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cooper_s_dreamer · Aug 25th, 2003, 02:14 PM

Funny thing happened on M40 Southbound last Wednesday evening.

Just as I pulled onto the M40, a Police Ford Maverick (a what, I hear you say!!) joined me, but wasn't capable of 70mph so he disappeared into the distance! Being sensible, I activated the cruise control at around 70mph give or take 1 or 2mph...

A little further up, I noticed a Police Volvo V70 (Yes, they still make them too!) who was doing around 69mph (as they do!). I pootled past and they were gorping at my MINI as I went by. Seconds later, they pull out behind me and then slowly overtake me, again staring at the car. I though nothing of it until they pulled directly in front of me then into the "Slow" lane (Neither time indicating...). I don't know what made me, but I took a look at the roof of their car and saw a constant red light, to which I got eye contact with the driver and asked if he wanted me over to which he nodded.

On came the blues (rather unnecessary I felt, but hey) and down came my (tinted) window.

"Just wondering what colour your rear lights show when they're functioning, sir" he asked, so I obligingly showed him the brake lights and fog lights in action.

His reasoning behind pulling me over?

He thought I was an Unmarked Police Vehicle as my Clear Rear Lights reflected blue in the sun light!

Now then, I ask you - How many Black MINI Cooper's with White Viper Stripes, 17" AC Schnitzer Alloys, Red Interior and Spot lights do you genuinley believe the Police Force to run as squad cars???!!

Wasn't a problem, as I did everything he asked and wasn't cocky, which surprised me as I've heard that some of you guys have been fined and warned by the Boys in blue about them! I must've got the nice Copper who already had his target for the day!!!

Just one more thing - MAKE SURE YOU FIT THE RED REFLECTIVE STRIPS TO YOUR CAR IF YOU HAVE CLEAR REAR LIGHTS. Other lights are available and I can help if anybody's looking for them!

Regards

Richard @ Damon Hill MINI, Warwick
01926 333814

(MINI Cooper, Cosmos Black, Tartan Red Cloth/Leather, Harman Kardon, 6CD, Auxilliary Driving Lamps, CLEAR REAR LIGHTS, Tinted windows, AC Schnitzer Handbrake/gearknob/pedal kit/17" Alloys, White Viper Stripes, Visibility Pack, CHILI Pack, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Alloy Patina Trim, ASC+T, Manual Air Con and that's about it!!!

Tonyt3 · Aug 25th, 2003, 02:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cooper_s_dreamer

"Just wondering what colour your rear lights show when they're functioning, sir" he asked, so I obligingly showed him the brake lights and fog lights in action.

His reasoning behind pulling me over?

He thought I was an Unmarked Police Vehicle as my Clear Rear Lights reflected blue in the sun light!

He probably thought you had some kind of 'trick' lighting system, you know, like some Max Power kids fit.... flashing stobes or something. It is very illegal to show any kind of Blue light.... he probably thought he could do you for impersonating a copper in a Cooper!

Glad to see he didn't get @rsy about your tints.....

cooper_s_dreamer · Aug 25th, 2003, 02:52 PM

Fair enough! The windows aren't black, jsut enough to match the factory tints...

As I say, he was very fair, and me co-operating helped, I'm sure!!!

StevePSB · Aug 25th, 2003, 10:24 PM

I reckon you're guilty and should be sent down for a stretch.

Oh, see you at work!

Richard Crofts · Jul 9th, 2007, 03:16 PM

LOL

They tend to pull you for silly things and see if they can spot others once the car is stopped...but if your polite they usually feel a bit stupid and send you on your way

Nath316 · Jul 9th, 2007, 03:31 PM

have found that if yu act normal then they are normal to yu

if yu act a knob then yu are in trouble

good story tho had similar things happen to me when i had my mondeo although mine did have twin 5 inch rage back boxes hehe

118 · Jul 9th, 2007, 03:41 PM

lol sorry, that just made me chuckle!

popey · Jul 9th, 2007, 04:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cooper_s_dreamer (original)

Fair enough! The windows aren't black, jsut enough to match the factory tints...

As I say, he was very fair, and me co-operating helped, I'm sure!!!

Front windows come with the leal tint on them, with or with out the factory option for the rear.

Tonyt3 · Jul 9th, 2007, 05:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

LOL

They tend to pull you for silly things and see if they can spot others once the car is stopped...but if your polite they usually feel a bit stupid and send you on your way

Richard, please stop digging up 4 year old threads which I cant even remember contributing too.... as my memory isnt that good and your making me feel really old.

Max Stetson · Jul 9th, 2007, 09:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

LOL

They tend to pull you for silly things and see if they can spot others once the car is stopped...but if your polite they usually feel a bit stupid and send you on your way

No we don't. It makes me laugh the way you all think we work.

