What to do if pulled in by gaurds

Wats_in_a_name

Probably a stupid question but lets say the guards pull you in on the N11 would you pull into the bus lane or what?

blastman

I was heading north on the M1 last night just past the airport and there was a car pulled over by the cops who were parked just behind, blue lights flashing. The only thing was they were pulled in on the central reservation :rolleyes: I wouldn't be inclined to recommend this option.

Gumbo

yes i would have no problem pulling into a bus lane if instructed by the guards, unless of course theres a lay by within a short distance that you can pull into or maybe a corner you can turn to get out of the way but sometimes you have no choice. if they flash, and its safe to pull in, pull in!

LOL at the central reservation, ive seen it before, some people get a freight and just jam on the brakes and stop there and then!!

hobochris

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gCCjFbFXn8

Pull in asap, if they are not happy with where you pulled in they will advise you accordingly.

Atomic Pineapple

kceire wrote: »

yes i would have no problem pulling into a bus lane if instructed by the guards, unless of course theres a lay by within a short distance that you can pull into or maybe a corner you can turn to get out of the way but sometimes you have no choice. if they flash, and its safe to pull in, pull in!

LOL at the central reservation, ive seen it before, some people get a freight and just jam on the brakes and stop there and then!!

It was on crime call a couple of months ago where the Gardai put the sirens on when they noticed a learner driver driving really slow in the overtaking lane of the motorway.

When they put the lights on the car just stopped completely in the overtaking lane and then tried to pull over across the driving lane while cars coming at 120km/h had to undertake and swerve to avoid them!

Shocking stuff :eek:

Hooch

draffodx wrote: »

It was on crime call a couple of months ago where the Gardai put the sirens on when they noticed a learner driver driving really slow in the overtaking lane of the motorway.

When they put the lights on the car just stopped completely in the overtaking lane and then tried to pull over across the driving lane while cars coming at 120km/h had to undertake and swerve to avoid them!

Shocking stuff :eek:

I have had this more than once!!! (It was the only good part of Traffic Blues to show this on the M50 with the Landcruiser (which has more blue lights than coppers do in the club) and the car still didnt move)

Was on an ambo escort once and coming in by City west a driver stuck his vehicle to the road in the far right overtaking lane:eek::eek:

And I bet he thought the Garda was very rude for some reason......driving by roaring out the window (nice polite advice of course)

Hooch

Wats_in_a_name wrote: »

Probably a stupid question but lets say the guards pull you in on the N11 would you pull into the bus lane or what?

And to answer your question. Left ALWAYS. As far and as safely as you can. Do NOT slam on the breaks of stop hard......break down the speed slowely and come to a stop if needed.

celticbest

Just pull left once save to do so, it the Gards want you to stop then do it ASAP so as not to annoy them.....

MagicSean

kceire wrote: »

yes i would have no problem pulling into a bus lane if instructed by the guards, unless of course theres a lay by within a short distance that you can pull into or maybe a corner you can turn to get out of the way but sometimes you have no choice. if they flash, and its safe to pull in, pull in!

LOL at the central reservation, ive seen it before, some people get a freight and just jam on the brakes and stop there and then!!

Some people shouldn't be driving. The current driving test doesn't test their ability to cope with the unexpected. People are way to eager to get out of the learner permit stage and pass the test. So can you have a situation where they are good enough to pass a test (thanks to pretest routes) but have little experience of driving on the other roads.

pitkan

I am in agreement with Rover James. Pull in as soon as it is safe to do so. Remember,that`s what they want you to do.

Ash.J.Williams

If you have to ask such a question then you shouldn't be driving.

Wats_in_a_name

I know you have to pull in as soon as possible but was wondering is a bus lane acceptable as you would be blocking it.

Tefral

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

If you have to ask such a question then you shouldn't be driving.

You are joking right?

The op had the sense to ask here rather than find out the hard way on the open road. If only other drivers did the same before blindly taking to the road and causing accidents.

Remember the saying " there are no stupid questions only stupid answers"

bada_bing

just wondering, if you are pulled in and the guards are undercover, do you have the right ask them for their id? Can they give someone penalty points without even proving who they are to the person that they've stopped??

djimi

bada_bing wrote: »

just wondering, if you are pulled in and the guards are undercover, do you have the right ask them for their id? Can they give someone penalty points without even proving who they are to the person that they've stopped??

Of course you do; otherwise they could be just anyone impersonating a guard! Same goes even if they are not undercover. Theyre supposed to present their ID when they stop you, but if they dont then it should be the first thing you ask to see.

As for the penalty points, Im not sure how legally it stands if they dont properly identify themselves, but given that it would ultimately come down to their word against yours... (unless you had an incar recording or something to prove otherwise)

Anan1

bada_bing wrote: »

just wondering, if you are pulled in and the guards are undercover, do you have the right ask them for their id?

