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Originally Posted by rogermevans
a bit harsh there i think i cant remember him saying that the officer was not guilty or that he shouldnt be punished what both he and i have done though is post answers to those who seem to think there is never any justification for driving at high speed or with out lights
i too have passed neary every advanced driving test there is and taught people to pass advanced driving tests including some police and army drivers
and although i always told all that they have to drive with in not only the limits of the car but thier limits too, but that wont help pedestrians who step out in front of high speed cars the only thing that will save them is themselves checking the road carefully before crossing
as i posted before and i bet you have said similar to those you taught "yes you have the right of way at that roundabout over the 32 tonner coming from the left BUT if he cant stop its your family who will be suing him not you"
i was not going to prejudge a case that i didnt have the full facts on or just the prosecution case ( never one-sided are they ) on what some one did in the course of thier job
i just hope that no one has to wait to long in future for a officer to turn up as two i spoke to today were already saying that in future they would not be doing over stated limit if they are told silent approach or if they are going to follow any triggered cars ( anpr )
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Roger, Harsh measures perhaps, but the outcome of this incident was a dead girl. Of course people will still still step out in front of vehicles, education will help, but nothing is better than a good pair of eyes. I think the point most are making, is that no matter who`s eyes they were, yours or mine, a vehicle traveling at 94 mph is going to bear down on you faster than you could reasonably expect. Unlike you roger, I did make my point, right from the start, I do consider that I had enough evidence, to state that the officer was driving dangerously.
Whilst I agree that in an emergency, the services should progress as quickly as possible, Im certain you will agree that no driver, advanced or otherwise, could possibly be in full control of a vehicle, whilst traveling 90 odd mph, in a 30 zone, at night. You know, that to be in full control of a vehicle, you need to match the speed of the vehicle, to the road, weather & traffic conditions.
Emergency drivers are educated & trained to drive to the above conditions, safely. This officer was complacent, & failed just about every rule.