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yeah its getting shocking.

the other night i was admittedly speeding (about 75 in a 60), casually cruising past traffic (unaware of the cop car hiding a few cars back), i was in a sedan not my r33. I change lanes to cruise past a 33 who was doing the speed limit, and as i get next to him he dumps it and takes off, at which point the flashing lights go on and we both get pulled over, the cop comes up and tells me that ive been caught street racing and that they can take my car. Absolutley shocked i explained the situation, and anyone whos been in that situation will understand its next to impossible to remain completely calm and collected when your being falsely accused and risk losing your car!

anyway we were both let off with warnings, and the police were very reasonable and fair from then on. But as mentioned, all it takes is one copper with a bad attitude and you can be completely screwed even if innocent.

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im seriously considering having a small video camera record speed, location, sound and vision every time i drive my car...... that way you have rock solid proof of what you were doing.......

I know someone that had a little dictaphone in the car and when he gets pulled over he informs the cop that he is recording the entire conversation... trust me they become very polite when they know YOU have a copy of everthing that is being said

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i dont mean mean screwed for speeding. Seeing as the point of this thread is impounding, isnt it obvious i meant they could have taken my car on the basis of street racing? Doing 75 in a 60 is not basis for impounding.

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i dont mean mean screwed for speeding. Seeing as the point of this thread is impounding, isnt it obvious i meant they could have taken my car on the basis of street racing?  Doing 75 in a 60 is not basis for impounding.

yes, your saying it was at the cops discretion to impound your car for street racing that didnt take place on your part. Well if you want to get technical, the 33 you were overtaking who dumped it next to you could have rightly been impounded for street racing, when all you were doing was passing him, not trying to race him!

as said, it will be just like the defect situation, the police have discretion over things such as "on suspicion of" etc. Im sure many a grandma has unintentionally squeeled her tyres off the line, and technically could have her car impounded under these hoon laws! One thing is for sure tho, just like the defect situation, it makes me want to drive my car less, and when im out i am far more conscious of cars around me, and of my actions behind the wheel. So whilst i find frustrating to no end knowing that if a cop doesnt like the look of me he has the power to take my car, i guess the authorities are having the effect they wanted.

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it was a 32 and hes a member here i think??

talked to him at the impound lot this morning...........

ill admit to blow off valving him but it was a pure acknowledgement of his car... not a sign to race.. my car is free boosting and therefore i WOULDNT of run it... sure i bov'd him a bit... :\ maybe a bit too much..

he took off and then was infront for ages and he slowed down coz i wasnt accelerating and then went behind my car i think wanting me to slow down? i dunno.. agghhh the situation is f**ked........

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Got a story about the police too...

The other night driving from a friends house through a not so reputable area round my hood (lol hood ...(",) ) on the way home to my place. A gold falcon (unmarked) proceeded to tailgate me through several corners and up several streets. After cracking the shits i stomped on the brakes to slow them down and give them a fright, and then gassed it up the street abit @ which point the christmas lights came on ...

Then get this the bastard gets me out of my car, pats me down, asks me why someone like me is driving this car, at this time in a place like this ...

At this point i gave him my story, telling him i own the car and i was going home from a friends house. I asked then what he was doing provoking me by tail gating me ... He says we though that the vehicle you where driving sir was stolen and if you drive a car like this around here be prepared to get this treatment often.

Then just to top it off he keeps me there to search the car because he is not convinced of my story and thinks im like trafficing drugs or something...

When he was finished he looked pretty pissed and he issued me a warning ... I told him 'You cant just do this to people you know' he replied 'i can do whatever i want im a cop!!'

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Got a story about the police too...

The other night driving from a friends house through a not so reputable area round my hood (lol hood ...(",) ) on the way home to my place. A gold falcon (unmarked) proceeded to tailgate me through several corners and up several streets. After cracking the shits i stomped on the brakes to slow them down and give them a fright, and then gassed it up the street abit @ which point the christmas lights came on ...

Then get this the bastard gets me out of my car, pats me down, asks me why someone like me is driving this car, at this time in a place like this ...

At this point i gave him my story, telling him i own the car and i was going home from a friends house. I asked then what he was doing provoking me by tail gating me ... He says we though that the vehicle you where driving sir was stolen and if you drive a car like this around here be prepared to get this treatment often.

Then just to top it off he keeps me there to search the car because he is not convinced of my story and thinks im like trafficing drugs or something...

When he was finished he looked pretty pissed and he issued me a warning ... I told him 'You cant just do this to people you know' he replied 'i can do whatever i want im a cop!!'

what nationality are ya?

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Got a story about the police too...

The other night driving from a friends house through a not so reputable area round my hood (lol hood ...(",) ) on the way home to my place. A gold falcon (unmarked) proceeded to tailgate me through several corners and up several streets. After cracking the shits i stomped on the brakes to slow them down and give them a fright, and then gassed it up the street abit @ which point the christmas lights came on ...

Then get this the bastard gets me out of my car, pats me down, asks me why someone like me is driving this car, at this time in a place like this ...

At this point i gave him my story, telling him i own the car and i was going home from a friends house. I asked then what he was doing provoking me by tail gating me ... He says we though that the vehicle you where driving sir was stolen and if you drive a car like this around here be prepared to get this treatment often.

Then just to top it off he keeps me there to search the car because he is not convinced of my story and thinks im like trafficing drugs or something...

When he was finished he looked pretty pissed and he issued me a warning ... I told him 'You cant just do this to people you know' he replied 'i can do whatever i want im a cop!!'

at least if someone steals your car, chances are you'll get it back promptly!

look at it that way, and it wont look so bad. also, the fact that he didnt try to defect u etc

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