Police Officer Stood Down For Speeding!

Teflon Turbo · 03-09-2009, 09:51 AM

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/...n-for-speeding

"A senior police officer has been stood down for allegedly racing after a speeding car without approval.

The Courier Mail has identified him as Senior Sergeant Bryan Eaton and say he allegedly clocked up to 223km/h while pursuing a speeding car along a busy section of the Bruce Highway near Brisbane without flashing lights and sirens or approval.

In a statement, police said the Queensland Police Service has strict policies in place to minimise the risks associated with pursuits to the general public, offenders and officers, and every pursuit and attempted intercept is closely scrutinised to ensure adherence to these policies.

Senior police are investigating the August 22 incident captured on camera.

The Ethical Standards Command will overview the investigation"

**cs123** · 03-09-2009, 10:08 AM

Seems reasonable. If I was doing 223Km/h I'm sure I'd get to see the inside of a watch house for a while.

flappist · 03-09-2009, 10:14 AM

Fake 223km/h speed limit sign?

You know these fake signs get you every time......

Teflon Turbo · 03-09-2009, 10:15 AM

lol.... that's funny~!

Kaan · 03-09-2009, 10:21 AM

I saw one of these cop cars couple of days ago on the western ring road. he was sitting down on the side of the road. And than a truck drive passed and cop car took off and this thing flew behind him. he went to front of the truck and than slowed down, went behind the truck. He was like playing with the truck driver. After that he gave it to it and drive off like he was in a drag (at least 180 km/h). No siren, no lights. I really got upset when I saw this pr*ck. If I was doing that, good bye license for years

**Peuty** · 03-09-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaan

I really got upset when I saw this pr*ck.

Upset?

ED Classic · 03-09-2009, 10:46 AM

A very unfortunate thing to see, especially by a senior sgt of all things (A Conny or someone new wouldnt half suprise me). He should get an even harsher penalty than a non police officer would get because he is a law enforcer that set examples

Keepleft · 03-09-2009, 10:57 AM

Surprised his car didn't burst into flames, go much faster than 110km/h and it usually happens you know.....

blueoval · 03-09-2009, 11:19 AM

crush his personal car and remove his license for 5 years minimum. Standing the guy down from his job doesnt really do squat in my eyes. Just because he is a cop doesnt mena he should be exempt from the laws us citizens have to obey.

ehast13 · 03-09-2009, 11:54 AM

You see them do some odd stuff sometimes. I hate seeing them tailgate someone and then book them for the first forced error they make (like don't indicate soon enough, having a towbar that partially covers the number plate from one angle, having a brake light out etc)

Sometimes they get caught out, tho.

I always remember watching an unmarked cop car in Ipswich (AU falcon rego #16 GEE for anyone interested) lose control.

The copper was on his mobile and there were roadworks ahead. He was writing/reading/talking/sms-ing (basically doing anything other than pay attention). He looked up and realized his lane was running out in a bout 5 metres! I had already braked to let him (never hurts to be nice to a cop - they might remember you one day and repay the favour).

He panicked and swung the AU over into the left lane (while standing in the brakes!). He got a big tank slapper, overcorrected, took out a couple of witches hats, swung back the other way and slid sideways into the gutter.

The car jumped and the entire rear axle assembly was pushed about six inches to the right.

I wonder how he explained that one back at the station?

Mr Brooksy · 03-09-2009, 12:11 PM

I see more Police speeding than those staying to speed limits to be honest. I used to get peeved, but now I know there’s no point.

My favourite Cop speeding story is one that occurred in 07 in Sept just south of Wauchope NSW. We were on an open stretch of straight road when I notice far off in the distance (behind) what looked like a BA Falcon. A few sec later it ripped past (Merc Silver XR6T) at easily over 180kmh. No lights etc. Then 2 mins later a marked XR6T ripped past at about the same speed as the first one. Then 5 mins later another marked at similar speeds. No lights, no sirens, nothing. Either they were giving their cars a blast or there was some emergency which meant they didn’t need lights etc.

It seems like there is a law for civilians and a law for law enforces. They don’t seem to be all that similar either.

Yeah I agree Blueoval. Crush his most expensive personal car.

Wally · 03-09-2009, 02:22 PM

This is the same copper who chased a pair of blokes a few years back, resulting in their deaths and the subsequent procedural change not to pursue at high speed.

Mr Hardware · 03-09-2009, 02:30 PM

link, wally?

Wally · 03-09-2009, 02:41 PM

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/s...2-3102,00.html

burnz · 03-09-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flappist

Fake 223km/h speed limit sign?

You know these fake signs get you every time......

i oviosly fooled him, that will be his defence.

and yeah crush the cop car, see how the gov likes it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/s...2-3102,00.html

great find

castellan · 03-09-2009, 02:50 PM

So what!
There was no pursuit on, was there. and maybe if he had come up with lights flashing. it may of turned into a pursuit. he is a senior officer. not some dumb schmuck, you know.

ltd_on20s · 03-09-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by castellan

So what!
There was no pursuit on, was there. and maybe if he had come up with lights flashing. it may of turned into a pursuit. he is a senior officer. not some dumb schmuck, you know.

lights still have to be used espcially when travelling way over the speed limit.

Buzz Box · 03-09-2009, 03:20 PM

So the question is would they impound the car for 48 hours?

Laminge · 03-09-2009, 04:06 PM

Just a heads up, as per usual in these cops threads, your account will be impounded for 48 hours if you step over the line

Stattic · 03-09-2009, 04:44 PM

well the lights are there so other drivers can clearly see there is a cop car coming, when an emergency vehicle passes through you are meant to make it easy for them to go past at whatever speed they are travelling, not having lights on kind of defeats the purpose of trying to catch someone speeding because hes putting just as many lives at risk, the lights are a precaution against this... notice it said "busy section of the highway"

and yes, i see police speeding all the time for no reason at all, just casually going 10km over in traffic etc
if that is safe for them why not us?

Jason[98.EL] · 03-09-2009, 05:01 PM

Wow hame

i am guessing you dont like it here if that is the case don't come here

the people here are generally great and only close threads due to stuff ike you just posted

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