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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: annihilator on 30 April 2017, 10:35:05
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Whilst out walking my dog
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this morning I heard the all too familiar screaming sound of a motorbike coming my way.I was waiting to cross at a junction 30 mph limit with shops on one side and a pedestrian crossing and residential houses all around.In the distance I could see the bike 2up tailgating the car in front and then pull out for an ridiculous overtake.I'd seen enough and as they approached stepped into the road to confront them and unsurprisingly they veered round me up onto the empty pavement for about 50 yards then carried on down the road.
Now a lot of people will say why bother or put yourself in danger,well quite frankly I'm sick and tired of these yobs taking the mick whilst the police and the majority of the general public just stand and stare.
Feel better now ;D
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Problem is,we've all had that "victor meldrew moment" and been the first or only one to say something in a situation where everyone else wanted to and darent.it is very satisfying but sometimes you end up getting the !!!t thrown back at you.and nowadays lots of people just don't seem to give a monkeys ,speeding,using phones,etc etc.but good on you 👍
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Forgot to mention bike had no plates on so not just speeders.
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They hate being photographed/filmed, even though they didn't have plates.....
Ron.
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Well done annihilator. That was brave. :y :y :y
I must say though, and I am speaking as one who has confronted a lot of yobs and general criminals, you must be careful when taking that kind of action. All too many of the runts out there do not care a damn about you and your family, and will happily mow down the good amongst us without a thought, until they are caught. The police advise is do not put your self needlessly at risk, but phone 999. Just remember what can happen:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/24/man-arrested-death-ex-royal-navy-officer-run-car/
:'( :'( :'( >:( >:(
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Loads of them round here at night, I'm tempted to get a paint ball gun and blast the buggers from my bedroom window but would likely be held to account when they fell off
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Loads of them round here at night, I'm tempted to get a paint ball gun and blast the buggers from my bedroom window but would likely be held to account when they fell off
Only if you're spotted ;)
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Loads of them round here at night, I'm tempted to get a paint ball gun and blast the buggers from my bedroom window but would likely be held to account when they fell off
. Like it
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The police seem incompetent, unwilling and unable to solve such problems. Recently signs have appeared on lamp posts warning that it is an offence to ride motorbikes in unsuitable areas. That helped..........only in the world of the moronic office dwelling pen pusher who dreamt up the idea.
It is tempting to take action for the sake of safer more peaceful streets, as the ones we delegate this responsibility to, clearly can't/won't/don't.
This person clearly went a little far though:
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/crime/man-jailed-for-nearly-12-years-for-shooting-sunderland-teenager-in-the-head-1-8516435
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Cheesewire
. . . . . at neck level :y
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Cheesewire
. . . . . at neck level :y
Someone did that recently on a trail through a forest in the Rhondda Valleys and luckily the mountain bicyclists spotted it before they hit it. ::)
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Cheesewire
. . . . . at neck level :y
Incitement to murder. Nice !
Words fail me. ::)
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Thing is if the police were to turn out a motorcycle can go many places that a car can't,and I believe their powers for engaging in a chase are pretty limited and would only add to the "enjoyment" of said yoofs.Vigilante type action whilst very tempting is not a path anyone should tread.
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Thing is if the police were to turn out a motorcycle can go many places that a car can't,and I believe their powers for engaging in a chase are pretty limited and would only add to the "enjoyment" of said yoofs.Vigilante type action whilst very tempting is not a path anyone should tread.
Yes, the police often cut short chases of motorbikes for the reason you give. What the police do is gather intelligence on the bike involved, and those using it (it can be a "pool" bike) and pounce when they get the opportunity without endangering members of the public or themselves. ;)
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And nobody, on ere, in there you'ff got an old c90, or Raleigh wisp, and thrashed it around the park, or the pits, and got shouted at by the oldies, or chased by the farmer.
