When you're really, really [censored] at something some idiot motorist has just done. How do you handle it?
A couple of times I've just sworn at the tw@ts -- but this usually gets them madder (it might be my face) -- which just makes things worse and possibly dangerous.
Today I had an encounter with an Audi driver speeding past me and cutting me up at the lights. He really wanted to start something. He followed me to the local Tesco, whereupon I noticed the smell of alcohol on his breath and told him so. To which he replied "So, who are you going to tell?"!! I just dismissed him and went into the shop.
But what are we to do? What's the best way to handle such things?
On Sun, 16 May 2004 17:52:13 +0100 someone who may be "Simonb" <[email hidden]> wrote this:-
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He followed me to the local Tesco, whereupon I noticed the smell of alcohol on his breath and told him so. To which he replied "So, who are you going to tell?"!! I just dismissed him and went into the shop.
The police tend to be interested in people who might be driving under the influence of alcohol.
-- David Hansen, Edinburgh | PGP email preferred-key number F566DA0E I will always explain revoked keys, unless the UK government prevents me using the RIP Act 2000.
On Sun, 16 May 2004 17:52:13 +0100 someone who may be "Simonb" <[email hidden]> wrote this:-
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He followed me to the local Tesco, whereupon I noticed the smell of alcohol on his breath and told him so. To which he replied "So, who are you going to tell?"!! I just dismissed him and went into the shop.
The police tend to be interested in people who might be driving under the influence of alcohol.
On Sun, 16 May 2004 18:30:32 +0100 someone who may be "Simonb" <[email hidden]> wrote this:-
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But no mobile, no coppers around.
It is becoming a problem as telephone boxes are removed from all but central areas and residential areas.
-- David Hansen, Edinburgh | PGP email preferred-key number F566DA0E I will always explain revoked keys, unless the UK government prevents me using the RIP Act 2000.
But what are we to do? What's the best way to handle such things?
Guns... Really. Big. Guns!
Or more practically: Get yourself a small digital camera and a mobile phone. Pointedly take photos of both the driver and the number plate and then phone the local plod and pass on the details.
When you're really, really [censored] at something some idiot motorist has just done. How do you handle it?
A couple of times I've just sworn at the tw@ts -- but this usually gets them madder (it might be my face) -- which just makes things worse and possibly dangerous.
Today I had an encounter with an Audi driver speeding past me and cutting me up at the lights. He really wanted to start something. He followed me to the local Tesco, whereupon I noticed the smell of alcohol on his breath and told him so. To which he replied "So, who are you going to tell?"!! I just dismissed him and went into the shop.
But what are we to do? What's the best way to handle such things?
Isolated incidents of minor cut-ups that don't actually do any harm are best instantly forgotten. But a driver should be reported to the police straight away via 999 if you suspect he will be driving while drunk. The smell of alcohol was enough, IMO, let alone his erratic driving.
Isolated incidents of minor cut-ups that don't actually do any harm are best instantly forgotten. But a driver should be reported to the police straight away via 999 if you suspect he will be driving while drunk. The smell of alcohol was enough, IMO, let alone his erratic driving.
I feel a complete idiot for not reporting him. I just wanted to get shot of him, he was a nasty [censored] and really itching for a fight. I suppose he intimidated me out of it. I'm not much of a fighter -- not at all really.
Isolated incidents of minor cut-ups that don't actually do any harm are best instantly forgotten. But a driver should be reported to the police straight away via 999 if you suspect he will be driving while drunk. The smell of alcohol was enough, IMO, let alone his erratic driving.
I feel a complete idiot for not reporting him. I just wanted to get shot of him, he was a nasty [censored] and really itching for a fight. I suppose he intimidated me out of it. I'm not much of a fighter -- not at all really.
On Sun, 16 May 2004 17:52:13 +0100, "Simonb" <[email hidden]> wrote (more or less):
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When you're really, really [censored] at something some idiot motorist has just done. How do you handle it?
A couple of times I've just sworn at the tw@ts -- but this usually gets them madder (it might be my face) -- which just makes things worse and possibly dangerous.
Today I had an encounter with an Audi driver speeding past me and cutting me up at the lights. He really wanted to start something. He followed me to the local Tesco, whereupon I noticed the smell of alcohol on his breath and told him so. To which he replied "So, who are you going to tell?"!! I just dismissed him and went into the shop.
But what are we to do? What's the best way to handle such things?
In /this/ case, let him walk off, then call the police on your mobile that a car driver drove after you menacingly with alcohol on his breath. And give them the registration number and a quick colour/model desc of the car.
But what are we to do? What's the best way to handle such things?
Guns... Really. Big. Guns!
Or more practically: Get yourself a small digital camera and a mobile phone. Pointedly take photos of both the driver and the number plate and then phone the local plod and pass on the details.
Who will promptly ignore it.
Still, as, we've got a few tame filth posting here, they might be useful. What's the going rate for a PNC check these days? Used to be about £20 a couple of years back.
Still, as, we've got a few tame filth posting here, they might be useful. What's the going rate for a PNC check these days? Used to be about =A320 a couple of years back.=20
I think you're disadvantaging any potential success with your request by =
referring to them as "tame filth". You might find the rate a little=20 cheaper if you chose your nomenclature more carefully.
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Who will promptly ignore it.=20 =20 Still, as, we've got a few tame filth posting here, they might be useful. What's the going rate for a PNC check these days? Used to be about =A320 a couple of years back.=20
What are the requirements for you to insist on an incident number? If=20 you have an incident number then it has to be logged. Keep a tally of=20 vehicles you have reported and if you've reported the same one more than=20 three times (say), phone up with the relevant incident numbers and ask=20 what action has been taken.
"Simonb" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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When you're really, really [censored] at something some idiot motorist has just done. How do you handle it?
On a day like today, just be thankful you are fit, healthy and not in a car. Feel sorry for them as they are not experiencing the things you are, that's why he is mad and angry and has to seek solace in the bottle.
He thought his Audi would make him respected and happy and doesn't know what else he can do to find it. The next thing you know he will be wearing a red ribbon around his wrist to ward off evil spirits ;-)
On Mon, 17 May 2004 09:15:32 +0100, Mark Tranchant
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Whingin' Pom said:
Still, as, we've got a few tame filth posting here, they might be useful. What's the going rate for a PNC check these days? Used to be about £20 a couple of years back.
I think you're disadvantaging any potential success with your request by referring to them as "tame filth". You might find the rate a little cheaper if you chose your nomenclature more carefully.
:-)
In the unlikely event of me needing a PNC check in the UK, I will indeed phrase my request in a more appropriate fashion. After all, "contempt of cop" is only the quick route to a whole world of hurt.
In "]news:[email hidden], Gawnsoft <[email hidden]> typed:
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In /this/ case, let him walk off, then call the police on your mobile that a car driver drove after you menacingly with alcohol on his breath. And give them the registration number and a quick colour/model desc of the car.
