If I was a Policeman for just one day.....

entwisi · 24-02-2009, 21:32

I'd book all the stupid people for minor traffic offences such as

Fog Lights when its not foggy,
Using a hand held mobile whilst driving
no seatbelts

I sat with a coffee this affy and could have booked at least a dozen people in less than an hour.

Why do people feel that the rules don't apply to them?

So what would your day be doing?

emamum · 24-02-2009, 21:42

can you add people that dont use car seats for their kids or dont use them properly??

fgs it a safety device, not a restraint.... REALLY bugs me!!

Neil · 24-02-2009, 22:01

I would have those lazy ******* that park on the school zig zags.

Can you lock up and through away the key for dog owners that don't clean up after there dogs?

I would do the mobile thing bit as well as no seat belts/child seats.

emamum · 24-02-2009, 22:06

oooh we got a letter from school..... someone is walking their dog, picking up the mess and throwing it over the fence into the yard!! thats ridiculous!!

Neil · 24-02-2009, 22:14

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Originally Posted by emamum

oooh we got a letter from school..... someone is walking their dog, picking up the mess and throwing it over the fence into the yard!! thats ridiculous!!

What a waste of time that letter is. I doubt very much it is one of the parents.

MargaretR · 24-02-2009, 22:14

I would arrest all drivers listening to music with their windows down
Your taste in music should not be inflicted on others

a few days ago the man in the flat below me inflicted 3 hours on Roy Orbison on me - I politely reminded him that it appears his ears need syringing again

emamum · 24-02-2009, 22:15

i doubt it but at least we know to watch out for bags of dog do

Royboy39 · 24-02-2009, 22:17

I would focus on the ones who are determined to get in front whatever the cost,
Drivers who hog the middle lane on motorways.
The young drivers who think the accelerator is more important than the brake.
So many young drivers are killed these days....I think the driving test should be more in keeping with the current conditions....take the applicants on the motorways and see how they cope.

Lilly · 24-02-2009, 22:24

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Originally Posted by Neil

I would have those lazy ******* that park on the school zig zags.

Can you lock up and through away the key for dog owners that don't clean up after there dogs?

I would do the mobile thing bit as well as no seat belts/child seats.

Ha! You took the words out of my mouth, Neil.

They would be the top three on my list too.

cashman · 24-02-2009, 22:34

i'd seriously think of topping myself,

i would just feel its a waste of time n effort booking any begger. all the paperwork involved, the smart ass lawyers,the human rights n P.C. brigades, the next to useless sentences that HAVE to be made, probably cos the jails are overflowing, no ian ta, ya can keep it, i have no wish to be a policeman fer 1 hour.

Bonnyboy · 24-02-2009, 22:42

I would have to spend some time booking the plebs that can’t see 8 foot long white arrows indicating the direction of travel on Asda car park. Folk that dangle the front wheels of their prams over the edge of the kerb into the road would have to be taken to one side for a word. Those that don’t wear seat belts, mobile phone users and motorway middle lane huggers…oh and any lazy sod that just drops litter.

Looks like I would be a fairly busy copper for the day.

cherokee · 24-02-2009, 22:54

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Originally Posted by cashman

i'd seriously think of topping myself,

i would just feel its a waste of time n effort booking any begger. all the paperwork involved, the smart ass lawyers,the human rights n P.C. brigades, the next to useless sentences that HAVE to be made, probably cos the jails are overflowing, no ian ta, ya can keep it, i have no wish to be a policeman fer 1 hour.

Well said.

We have an area in town that is for buses and taxis ONLY. every now and then the police will have a day booking motorist who drive through after ignoring the signs. If the Police were there everyday for a week I reckon that would be half my council tax bill just in fines.

Roy · 24-02-2009, 23:42

I'm glad none of you lot are policepeople, I'd like to think the real police are more interested in solving/preventing proper crimes than the pointless stuff that has been mentioned above!

cashman · 24-02-2009, 23:47

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Originally Posted by Roy

I'm glad none of you lot are policepeople, I'd like to think the real police are more interested in solving/preventing proper crimes than the pointless stuff that has been mentioned above!

not guilty, didn't want the job.

shillelagh · 25-02-2009, 00:09

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Originally Posted by Roy

I'm glad none of you lot are policepeople, I'd like to think the real police are more interested in solving/preventing proper crimes than the pointless stuff that has been mentioned above!

So is it pointless when someone is driving along talking to their partner about whats for tea that night when the traffic lights change up in front and someone steps off the pavement and they knock them down? Is it pointless if someone wearing a seatbelt in a car accident ends up going through the windscreen? etc etc etc...

By the way i wouldnt want to be a policewoman either .... they dont get paid enough for the hassle they get ....