Ekona Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Yup, pretty much left an entire carriageway gawping at my driving. They were speechless at the manoeuvre I pulled off, in full view of everyone. What did I do? Well, it was like this: I DARED TO OVERTAKE A COPPER!!! I know, shocking. He was doing 54 in a 60, so I overtook the car behind him then accelerated up to an incredible 63 and cruised past. Copper moved over to give me the room, TED was minimal, everyone was happy. Well, apart from the queue of drivers behind who wouldn't dare to overtake a batternburg estate. Why are people so terrified of performing perfectly safe and legal manoeuvres? Bugs the hell out of me. 9 Quote
Wasso Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 63 past a copper that's terrible. The forum doesn't condone speeding especially past the POLICE. I'm shocked!! Quote
Ekona Posted July 12, 2014 Author Posted July 12, 2014 I know, awful isn't it? I'm a proper cad. Quote
GMballistic Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Hope you flipped him the bird on your way past. Quote
Ekona Posted July 12, 2014 Author Posted July 12, 2014 Nah, he was good as gold, like I say gave me space and everything. What irritated me was that no other driver was prepared to overtake him, despite them overtaking other vehicles and then stopping once they saw the blue lights on top. 1 Quote
Jp606 Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 This is so true, you come across a bunched up section of cars on the motorway sitting at 60 then when you finally get past you realise it's because there is a police car in front. Wtf is wrong with people!! Quote
TomS Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Had this at the last NW meet/drive, whole side of the motorway slowed down refusing to pass a police car. I went past er, subtly to say the least! Edited July 12, 2014 by TomS Quote
Fodder Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 It's always bemused me too, even more so when on the motorway. That said a couple of years back we were on the M5 when a 3 series went flying past us and I noticed he was unmarked police. A few miles later approaching the M6 in medium traffic all doing 70 when all the other drivers backed off as they saw a traffic patrol ahead. As I went past continuing at 70 I noticed the earlier 3 series further ahead in the inside lane doing 60ish. The car behind me who was the only other car who passed the marked car floored it when he thought he was safe...... Jeez that 3 series didn't half pick up speed with his lights going Quote
spursmaddave Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Yeah i pretty much always overtake them, I just put my phone, book and bowl of cornflakes down first 2 Quote
GMballistic Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 This is so true, you come across a bunched up section of cars on the motorway sitting at 60 then when you finally get past you realise it's because there is a police car in front. Wtf is wrong with people!! Seen it loads too. Maybe they're all carrying drugs or something? 1 Quote
WhackyWill Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 I overtook one last week on the M25 at about 80 to 85...!! NEVER saw him...!! until I looked in my mirror. didn't seem too interested. Quote
NeilMH Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 I used to be totally relaxed around the constabulary whilst driving, given that my father was Head of East Surrey's traffic department......until......one day....... The traffic officer who taught me how to drive caught me in radar trap. He rang my father saying "something rather embarrassing has happened sir". My Dad's retort was that I was a stupid **se and "throw the book at him". In consequence I received a fine and endorsement. All this was achieved in as series 3 Hillman Minx, column change, bench seat, acquired for £40 So, I am simply aghast at your doing 63 in a 60 in the presence of one of HRH's finest Quote
Ekona Posted July 12, 2014 Author Posted July 12, 2014 Ah, the speedo said 63 but I reckon that was 61 absolute tops in the real world. Safe as houses! It's why I cruise at 75 on the motorways. Quick enough yo overtake all those sitting bang on 70, but never going to get stopped. Quote
Ekona Posted July 12, 2014 Author Posted July 12, 2014 Have to say though, that's the first time I've ever been in a position to properly overtake a police car (as opposed to changing lane on a DC or MW) and I always wondered if I'd have the balls to do it! 1 Quote
spursmaddave Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Have to say though, that's the first time I've ever been in a position to properly overtake a police car (as opposed to changing lane on a DC or MW) and I always wondered if I'd have the balls to do it! Never stops me, I usually sit on 80 on the speedo which is maybe 75? Never going to get stopped doing a steady speed like that Quote
350zedd Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Burnt a copper off at the lights once...up to 40mph Never realised it was a 30 limit ......he immediately pulled in front and booked me for speeding! Had a query about presenting insurance so... as I was working at the local law courts tracked him down coming out of court for a quick word He reacted to me as though I'd just pi88ed on his shoes! 1 Quote
Ekona Posted July 12, 2014 Author Posted July 12, 2014 Have to say though, that's the first time I've ever been in a position to properly overtake a police car (as opposed to changing lane on a DC or MW) and I always wondered if I'd have the balls to do it! Never stops me, I usually sit on 80 on the speedo which is maybe 75? Never going to get stopped doing a steady speed like that But have you properly overtaken one, not just changed lanes? Quote
Dynamic Turtle Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 It is hilarious when cars on the M25 bunch around the 55mph police rangie for fear of getting done. OK so I don't blast past them at 90 but somebody has to take the initiative and it often falls to the Zed with a big 'ring sticker on the back. Job done. 1 Quote
ioneabee Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Yeah i pretty much always overtake them, I just put my phone, book and bowl of cornflakes down first don't forget your makeup as well Quote
spursmaddave Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Yeah i pretty much always overtake them, I just put my phone, book and bowl of cornflakes down first don't forget your makeup as well My god that is done before I leave the house darling Quote
ioneabee Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 ah, thats where you're doing it wrong - you need to eat 1st and then apply makeup - that way you don't smear it sweety Quote
GMballistic Posted July 12, 2014 Posted July 12, 2014 Found this video of Ekona on a test drive in a Ferrari going past some cops... Quote
docwra Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Used to regularly go past them at 80+ on the M11 in the morning, everyone else did so why not However, was caught in a quandary while driving on Autobahn the other day, they were doing about 100mph, I wanted to go faster but I couldnt bring myself to go past them Quote
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