Stopped by the interceptors - Page 4

Spike · 3rd August 2019, 21:12

I got pulled into the Customs shed at the Eurotunnel crossing a couple of years ago when I was crossing with my Primrose Yellow 75, Burt. The official asked to see under the bonnet. I popped it open (thankfully it worked - doesn’t always) and he said, “I thought the engine bay would look like that because the bodywork is immaculate!” I gave him an obligatory five-minute lecture on Rover 75 history and he wished me a safe journey.

mh007 · 3rd August 2019, 23:04

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Originally Posted by T16

Am I the only one who isnt impressed with all these tales of being followed then seemingly ONLY being "pulled" for a chat because the fuzz was a fan of the vehicle?

The Police are there to do a job, not pull over cars and bikes they like the look of to have a chat. W.t.f is going on?

Either A) They have apparently got the time to do this and abuse their position in pulling people over who have not contravened a single law, or B) They are letting lawbreakers get away with things in lieu of focusing on cars they fancy a chat with the owners about.

Either way is not something I would be happy about.

"Hi Mr T16, we just pulled you over because we like your 260/whatever, dont see many of these"

"Er OK thanks, you dont. Now ***k off and let me get on with my day please"

Have to agree!

While It's great that the OP got the well deserved compliments, I then suddenly remembered that he got charged for them via his Council Tax!!

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