Can you get busted by a uniformed cop without his hat?

Halfdog · 07-02-2008 5:18pm #1

I am curious to know can you be done for a traffic offense by a uniformed cop not wearing his hat?

mikedragon32 · 07-02-2008 5:19pm

???

What makes you think you can't?

Melion · 07-02-2008 5:19pm

Yes, that was a myth years ago that you couldnt be done by one. Ive seen enough people arrested by guards without their hats to know its bull.

towger · 07-02-2008 5:47pm

"Hats off" to and Garda that does.

endplate · 07-02-2008 6:55pm

Had a similar thread a good few months ago on the same subject. Tell you what to do. Put it to the test knock a Garda's hat off and punch him in the face and tell you can't be arrested:D

In no way am I endorsing the use of violence against our Law upholders

worded · 07-02-2008 7:46pm

Was it you that took his/her hat? :-)

Theboinkmaster · 07-02-2008 8:54pm

Halfdog wrote: »

I am curious to know can you be done for a traffic offense by a uniformed cop not wearing his hat?

Oh dear.....

Reminds me of the thread a few months back about some guy complaining about his girlfriend getting a ticket or something and the gard made her cry - but he didn't have his hat on so maybe she could get off it.

I'm sure many readers of the thread had the same opinion as me - it doesn't matter if the gard whipped out his cóck and smacked it across her face whilst singing "as long as you love me" by by the backstreet boys and smeared tipex all over his body - she'd still get the ticket

:D:D

Bloody muppets - take your damn punishment and learn a lesson

Seth Brundle · 08-02-2008 1:40am

If a garda comes up to you, smack them on the head so hard that the hat flies off. They are then rendered powerless from a legal perspective!
Trust me!

Jrad · 08-02-2008 1:49am

No, except for hat theft!

AckwelFoley · 08-02-2008 2:07am

Yes, of course you can..

skaterdude · 08-02-2008 6:35am

kbannon wrote: »

If a garda comes up to you, smack them on the head so hard that the hat flies off. They are then rendered powerless from a legal perspective!
Trust me!

U bastard i tried that after work...it didnt work at all!!!
its like you wanted me to get in trouble or somthing

Wossack · 08-02-2008 8:13am

I think you should adamantly contest your driving offense in court - the judge'd totally be on your side (unless he's not wearing his wig)

Seth Brundle · 08-02-2008 9:05am

skaterdude wrote: »

U bastard i tried that after work...it didnt work at all!!!
its like you wanted me to get in trouble or somthing

You obviously did it wrong! Did you knock their hat off?

FredH3as · 08-02-2008 10:13am

lightening · 08-02-2008 10:29am

A taxi drive once told me that all African imigrants get a free car when they come to Ireland.

Classic. Any other urban motoring myths?

antodeco · 08-02-2008 10:54am

lightening wrote: »

A taxi drive once told me that all African imigrants get a free car when they come to Ireland.

Classic. Any other urban motoring myths?

I think I had that taxi man. He was African, and said he didnt pay for the car. Actually....

endplate · 08-02-2008 10:24pm

lightening wrote: »

A taxi drive once told me that all African imigrants get a free car when they come to Ireland.

Classic. Any other urban motoring myths?

I think you'll find that's not exactly a myth. Assylum seekers were given an allowence (a few years ago anyway probably still are now) towards purchasing a car

brayblue24 · 08-02-2008 10:32pm

endplate wrote: »

I think you'll find that's not exactly a myth. Assylum seekers were given an allowence (a few years ago anyway probably still are now) towards purchasing a car

I can't believe people are still falling for that bull. They get about 20 quid a week to live on!!

BTW OP. Aside from him not having his cap on I wouldn't recommend asking him for it take a wizz in either. And he also does not have to give you his cape to keep you dry if it is raining. Pay the shaggin' ticket.

Mr. Presentable · 08-02-2008 10:36pm

Halfdog wrote: »

I am curious to know can you be done for a traffic offense by a uniformed cop not wearing his hat?

No. And only the river Gardai have juristiction on O'Connell Bridge!*

* May in fact be a bunch of lies

Slidey · 08-02-2008 11:09pm

I also heard that it is not illegal to sh1t in the street, if ya do deciede to squat the garda have to take off their coat and cover you... if ya held it in you could damage yourself!!!! true one of the guys selling the evening hearld told me

mik_da_man · 08-02-2008 11:14pm

I've heard that one too

Blitzkrieger · 09-02-2008 8:48am

I've heard that he has to be in full uniform (cap, jacket, the lot) in order to stop you (exceptions are made for motorcycles cops wearing helmets), but tbh, I wouldn't like to put it to the test.

meathstevie · 09-02-2008 9:56am

If you're in doubt whether you're dealing with the real article or not you can always ask the man/lady to show their ID. If they're stepping out of a company car or stepping of a company motorbike I'm afraid they are indeed the genuine article and that you just departed with 80 euro. BTW, they're supposed to be "on duty" all the time, not only when on defined station or beat duties.

GTC · 09-02-2008 12:06pm

As long as the Garda identifies himself as such, his authority to arrest or detain remains.

The wearing of the full uniform is in Garda regulations, not the letter of the law. For example, detectives are usually in plain-clothes, but can still arrest people once they have identified themselves as Gardaí.

The "you aren't wearing your hat" excuse never fails to cause me to smile as I slap on the handcuffs or issue a ticket.

Can you get busted by a uniformed cop without his hat?

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