...uncanny..

PS Looks as if they got the date wrong too. Mind u, it might still be last year in the Sunshine State.

mister · January 08, 2014, 01:55:11 PM

Fined for 1km over the limit
Fined for having the car parked with the window cracked open Just too much
Fined for stretching a leg

Got to fund the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment (VLAD) laws somehow.

Though I am curious, if the police were so concerned for the security of the car, why didn't they hang around to keep is safe, or make efforts to get in touch with the individual, or have it towed to their secure holding area. issuing a ticket and walking away doesn't make the car any more secure.

Twisted · January 09, 2014, 05:21:58 AM

Quote from: mister on January 08, 2014, 01:55:11 PM

Though I am curious, if the police were so concerned for the security of the car, why didn't they hang around to keep is safe, or make efforts to get in touch with the individual, or have it towed to their secure holding area. issuing a ticket and walking away doesn't make the car any more secure.

Same goes for speed cameras. If they were trying to keep you safe they would pull you over so you stopped speeding. You're still speeding after your photo is taken if you have been snapped unawares. Its a croc of sh1t.

mister · January 09, 2014, 01:42:59 PM

Quote from: Twisted on January 09, 2014, 05:21:58 AM
Quote from: mister on January 08, 2014, 01:55:11 PM

Though I am curious, if the police were so concerned for the security of the car, why didn't they hang around to keep is safe, or make efforts to get in touch with the individual, or have it towed to their secure holding area. issuing a ticket and walking away doesn't make the car any more secure.

Same goes for speed cameras. If they were trying to keep you safe they would pull you over so you stopped speeding. You're still speeding after your photo is taken if you have been snapped unawares. Its a croc of sh1t.

Ah yeah - but - the apparent logic is... as you don't know where the cameras are you will need to slow down everywhere.

Of course, how this relates to them having the cameras on the same high-yeild zones where there are no crashes, is anyone's guess. But as long as they keep touting the "For road safety" mantra, it's justified

yamahonkawazuki · January 09, 2014, 01:46:46 PM

Have a question, mister, do you consider these cameras as harassment?, sometimes I do, because normally a leo has to witness or actually catch an offense for it to be considered an offense. here in tn, the cameras are run by an outfit out of Scottsdale AZ. plus offenses are considered a civil matter and not criminal. Go figure Eh?
Aaron

noworries · January 10, 2014, 01:28:24 AM

and after harassment…the cops in Queensland don't even have to be dinky-di Skippy citizens…a pr wielding blow-in will do…….what would the Romans think of us? arghhhhhhh, too much monkey business here in the Land of Oz, these days. Should just have let the Japs win, me ol granddad used to mumble….

john · January 10, 2014, 10:58:03 AM

Quote from: noworries on January 10, 2014, 01:28:24 AM
.what would the Romans think of us?

They would say you are going the same direction they were going around AD350. Rome decayed from the inside.

mister · January 12, 2014, 01:50:32 AM

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on January 09, 2014, 01:46:46 PM
Have a question, mister, do you consider these cameras as harassment?,

Nah, not really. They are obviously a form of revenue raising, depsit the claims to be there for road safety. But our police service lets you know where they will likely be on this map http://www.police.qld.gov.au/apps/speedcamerazones

Double check the roads you're going to go on, with this map, and slow down accordingly.

noworries · January 14, 2014, 06:23:03 AM

Really not getting any better for the banana benders ….

Queensland authorities have apologised for the harassment.

18/1…update…this guy has posted a second vid to YT. Not really work the viewing effort 'cept to note that the police ended up by drug swabbing the rider before allowing him to leave the petrol station.

adidasguy · January 14, 2014, 02:31:29 PM

WTF!

What was the result? Why pulled over other than they have no real crime to or traffic problems to deal with?

noworries · January 14, 2014, 04:27:05 PM

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/bikers-in-stronger-position-if-they-record-police-encounters-20140114-30sz3.html

john · January 16, 2014, 10:59:33 AM

Wow. Just wow. Pathetic.

slipperymongoose · January 16, 2014, 04:57:25 PM

Yep

pliskin · January 16, 2014, 07:35:15 PM

You guys have 2 choices

1. Bend over and take it dry.

2. Go Dukes of Hazard and run (my first choice).

john · January 16, 2014, 08:53:23 PM

Quote from: pliskin on January 16, 2014, 07:35:15 PM
You guys have 2 choices

1. Bend over and take it dry.

2. Go Dukes of Hazard and run (my first choice).

Option 3: Revolution (assuming they haven't totally disarmed their citizens yet)

Janx101 · January 16, 2014, 09:37:51 PM

damn!! .. its just clicked.... for years and years ive heard people say Queensland .. perfect one day and Japanese the next! ... on account of how many tourists and 'imports' could be seen on the 'gold coast' (just south of brisbane .. for the yankees etc) ..

but now... now!!

ive been suspicious of the chinese for a while too... not the individual people .. but the country/government !! .. so ... i reckon that the regime in china is brainwashing or otherwise controlling ole mate Campbell Newman and his cronies.... so the people will revolt!!! ... once the state is in turmoil .. then it may well spread countrywide... civil disobedience would be rife!! ... the cops and military would be stretched.... and distracted....

then the invasion force comes stomping in down through indonesia!!! ... who by the way have been whinging and whining about asylum seeker boats being turned back to them lately....

dang!! ... i gotta get some time on the tv and study up on the preppers styles .. on the guerilla warfare tactics employed in the past ... and the homesteaders gardens/hunting setups...

i'd grow a beard too!! .. but the missus wont let me... and it ends up looking like this

.. actually .. thats disturbingly familiar!!

pliskin · January 16, 2014, 09:45:37 PM

I was gonna say that John. Do the fuzz even pack heat over there? I doubt it.

Copper says....stop! or I'll yell stop again! What's the wanker do?....he just stops takes it in the arse dry. Then they kiss and meet in court next week.

Stand up for yourself for cryin' out loud!

Janx101 · January 16, 2014, 10:29:27 PM

Aussie cops do indeed carry ... Glock 21's ? ... in .40 S&W .. a lot with Tasers as well ...
i believe there are a number of vehicle units with pump action shotguns .. still ... but not sure on that .. or what type?
Then theres the FED cops .. they carry glock 20's in 10mm .. plus tasers and 'other stuff'

and of course the various TRG's .. which have better toys .. but its been years since i actually checked what they use now.

the pommy cops are the un-armed ones!! ... "you're nicked sonny boy jim!" ... "look out he's got a shootah!" ... "ello ello ello whats all this then?"

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