Absolutely.

bada_bing wrote: »

Can they give someone penalty points without even proving who they are to the person that they've stopped??

Look at it this way, if they're not Gardaí then you won't be getting points.;)

antodeco

If they are undercover, they won't pull you over. If they are unmarked, you are entitled to stop in a public area or nearest Garda station. It's better to explain to a Garda you were unsure, then to have your car nicked by some scummer with blue strobes...

Starburst85

Bada bing I'd defo ask for ID...especially with the crazy car owners on our roads...You would'nt know who was pulling you over!! :eek:

There should be hidden camera's on some roads to catch the dodgy road ragers

Starburst85

Oh and with regards on where to pull over...any were it is safe to do so bus lane, hard shoulder etc...I was on a bus once and the guards had stopped a car in the bus lane...the bus just drove around them

Henry Ford III

bada_bing wrote: »

just wondering, if you are pulled in and the guards are undercover, do you have the right ask them for their id? Can they give someone penalty points without even proving who they are to the person that they've stopped??

No worries on that score.

They may be in plain clothes, but have to wear their uniform hats to make everything kosher

celticbest

Anan1 wrote: »

Absolutely.Look at it this way, if they're not Gardaí then you won't be getting points.;)

Too True...

Esel

Henry Ford III wrote: »

They may be in plain clothes, but have to wear their uniform hats to make everything kosher

And if you're pregnant, they have to let you pee in it if you ask. :pac:

antodeco

antodeco wrote: »

If they are undercover, they won't pull you over. If they are unmarked, you are entitled to stop in a public area or nearest Garda station. It's better to explain to a Garda you were unsure, then to have your car nicked by some scummer with blue strobes...

I have to admit as a female driving alone I wouldn't be too inclined to stop unless they were in the garda car. No idea who could be pulling you over. They surely couldn't get annoyed at that?

Anan1

bluewolf wrote: »

I have to admit as a female driving alone I wouldn't be too inclined to stop unless they were in the garda car. No idea who could be pulling you over. They surely couldn't get annoyed at that?

Any time i've ever been pulled it's always been pretty obvious they were Gardaí - either an unmarked car with strobes, antennae etc or, if it was a private car, they'd pull alongside when stationary and flash the badge. If you're nervous, you could always pull over and keep the doors locked until you see ID. BTW, when driving unmarked cars they're generally wearing at least part of a uniform.;)

Anan1

Anan1 wrote: »

Any time i've ever been pulled it's always been pretty obvious they were Gardaí - either an unmarked car with strobes, antennae etc or, if it was a private car, they'd pull alongside when stationary and flash the badge. If you're nervous, you could always pull over and keep the doors locked until you see ID. BTW, when driving unmarked cars they're generally wearing at least part of a uniform.;)

Ah right - from the way people were talking it was unmarked no uniform. Maybe that's alright then

Anan1

bluewolf wrote: »

Ah right - from the way people were talking it was unmarked no uniform. Maybe that's alright then

To attract the attention of an off-duty Garda in their private car takes a bit of effort - the last time I managed it was by flashing them out of the overtaking lane on the M50 at 105mph.

concussion

Anan1 wrote: »

BTW, when driving unmarked cars they're generally wearing at least part of a uniform.;)

Hi-vis underpants??

SC024

Absolutely brilliant:) What happened?

Anan1 wrote: »

To attract the attention of an off-duty Garda in their private car takes a bit of effort - the last time I managed it was by flashing them out of the overtaking lane on the M50 at 105mph.

Anan1

I was in the left lane, empty road, came upon a lone Megane in the overtaking lane. Rather than undertake, I moved into the overtaking lane in good time and gave a quick courtesy flash. No move from the Megane, as I closed in I saw that the driver was on the phone. I gave another, longer, flash, he moved out of my way and I passed. Pulled off at my exit, came to a roundabout and stopped, Megane came alongside. I looked at the driver, male, late 40s, he flashed the badge, we both ran down our windows. I apologised immediately. Asked me where I was going, I told him. 'Could you pull in wherever's convenient for yourself, i'd like to have a little chat with you about your driving'. I pulled in up the road, got out, apologised again. He pretty much said out straight that attitude was important to him, and that even though I had been speeding he was happy on this occasion to leave it at a warning. Given that he was a.) a Garda, b.) armed, and c.) being pretty nice about the whole thing, I felt it would have been bad manners on my part to mention that he had been blocking the overtaking lane.

Flesh Gorden

Anan1 wrote: »

flashing them out of the overtaking lane on the M50 at 105mph.

Anan1 wrote: »

even though I had been speeding he was happy on this occasion to leave it at a warning.

Well you deserved a lot worse for driving like a complete tool flashing anyone, regardless if they're off duty garda or not

Anan1

Flesh Gorden wrote: »

Well you deserved a lot worse for driving like a complete tool flashing anyone, regardless if they're off duty garda or not

Of course I did, and i'm very sorry.