Aug 25th, 2003, 02:14 PM	#1
cooper_s_dreamer Naughty Cutty Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seaford, E. Sussex Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 131 Offline	Our friends with blue flashy lights! Funny thing happened on M40 Southbound last Wednesday evening. Just as I pulled onto the M40, a Police Ford Maverick (a what, I hear you say!!) joined me, but wasn't capable of 70mph so he disappeared into the distance! Being sensible, I activated the cruise control at around 70mph give or take 1 or 2mph... A little further up, I noticed a Police Volvo V70 (Yes, they still make them too!) who was doing around 69mph (as they do!). I pootled past and they were gorping at my MINI as I went by. Seconds later, they pull out behind me and then slowly overtake me, again staring at the car. I though nothing of it until they pulled directly in front of me then into the "Slow" lane (Neither time indicating...). I don't know what made me, but I took a look at the roof of their car and saw a constant red light, to which I got eye contact with the driver and asked if he wanted me over to which he nodded. On came the blues (rather unnecessary I felt, but hey) and down came my (tinted) window. "Just wondering what colour your rear lights show when they're functioning, sir" he asked, so I obligingly showed him the brake lights and fog lights in action. His reasoning behind pulling me over? He thought I was an Unmarked Police Vehicle as my Clear Rear Lights reflected blue in the sun light! Now then, I ask you - How many Black MINI Cooper's with White Viper Stripes, 17" AC Schnitzer Alloys, Red Interior and Spot lights do you genuinley believe the Police Force to run as squad cars???!! Wasn't a problem, as I did everything he asked and wasn't cocky, which surprised me as I've heard that some of you guys have been fined and warned by the Boys in blue about them! I must've got the nice Copper who already had his target for the day!!! Just one more thing - MAKE SURE YOU FIT THE RED REFLECTIVE STRIPS TO YOUR CAR IF YOU HAVE CLEAR REAR LIGHTS. Other lights are available and I can help if anybody's looking for them! Regards Richard @ Damon Hill MINI, Warwick 01926 333814 (MINI Cooper, Cosmos Black, Tartan Red Cloth/Leather, Harman Kardon, 6CD, Auxilliary Driving Lamps, CLEAR REAR LIGHTS, Tinted windows, AC Schnitzer Handbrake/gearknob/pedal kit/17" Alloys, White Viper Stripes, Visibility Pack, CHILI Pack, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Alloy Patina Trim, ASC+T, Manual Air Con and that's about it!!!

Jul 9th, 2007, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nath316 I'm avin 'oops Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rugby Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 1,017 Offline	have found that if yu act normal then they are normal to yu if yu act a knob then yu are in trouble good story tho had similar things happen to me when i had my mondeo although mine did have twin 5 inch rage back boxes hehe More Air + More Fuel = More Power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jul 9th, 2007, 03:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
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Jul 9th, 2007, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 1,429 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cooper_s_dreamer (original) Fair enough! The windows aren't black, jsut enough to match the factory tints... As I say, he was very fair, and me co-operating helped, I'm sure!!! Front windows come with the leal tint on them, with or with out the factory option for the rear. Now With Toyo Rubber!!

Jul 9th, 2007, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) LOL They tend to pull you for silly things and see if they can spot others once the car is stopped...but if your polite they usually feel a bit stupid and send you on your way Richard, please stop digging up 4 year old threads which I cant even remember contributing too.... as my memory isnt that good and your making me feel really old. http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

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Aug 25th, 2003, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cooper_s_dreamer "Just wondering what colour your rear lights show when they're functioning, sir" he asked, so I obligingly showed him the brake lights and fog lights in action. His reasoning behind pulling me over? He thought I was an Unmarked Police Vehicle as my Clear Rear Lights reflected blue in the sun light! He probably thought you had some kind of 'trick' lighting system, you know, like some Max Power kids fit.... flashing stobes or something. It is very illegal to show any kind of Blue light.... he probably thought he could do you for impersonating a copper in a Cooper! Glad to see he didn't get @rsy about your tints.....

Aug 25th, 2003, 02:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
cooper_s_dreamer Naughty Cutty Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seaford, E. Sussex Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 131 Offline	Fair enough! The windows aren't black, jsut enough to match the factory tints... As I say, he was very fair, and me co-operating helped, I'm sure!!!

Aug 25th, 2003, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 1,631 Offline	I reckon you're guilty and should be sent down for a stretch. Oh, see you at work!

Jul 9th, 2007, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 3,174 Offline	LOL They tend to pull you for silly things and see if they can spot others once the car is stopped...but if your polite they usually feel a bit stupid and send you on your way

Jul 9th, 2007, 09:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Max Stetson MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: scnm Local Time: 07:57 PM Posts: 80 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) LOL They tend to pull you for silly things and see if they can spot others once the car is stopped...but if your polite they usually feel a bit stupid and send you on your way No we don't. It makes me laugh the way you all think we work.

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