SJ350z Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Anyone an expert about police law regarding motorbikes? Is it illegal for police to chase a fleeing motorbike? Does it depend on the county and officer own judgement? Most info I found on google was very inconsistent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Have you been naughty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Bud - never a good idea to ask for legal advice on a forum. If you have a real need for advice see a lawyer or alternatively google for other legal advice providers in your area e.g law centres. Edited August 14, 2014 by sipar69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Why on earth would it be illegal for police to chase a fleeing motorbike?! Not illegal in the slightest. As with all pursuits, a risk assessment will be made and the decision to pursue made on the results of that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Any chance of some more details on this? You can use the 'your friend' example if you want 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ350z Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Just to clarify.. I have not run or ever intending to do. Take that as you will I am genuinely curious. People I do know have been naughty as it were and have never heard anything of it and I've heard so many times from friends in cars and bikes. Like that officers are not allowed to chase motorbikes who speed heavily to get away. Just wanted clarification do not assume that this is with relevance to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ350z Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Also - if a motorbike speeds excessively due to a police chase it puts the ridders life and members of the public at risk. That's why it could be illegal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 We're only pulling your leg mate, it's internet law that when people ask about being naughty it's automatically them wot dun it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ350z Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Youuuu cheeky hobbit haha completely took the bait. just was curious mate I would have assumed the OP had run tbh too so can understand lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Also - if a motorbike speeds excessively due to a police chase it puts the ridders life and members of the public at risk. That's why it could be illegal Illegal isn't quite the right term to use, but you are correct in that the RA would be made and those things would be considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) So say if I murdered my girlfriend, cut her up in to pieces and put her in the fridge. I then invited Grundy around for dinner and fed him the remains, would it be illegal for the police to excavate Grundy's bowels? Edit: I have it on good authority he can eat a lot. Edited August 14, 2014 by mouthwash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 As Ekona says, they do a risk assesment, think previously they have been credited with partial blame when pursuits have ended in serious crashing. I think (from watching road wars ) they try and hang on till they get a chopper over head then they just hang back and catch him when he slows or comes to a halt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Totally legal. Local policy would dictate who and when to persue in any event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 From watching road wars and personal experience, the old bill do enjoy a good chase, so id expect them to leap at the opportunity of a high speed chase like a fat bird in a sweet shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenley Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 It's to do with 'elf n safety' varies from Force to Force. Drawn up by civilians as risk assessment documents. Of course it all depends on what the motorcyclist has done. If you have just shot the Prime Minister and made off on a solo, you're going to get 'stopped', if you have committed a minor road traffic offence, then the police will be ordered not to pursue. Also depends on level of training of the driver too. I suppose you could request the details of each Forces policy under some freedom of information act. Of course the above is out of date now.......... Retired. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 A lot of police will back down if they feel the person is driving recklessly - they will then visit the registered keeper's address usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) If I'm unclear on legal proceedings I watch Super Troopers and Police Academy 1. For complex matters, Tango & Cash. Edited August 14, 2014 by SuperStu 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 It's to do with 'elf n safety' varies from Force to Force. Drawn up by civilians as risk assessment documents. Of course it all depends on what the motorcyclist has done. If you have just shot the Prime Minister and made off on a solo, you're going to get 'stopped', if you have committed a minor road traffic offence, then the police will be ordered not to pursue. Also depends on level of training of the driver too. I suppose you could request the details of each Forces policy under some freedom of information act. Of course the above is out of date now.......... Retired. That To chase or not to chase is decided by "dispatcher" at police station... Seen that on traffic cops lol Same applies for chasing cars (again, as per traffic cops or similar)... If there's a further danger to be caused by the chase or driver not fully qualified - they can call chase off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Wish they would nick that bloo*y Domino Pizza guy who wanders in and out of traffic looking for No 37 on his mophead...!!! :rant: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Leave pizza guy alone I bet you don't like waiting for your pizza? Haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 So say if I murdered my girlfriend, cut her up in to pieces and put her in the fridge. I then invited Grundy around for dinner and fed him the remains, would it be illegal for the police to excavate Grundy's bowels? Edit: I have it on good authority he can eat a lot. Wait how the fook did I get dragged into this? Also on a serious note.... If I'm unclear on legal proceedings I watch Super Troopers and Police Academy 1. For complex matters, Tango & Cash. This! This is all the information you will need from meow on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Don't be so catty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 You always will from meow on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 So say if I murdered my girlfriend, cut her up in to pieces and put her in the fridge. I then invited Grundy around for dinner and fed him the remains, would it be illegal for the police to excavate Grundy's bowels? Edit: I have it on good authority he can eat a lot. so you wont let him sleep in the same bed as you and your missus but youll let him eat her bits 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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