Here in NSW we have gone all sneaky, just like Queensland.

I have reliable information (that the cops dont want you to know) that the NSW Police (Highway Patrol) are using an unmarked work van that they park on the side of the road and take happy snaps and then you get your bluey in the mail.

As far as I know they are operating in the Wollongong, Macarthur, Southern Highlands area.




                                         Mmick

so that would be a 'bread' van then?? 

sorry not really a laughing matter!

lol all the places that we went through yesterday

They've been doing that sort of shit here in Mextoria for years!! 

From XR6 and Maloo ute cop cars to all sorts of camera cars/wagons/vans!! 

And guess what?? It hasnt done crap for the road toll or changed road user behaviour!! But it has raised a treasury load of revenue! 

just finished talking with a good friend 

he was saying NSW is going to be putting in place 8 to 10 vans by the end of the year...

Quote from: dragonworld on April 29, 2010, 04:55:19 AM
They've been doing that sort of shit here in Mextoria for years!! 

From XR6 and Maloo ute cop cars to all sorts of camera cars/wagons/vans!! 

And guess what?? It hasnt done crap for the road toll or changed road user behaviour!! But it has raised a treasury load of revenue! 

Yup.  Soooo...if its parked nice and level (maybe on the nature strip), facing the same direction as the traffic and precisely parallel to the side of the road, if it has dark tinted windows and especially if it has a lone occupant in the passenger seat..... proceed with caution.

If you or I parked in some of these places we'd get a parking ticket, so how is it that the authorities can book you for an offence whilst committing one themselves? 

Its a typical big fat shitty case of "Do as I say, NOT do as I do!" 

Like not signalling, talking on mobiles, u-turns over unbroken lines, speeding etc, etc, blah, blah, blah.     

Quote from: dragonworld on April 29, 2010, 04:34:07 PMLike not signalling, talking on mobiles, u-turns over unbroken lines.......

Nah none of thats dangerous, its 3 kays over the limit thats the killer  .  I really wouldnt mind the sneaky speed camera business if there was more of a balance... if Plod was also out there nicking Mrs Mummy, yacking on her mobile in her Kia Carnival whilst handing out chicken McEffingNuggetts to lil' Seek and Destroy down the back.......................... GGGRRRRR.... 

Dont get me started.

lol....

Quote from: ungeheuer on April 30, 2010, 04:03:07 AM
if Plod was also out there nicking Mrs Mummy, yacking on her mobile in her Kia Carnival whilst handing out chicken McEffingNuggetts to lil' Seek and Destroy down the back.......................... GGGRRRRR.... 

Dont get me started.

lol....

Classic Cliche, so true! Love it.

Quote from: dragonworld on April 29, 2010, 04:34:07 PM
Its a typical big fat shitty case of "Do as I say, NOT do as I do!"  

Like not signalling, talking on mobiles, u-turns over unbroken lines, speeding etc, etc, blah, blah, blah.    

Our local Speed Camera 4WD (They are currently using a Nissan Patrol) and the Grey Ghost (A Van)
Pull up and set up where ever they want, Bike lanes, No parking zones, Center traffic Islands (Nearly causing
accidents while they slow down on the highway to try and climb the curbing to park) Painted traffic Islands,
Truck stop lanes.
The last one is causing truckies massive headaches, My mum works for a National supermarket company and she
was talking to one of there Transport company drivers Recently (About 6 weeks ago) he pulled over in the Truckstop lane
to take a phonecall and take his legally required break, and was told to move his truck further up the road or he
would be booked. The Camera Van was parked at the end of and to the left of the lane. The truck blocked the Camera's view.
He was doing the legal thing, this was the only place for 10k's to pull up his B Double safely, make his call and have his
30 min break as required by law within the time frame required, he Apparently showed his Log book to the cop, but to no avail,
He was moved on...

Now you can not see this van until you are pulling into the lane as it it is just after a slight bend and there is a fruit and Veg
vendor van parked just before it, so it's not like the guy deliberately pulled in front of the cop to block him from taking photo's
he would have already slowing down long before the camera van would have been in sight.

So what was the poor prick supposed to do?
Stay put and follow the Log book rules: Risk Copping a fine!
Try to make the next stop within his limited time window to take his break: Rick copping a fine!

He moved on, and got the the next stop, but as anyone involved with the truck driving industry knows, the Log book rules are
strictly enforced and the penalties are severe for the drivers and the companies that employ them. So considering there is a cop station
pretty close to the next stop, he was a little concerned about going over his time window, but luckily for him there was no problem.

Traffic branch, the only time they are useful, is when they are being run over by Traffic!

The thing to do is complain long and loud to anyone who will listen! Cop top brass! Ministers, Opposition and in particular the media! Current affair shows are VERY useful!! 

Phones take good pics now!

Unfortunately "Orstraliens" are extremely good at having a grizzle but they wont put pen to paper and give the "whoevers" a big serve! 

You just gotta be as stubborn as they are ignorant and arrogant and stick it to 'em! Ok these pricks have a job to do but they only get away with these antics 'cos we let them!?

Storm the Bastille!! Get the guillotine!!

As the late Don Chip said "Keep the bastards honest!"

Quote from: CairnsDuc on April 30, 2010, 03:01:34 PM....he pulled over in the Truckstop lane to take a phonecall and take his legally required break, and was told to move his truck further up the road or he would be booked..... So what was the poor prick supposed to do?

Booked for what offence? Being legally parked??

Quote from: ungeheuer on May 01, 2010, 05:08:51 AM
Booked for what offence? Being legally parked??

I think they book you on something like "Interfering with a speed detection device" or some similar bullshit!! 

Quote from: ungeheuer on May 01, 2010, 05:08:51 AM
Booked for what offence? Being legally parked??

There was 2 things they mentioned apparently, 1 similar to what Dragonworld mentioned and another about
obstructing an officer from going about his normal duty or some other bullshit.

The Queensland Police Traffic branch is being trained to walk with a Goosestep, and they are soon to be fitted
with SS badges and will be instructed to say " Heil Anna" everytime a Superior officer walks past.

wow and here's me in little old SA worrying about the 'odd' (I mean odd as compared numerically to the occurrence of devices and vehicles in the other states) speed camera vehicle, and unmarked vehicle of the standard variety - mostly commodores or falcons!  We haven't gone to the extent of vans or anything else - yet.

although bike wise they are using unmarked BMW's, and now more recently a Harley has been seen....