159mph, and he got off???

Goldryder wrote: but I just get the feeling this officer let his adrenaline get the better of him.

Well I get the feeling that Micheal Jackson is Guilty. It doesn't make it so.

Nostrils

You want to try serving with them.

The old days of one for all and all for one have gone. After Hm forces I was shocked.

Someone, it doesn't need to be a senior rank, got hold of the rom and made a case of it, it could even have been a civvy worker, the PC should be slapped for not clearing it.

The Police force can seem so bent at times it makes you scream, but what else have we got ?, and who you going to call when your car gets nicked ?

I can imagine the response on here to " sorry sir, we couldn't get your car back as the bandits went above the speed limit"

The officer hasn't done himself, or his traffic career any favours, and will have embarrassed his mates.

But he hasn't killed or even hurt anyone, you all use this arguement against the scamera partnerships, but seem bitter when someone gets away with it.

Nigel I would be very surprised if Ian never abused his uniform, or rank to suit himself, never used an crows footed battery in a civvy peice of kit, never used HM Equipment for his own benefit, including vehicles. At some point we need to support our Police, and fight the real enemy, the road safety campaigners who would have us all back to a man in front with a red flag.[/QUOTE wrote: Actually, although it's a long time ago, I don't remember doing anything comparable with this, I did get caught for speeding on my motorbike, dealt with it on my own, may have had a "but he's a good boy really" letter from my boss. I got a fine and points as I expected, and for months after was known as the office criminal. Wasn't on an aircraft squadron at the time so may have made

Actually, although it's a long time ago, I don't remember doing anything comparable with this, I did get caught for speeding on my motorbike, dealt with it on my own, may have had a "but he's a good boy really" letter from my boss. I got a fine and points as I expected, and for months after was known as the office criminal. Wasn't on an aircraft squadron at the time so may have made a difference.

I don't have a problem with this officer or the need for such familiarisation, it is obviously necessary.  I do think it should be organised properly.

The control room cameras would be able to confirm the road was clear and it was safe to proceed, and surely an observer to assess his performance, as the IAM do, would be more effective than him rating himself, or can it be done from the disc? At those speeds how can he examine the way he drove the car to see if any more practise at certain manouevers were needed.

Yes, someones life could depend on his skill. So he should have all the practise he needs until he and his superiors are happy they know the limits of the drivers and the car, but do it properly so no more officers are put in this position.

[QUOTE=Goldryder] [QUOTE=M3AG] I see the court had this to say

The court heard the roads on which Pc Milton drove were deserted at the time of the patrol and that driving conditions were good

So in theory, if I was to take my car down to a deserted motorway, in the early hours of the morning, as it was light and go at 140+ mph, I would be OK if I were caught?

The truth is that what you say should be right: sticking to the speed limits doesn't make roads safe: Important factors are:

1) Traffic conditions

2) Weather conditions

3) Driver's condition

Say that there's no traffic, road is dry and you are not tired. If you drive at a constant 70mph, it's almost certain that you will have an accident: get off the road, because you'll "fall asleep" on the wheel, due to the monotonous journey. (Today's cars are so quiet and efficient, that you think you don't move even at 90mph!)

Driving at a higher speed will keep you alert, via hormonic stimulation (adrenaline secretion) and you will reach your destination safely. But again, if you keep a constant high speed, say 120mph (provided you don't get caught), then again monotony factor is induced plus tiredness, because of the continuous effort of high speed driving.

So if you change your speed every so often, then this is it!

Now I don't understand why the fellow police officers did prosecute their colleague; they could have disregarded the recording and the matter wouldn't have reached such publicity... Stupidity? or inability to act otherwise?