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[maria]

Yeh i see your point what you guys are saying it just got right on my tits that this jumpped up hitler didnt even have the politness to talk to me like a human being i guess

I learned a long long time ago that you catch more flies with honey than you do with piss and vinegar....  

 

[Mr Skrunts]

Yeh i see your point what you guys are saying it just got right on my tits that this jumpped up hitler didnt even have the politness to talk to me like a human being i guess

Nothing wrong with manners., but the one you mention must have been suffering from PMT  

[topdogkelv]

i could even understand if i was 18  in a mod saxo or something but i was in my mv6 looking like bloody new as its was just valleted

[maria]

Yeh i see your point what you guys are saying it just got right on my tits that this jumpped up hitler didnt even have the politness to talk to me like a human being i guess

Nothing wrong with manners., but the one you mention must have been suffering from PMT  

Maybe

[hotel21]

Yeh i see your point what you guys are saying it just got right on my tits that this jumpped up hitler didnt even have the politness to talk to me like a human being i guess

Nothing wrong with manners., but the one you mention must have been suffering from PMT  

..... or just scraped up most of whats left of a 15 year old kid thats been squished by a car, much the same as the one he has stopped at the moment....

[topdogkelv]

ah i wondered what that thump was on the by pass

[Lazydocker]

Politeness is the only way to deal with it... It got me off of going well over the speed limit a few years back

[hotel21]

ah i wondered what that thump was on the by pass

Sorry, after too many years of clearing up blood and snot and tears, thats not even close to being almost remotely amusing, to my eye....

[topdogkelv]

oh well thats my rant over with feel so much better just thought you guys should Know so beware the traffic cops are no longger chassing kids in there saxos or corsas there taking on us now  

[Jay w]

my experience with traffic police has generally been good, most officers i have dealt with have been fair and polite.

The 'pretend police' on the other hand are a different story, they are a total pain in the a$$ who seem to be power crazy, don't get me wrong i know that the job they do has a value, but i just feel that they have been given something that resembles a police set up and so this has gone to their head

[HolyCount]

oh well thats my rant over with feel so much better just thought you guys should Know so beware the traffic cops are no longger chassing kids in there saxos or corsas there taking on us now  

Kelv .. after all that has been said you are still tarring ALL TrafPol with the same brush!!!

Yes, this guy has / had a personality problem and handled you badly -- he might always be like that, in which case he WILL be pulled up sharp at some point, or he could have been having a bad, bad day himself --- despite popular opinion, they are still human beings --- and when you have held the head of a 7 year old in your hands while the fire brigade cut off the side trim of a car, going in one side of the neck and out of the other ---- believe me that IS a bad day!!!!

Yes, TrafPol have always thought they were special (sorry H21 ), but there are good and bad in all walks of life.

You handled the situation well --- best way. Had you been narky back it could have got nasty, given his apparent foul mood. So, well done for that.

[JamesV6CDX]

Firstly, if you feel that strongly about the way this officer dealt with you, I would recommend you follow that up. Posting your opinions here won't achieve a lot - you need to complain to Avon and Somerset Constabulary (assuming you were in your own Force area at the time) using this link:

https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/contact/general_enquiries/complaint_form.aspx

As Broocie has mentioned, preferably collar number, and any details about the Police car, and an exact and specific account of what happened and why you feel it was inappropriate. It's important to stick to factual information in your complaint.

Given that you were unhappy with his conduct at the time of the incident, did you ask the Police Officer for his name or any other information, or inform him you intended to complain?

If you follow the above steps, I am sure the Officer's Professional Standards Department will investigate and at minimum will speak to him about it to ascertain his version of events.

As an aside, there are a few generalised and stereotypical comments floating around in this thread which IMO are not substantiated.

To clear up any misunderstandings, the Highways agency officers are not "pretend police". Although they communicate with Trafpol and regional Police Forces, and share information, their purpose is not to "police" the roads. Their job is to ensure the traffic continues to flow smoothly, to clear any obstructions, and help motorists in trouble. They generally do a good job.

In terms of the "Police must have been getting some tea" comment -
a) Police officers are still human, they are allowed a break/cup of tea!
b) If you are this sure they don't do any work, why not request some statitics from your constabulary, under the Freedom of Information act 2000, and just see how many incidents on the road have been dealt with over a specific timeframe. Come back armed with that information, and we'll hold the debate then.

 

[amigov6]

System showed no test so you got pulled. Systems can run slow. I recently bought a car that had a private plate which the previous owner wished to retain. The car was duly reverted to it's original plate with all documents at least 7 days prior to purchase. It took another 7 days for the site i use to catch up so at least a fortnights leeway.
   That said there is no excuse for bad manners or being looked down on. As a a truck driver i have to deal with security guards/forklift drivers who are a little above themselves at times & believe it or not i'm patient & polite despite what i'd like to say 'coz i want to be out soon as. Most police sec. guards FLT drivers are fine, just the odd one loves himself a little too much.
     I think the air of self importance covers a wide spectrum. 99% do a good job but there's always a bad apple.

[HolyCount]

my experience with traffic police has generally been good, most officers i have dealt with have been fair and polite.

The 'pretend police' on the other hand are a different story, they are a total pain in the a$$ who seem to be power crazy, don't get me wrong i know that the job they do has a value, but i just feel that they have been given something that resembles a police set up and so this has gone to their head

By pretend police -- do you mean these Traffic Officers employed by the Highways Agency ??

The theory of their operation is a good one -- but I agree, they should have been more along the lines of the AA than the police ---- however, I fear the agenda there will be to quietly increase their duties until they are more police than traffic officer --- without the experience or training. Their selection process is run by an outside agency, more used to recruiting double glazing salesman, and they are scored on their ability to perform outdated tasks and puzzles ------ hence you get what you see on the motorways today !!!!

But, at the end of the day, they are just guys like you and I, trying to do a job as best they can, and in sometimes atrocious conditions!! THEY are not responsible for the macinations of the Government who brought them into being and dictate there every move!

[Jay w]

my experience with traffic police has generally been good, most officers i have dealt with have been fair and polite.

The 'pretend police' on the other hand are a different story, they are a total pain in the a$$ who seem to be power crazy, don't get me wrong i know that the job they do has a value, but i just feel that they have been given something that resembles a police set up and so this has gone to their head

By pretend police -- do you mean these Traffic Officers employed by the Highways Agency ??

The theory of their operation is a good one -- but I agree, they should have been more along the lines of the AA than the police ---- however, I fear the agenda there will be to quietly increase their duties until they are more police than traffic officer --- without the experience or training. Their selection process is run by an outside agency, more used to recruiting double glazing salesman, and they are scored on their ability to perform outdated tasks and puzzles ------ hence you get what you see on the motorways today !!!!

that's the one