Is their method of policing them working or what laws would you suggest to enforce some of their reckless behaviour?
2006-10-25 09:01:55 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The most effective way for me seems to be the new powers given to us under the Police Reform Act, section 59. Basically, this means that if someone is caught driving without due care and attention or in an anti-social manner, they get a warning. This warning lasts 12 months and is valid not only to the driver, but also the car. So, if the driver drives their car or anyone else car, in a similar manner, within 12 months of the warning, their car is towed to the pound. Also if anyone else drives that persons car in such a manner within 12 months, the same happens. Release fees are around £120 and £12 a day storage. If the car isn't claimed it's either sold on or crushed. It's very effective. Obviously, more serious offences are dealt with via process (reporting for summons / court). Personally I believe people should get two warnings. After the offender above has paid to have their vehicle back, they should get a final warning. If the person then re-offends, the car should either automatically be crushed or sold and the proceeds given to a local charity.
Just a quick note to two of the other replies... 1) We don't prey on easy targets and "innocent" drivers. I assume that person has broken the law and is upset at being punished. I'm quite happy to "prey" on anyone that's broken the law - I'm not fussy. 2) What are the Police? You remember when prisons were empty? Well they're overflowing now. We must be doing something right, eh!?
2006-10-25 15:04:08 · answer #1 · answered by ragill_s1849 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any we catch a first time are warned under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002. This states that if someone is breaking the rules under Section 3 (without due care and attention) or section 34 (prohibition of off-road driving) road traffic act 1988 AND doing so in a manner that MAY, IS or HAS BEEN causing a nuisance to any member of public, or could cause a nuisance will have their vehicle seized.
If it isnt reclaimed within 2 weeks it will be destroyed and the costs reclaimed from the driver in the civil courts. Normal charges are £150 for the first day and £12 a day after that.
We use the power all the time and it works a treat, and makes the lives of local residents that little bit better.
As for how we enforce it, that's a trade secret ;)
2006-10-26 14:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by badshotcop 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know that here in Dallas,TX there is a no tolerance policy for racing. If you are even thought to be watching a race you will be ticketed. If you are caught racing your car will be towed and you will receive a ticket. We also have a 3 strikes law after the third conviction of the same crime racers will have some serious jail time to look forward to. Although it has not stopped all racing it has detoured alot of it to the tracks.
2006-10-25 19:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple...they don't! Their far too concerned with pulling over safe drivers who may be going a couple of mph over the limit on a clear road. Boy racers are a hassle, safe drivers are an easy target and at the end of the day the bill still get a nick so why bother going for the more difficult target?
2006-10-25 16:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by A True Gentleman 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Same way they deal with girl racers. They are equal opportunity law enforcement officers.
2006-10-25 16:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by Answergirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only method that would work against the genuine reckless drivers is taking there cars crushing them in front of them and remove there source to replace it.. send em to a third world country with no roads and sewage running down the streets and remove there passports til they know how to respect again... don't let em back til their selfish big egos have gone
2006-10-26 11:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live I can only assume the boys in blue encourage the boy racers, based on their proliferation!
We don't need new laws, just for the current ones to be enforced.
2006-10-25 16:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by alfie 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
All I know is that all citizens need to learn their civil rights, and become familiar with the procedure to file a grievance against a cop. And not only a cop, a sheriff or chief too, if you have to.
2006-10-25 16:09:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We don't have many here but the ones we do get they usually just end up taking to the morgue.
2006-10-25 16:10:02 · answer #9 · answered by synchronicity915 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Northern Ireland they are knee capped.
2006-10-25 17:12:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