Leodis
Veteran
- Location
- Moortown, Leeds
They should have done a cavity search, that'll learn you.
joking...
joking...
Argument with a polis
- Thread starter mickle
- Start date
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OP
OP
mickle
innit
- Location
- 53.933606, -1.076131
Would it though?
MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
- Location
- Lancaster... the little city.
my gran always told me that two wrongs don't make a right... I believe her.
OP
OP
mickle
innit
- Location
- 53.933606, -1.076131
Sorry. Are you refering to hitting a flip-back door mirror or to a cavity search?...
Nigeyy
Legendary Member
- Location
- Massachusetts, USA
I'm very sympathetic with the fact the police are more concerned with criminal damage than your safety, that's really bad and extremely disappointing. However, from the police's point of view, I'm sure it's easier to prove you hit something rather than prove someone drove carelessly -so they are going to hone in what is easier for them.
However, I don't agree with your approach of hitting a car's mirror (don't get me wrong, I've been tempted!) as sooner or later you are going to meet someone who doesn't take to kindly to it, and of course, they're in a large heavy metal object (or, if you're on this side of the pond, may have a gun). Also think of it this way: it sounds like that woman knew what she did, but you hitting the mirror isn't likely to make things better. In fact, even some drivers who appreciate when they make a mistake may well get annoyed. I don't know, I just guess that's more you taking out your frustration -is it really worth it? -rather than trying to correct the situation or getting something positive out of it (which obviously didn't happen in this situation).
Laughable about reporting all similar situations though, and I do like the fact you asked if they were going to talk with her about her driving!
However, I don't agree with your approach of hitting a car's mirror (don't get me wrong, I've been tempted!) as sooner or later you are going to meet someone who doesn't take to kindly to it, and of course, they're in a large heavy metal object (or, if you're on this side of the pond, may have a gun). Also think of it this way: it sounds like that woman knew what she did, but you hitting the mirror isn't likely to make things better. In fact, even some drivers who appreciate when they make a mistake may well get annoyed. I don't know, I just guess that's more you taking out your frustration -is it really worth it? -rather than trying to correct the situation or getting something positive out of it (which obviously didn't happen in this situation).
Laughable about reporting all similar situations though, and I do like the fact you asked if they were going to talk with her about her driving!
Boris Bajic
Guest
It does all sound a little wobbly in terms of the actions and words of the Police as you describe them.
If it was so, it was not as perhaps it ought to be.
However, there is an element of 'Rashomon' when a situation is described by only one participant or witness.
Many (all?) of us have had the unnerving experience of a car being driven as described. The OP has my sympathy, although walloping a car is still walloping a car. I've done it myself, but in doing so I've had to accept that the action is not without consequence.
What we cannot know is exactly what the police officer saw and what he didn't see or believed he had seen.
I am a regular at football matches and I love the way no set of supporters believes its own players capable of a foul or the other team's players capable of honest play. Similarly, referees seem always to be seen as twelfth man for the opposition. It simply isn't so.
Granted, the coppers as described in the OP seem gauche and wilfully myopic in terms of the wider picture... but there are many sides to every tale.
If it was so, it was not as perhaps it ought to be.
However, there is an element of 'Rashomon' when a situation is described by only one participant or witness.
Many (all?) of us have had the unnerving experience of a car being driven as described. The OP has my sympathy, although walloping a car is still walloping a car. I've done it myself, but in doing so I've had to accept that the action is not without consequence.
What we cannot know is exactly what the police officer saw and what he didn't see or believed he had seen.
I am a regular at football matches and I love the way no set of supporters believes its own players capable of a foul or the other team's players capable of honest play. Similarly, referees seem always to be seen as twelfth man for the opposition. It simply isn't so.
Granted, the coppers as described in the OP seem gauche and wilfully myopic in terms of the wider picture... but there are many sides to every tale.
JamieRegan
Well-Known Member
I got cut up by a bus, a couple of weeks ago, cycling through Edinburgh so I punched it.
Nothing I've ever done has made me feel more of a man than punching a bus.
Nothing I've ever done has made me feel more of a man than punching a bus.
Boris Bajic
Guest
Of course I am. 
Who else has the patience or sheer pedantic fascination with his own nonsensical twoddle to reel out quite so much frippery?
Who else has the patience or sheer pedantic fascination with his own nonsensical twoddle to reel out quite so much frippery?
The two are not mutually exclusive though, on the two wrongs theory they could have done both. Had a word with Mickle - 'rather poor driving there but you really shouldn't hit her car.' Have a word with the woman. 'you really put him at risk there, you need to take more care around vulnerable road users, though he shouldn't have hit your car.'
All this and the police are complaining they are under-resourced and over stretched. Clearly too much time on their hands and nothing useful to do with it. Bring on the cuts I say although unfortunately they will invariably cut the wrong ones and deadbeats like these will continue with petty harassment instead of proper policing. [/rant]
spen666
Legendary Member
Seems like a total joke to me, she admits to it being her fault but they still make you look like the bad guy, i would have been the same with them if i was you tbh
Her driving did not cause the OP to commit the (attempted) criminal damage.
Her driving is no defence - the attack on the mirror is done AFTER the bad driving.
Driver was in wrong for bad driving
OP was in wrong for his attack on car.
The driving does not excuse the later act
kevin_cambs_uk
Guru
- Location
- Near Cambridge
Nice one mate
