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Raf
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PostPosted: 21:01 - 02 Apr 2011    Post subject: Wheelies and possible implications? Reply with quote
This is the second time now i've been stopped for wheelies. I know i should really not do them but i have a problem.

I stupidly did one today in town, after telling myself that i would stop after my first warning. The road was clear, straight and wide there seemed to be no one about either.

About 100 meters up the road there was 5+ police cars attending to what seemed some scrotes fighting. I knew there was no way they did not hear it so i slowed down and rode back to the garage minutes away. Thought i was in the clear untill some officers turned up at the door, apparently there was a marked unit behind me the whole way, i currently have no mirrors, so that's a lesson learnt.

I thought, here we go, points, fine etc. He seemed to be in a rush im assuming he was on his way to the scene i went pass. He took my reg and gave me a warning.

Just wondering what the possible implications are normally from the old one wheel riding and if its considered dangerous driving?

Has anyone else had similar problems?
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PostPosted: 21:11 - 02 Apr 2011    Post subject: Re: Wheelies and possible implications? Reply with quote
Raf wrote:
This is the second time now i've been stopped for wheelies. I know i should really not do them but i have a problem.

I stupidly did one today in town, after telling myself that i would stop after my first warning. The road was clear, straight and wide there seemed to be no one about either.

About 100 meters up the road there was 5+ police cars attending to what seemed some scrotes fighting. I knew there was no way they did not hear it so i slowed down and rode back to the garage minutes away. Thought i was in the clear untill some officers turned up at the door, apparently there was a marked unit behind me the whole way, i currently have no mirrors, so that's a lesson learnt.

I thought, here we go, points, fine etc. He seemed to be in a rush im assuming he was on his way to the scene i went pass. He took my reg and gave me a warning.

Just wondering what the possible implications are normally from the old one wheel riding and if its considered dangerous driving?

Has anyone else had similar problems?


Yes it can be considered dangerous driving as you are not in full control of the vehicle in the normal sense with the steering defunct.
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Pete.
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PostPosted: 21:11 - 02 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Possible implications for pulling wheelies in town?

The worst I can think of is that you kill an unwitting pedestrian.
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Raf
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PostPosted: 21:20 - 02 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pete. wrote:
Possible implications for pulling wheelies in town?

The worst I can think of is that you kill an unwitting pedestrian.


Indeed, when i say in town, i mean within the city. I would certainly not pull one off in a busy area. Or would I?
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PostPosted: 21:25 - 02 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bad 'obs' on your part, but then generally undercover cars are less likely to do you unless specially tasked with that aim, in my experience.

And yes, you could get done for dangerous driving. However, remember that's in front of a Jury, so I expect there'd go for due care and attention a lot of the time too save hassle.

Pete. wrote:

The worst I can think of is that you kill an unwitting pedestrian.

Or a kitten.

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PostPosted: 21:58 - 02 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
I always look behind me before I go fast, wheelie, skid or anything... You never know! Even if it is a normal car I dont do anything (could be unmarked or a grass Evil or Very Mad)
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PostPosted: 22:09 - 02 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
4 Points £70 fine Due care and attention for me

after being let off three times, and asked to do it once at the scene of moped theif scum crash
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Raf
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PostPosted: 22:20 - 02 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
HD wrote:
I always look behind me before I go fast, wheelie, skid or anything... You never know! Even if it is a normal car I dont do anything (could be unmarked or a grass Evil or Very Mad)


Im normally pretty weary. When i actually have mirrors i tend to check allot. If i see a relatively new car and/or a car with two people in the front i normally think twice before doing anything. Just a shame that i did not pay attention this time. Time for mirrors to come back on i think.
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HD
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PostPosted: 22:41 - 02 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Raf wrote:
HD wrote:
I always look behind me before I go fast, wheelie, skid or anything... You never know! Even if it is a normal car I dont do anything (could be unmarked or a grass Evil or Very Mad)


Im normally pretty weary. When i actually have mirrors i tend to check allot. If i see a relatively new car and/or a car with two people in the front i normally think twice before doing anything. Just a shame that i did not pay attention this time. Time for mirrors to come back on i think.


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PostPosted: 23:58 - 02 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
Raf wrote:
HD wrote:
I always look behind me before I go fast, wheelie, skid or anything... You never know! Even if it is a normal car I dont do anything (could be unmarked or a grass Evil or Very Mad)


Im normally pretty weary. When i actually have mirrors i tend to check allot. If i see a relatively new car and/or a car with two people in the front i normally think twice before doing anything. Just a shame that i did not pay attention this time. Time for mirrors to come back on i think.


Tisk tisk raf, Also we had this discussion, Get some fcking mirrors! wanna swap? wheelies are so crap on the XJ you won't want to do them Wink
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Raf
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PostPosted: 01:05 - 03 Apr 2011    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Tisk tisk raf, Also we had this discussion, Get some fcking mirrors! wanna swap? wheelies are so crap on the XJ you won't want to do them Wink


lol, im surprised it even comes up tbh.

This was basicly me today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdRhtU1YRgo&feature=related


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