O to be perfick
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Zackley. ;)
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Thing is if the police were to turn out a motorcycle can go many places that a car can't,and I believe their powers for engaging in a chase are pretty limited and would only add to the "enjoyment" of said yoofs.Vigilante type action whilst very tempting is not a path anyone should tread.
There are a lot of scramblers and even more quadbikes around here usually driven like nutters by people with no helmets, plates etc.. I actually spotted two police this morning on liveried scramblers, presumably precisely to follow people like that..
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I had heard that some[at least]force areas had taken that approach to the problem,how many there are or how effective I don't know.
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Now I live in the South Wales valley's,and very green and peaceful it is to,but the problem being the mountain tops are all open land. Weekends are a nightmare,not only local yoofs,but riders from over the bridge, (Bristol area) come to ride the paths on the mountainside ,terrible noise and damage to the land and paths.
The police do very little to stop them, and they just laugh at joe public when told to sod of elsewhere.
alfie
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Now I live in the South Wales valley's,and very green and peaceful it is to,but the problem being the mountain tops are all open land. Weekends are a nightmare,not only local yoofs,but riders from over the bridge, (Bristol area) come to ride the paths on the mountainside ,terrible noise and damage to the land and paths.
The police do very little to stop them, and they just laugh at joe public when told to sod of elsewhere.
alfie
You have all week to leave little surprises for them, Alfie. ::)
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I'm to bloody old to go climbing mountains now,66 in 2 weeks time! mind you a sniper rifle would do the job.
Alfie
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Now I live in the South Wales valley's,and very green and peaceful it is to,but the problem being the mountain tops are all open land. Weekends are a nightmare,not only local yoofs,but riders from over the bridge, (Bristol area) come to ride the paths on the mountainside ,terrible noise and damage to the land and paths.
The police do very little to stop them, and they just laugh at joe public when told to sod of elsewhere.
alfie
You have all week to leave little surprises for them, Alfie. ::)
And . . . . they scare the sheep. Now that REALLY pisses me off ???
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But surely the sheep can't run away, when their back lags are trapped in your green wellies? ;D
Ron.
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I know exactly how you feel annihilator , I deal with these types every day in my job (HMPS) but unfortunately these types think very differently to normal law abiding people , they don't care about consequences & have nil respect for members of the public. As crazy as the system is I would advise no members on here to confront any of these idiots because in my experience to them "life is cheap" and confrontation will probably lead to violence , not the comments you wanted to hear but this type of lowlife is best left to the law to deal with eventually.
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I'm to bloody old to go climbing mountains now,66 in 2 weeks time! mind you a sniper rifle would do the job.
Alfie
"Squeak", said the mouse...
Get a big dog and feed it lots of processed stuff...
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My dog don't need any processed stuff, he will just take a bite out of anything inclueing me!, the visit to the hospital hurt more than the bloodly bite did.
alfie
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Used to scream up and down track here, think they removed silencers just to be more annoying. Was considering a rope between trees, blamo go for a fly! One of them did crash into a lampost and died, shame!
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My dog don't need any processed stuff, he will just take a bite out of anything inclueing me!, the visit to the hospital hurt more than the bloodly bite did.
alfie
Was thinking more the other end... Five days worth should stop anyone coming back for seconds ;)
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I'd best not pop down the Chippy on the scrambler anymore then, now I know how it upsets people. :-X
Not sure if this still stands but I believe the old rule was that if the offender removed their helmet the Police were advised to back off. :-\
Personally I'd rather keep my helmet intact. :o :o ::)
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Used to get them in the woods near where I was brought up. A mate of mine had the perfect antidote, though. He had 3 effing great Irish wolf hounds who would run after them, lift them by the back of the trouser waist and yank them off the back of the bike before smothering them, but leaving no signs of injury. ;D I don't remember one bike ever outrunning them. Certainly made the little scrotes think twice about riding around when he was out for a walk. :D
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I agree they`re annoying & the little buggers know it. >:(
They`re only out for a thrill & will usually be gone soon enough, that`s If they haven`t been garroted or shot & hunted with dogs ::)