I,m not sure if that guard wanted me to stop or not?

O.A.P

I overtook a car today on a 100 kph (I think ) part of road, as I was getting back to my side of the road I noticed the guards had a speed trap set up but I was still under 100 kph. The guard on the right hand side of the road put his right hand out and waved it up and down just as I was on him, I saw it with the corner of my eye really. I dont know if he wanted me to stop or slow down, anyway I kept going and kept to the speed limit and they never followed me. If they did want me to stop does anyone know what I can expect from them next.

sesna

I've gone through speed checks before at around 110 kmph while overtaking, and was never stopped.

Up and down motion, with palm facing ground sounds like slow down to me.

firefly08

I've always wondered about this, in general - how are you supposed to know when they want you to stop? I mean there is nothing in the rules of the road or in the driving test that teaches you what a guard will do when he wants you to pull over. So if you ignore the flashing lights etc., are you breaking the law?

O.A.P

sesna wrote: »

I've gone through speed checks before at around 110 kmph while overtaking, and was never stopped.

Up and down motion, with palm facing ground sounds like slow down to me.

Thanks. That is what I thought too I'm glad someone thinks the same.:)

CharlieCroker

S.109 of the Road Traffic Act gives a garda the power to stop a vehicle in a public place.
If a Garda wants you to stop, they'll raise their hand up with an open hand, palm facing the driver they want to stop. It's not a hard and fast rule though.

IIRC, it is in the rules of the road, its the exact same as a Garda doing point duty at a junction.

Drummerboy08

Maybe he was just being friendly...;)

mathepac

firefly08 wrote: »

... - how are you supposed to know when they want you to stop? ...

Read the Rules of the Road. (hint: page 131)

slimjimmc

firefly08 wrote: »

I've always wondered about this, in general - how are you supposed to know when they want you to stop? I mean there is nothing in the rules of the road or in the driving test that teaches you what a guard will do when he wants you to pull over. So if you ignore the flashing lights etc., are you breaking the law?

Hand signals used when controlling traffic (including checkpoints or at the side of the road, etc)
http://www.rulesoftheroad.ie/accidents-gardai-and-penalties/assisting-gardai/signals.html


if the Garda car stays behind you and is obviously tailing you then it should be pretty obvious you're the focus of their attention, especially if he gives you a blast from the siren.

vectra

I wonder is that what the guy at the oxygin concert will say in court?
" Your honor, I didn't think he wanted me to stop"

barochoc

Yep, sounds like a slow down sign.

He probably just signaled for you to slow down as he probably thought you were over the speed limit!

Fingers crossed a summons doesn't arrive in the coming weeks

snowman707

looks like slow down signal




http://www.drivingschoolireland.com/garda.html

VinnyTGM

If they were Gards out with a gun, they must stop you to issue you with the fine/notification, unlike the Gatso vans. So your fine.

daveharnett

O.A.P wrote: »

I overtook a car today on a 100 kph (I think ) part of road, as I was getting back to my side of the road I noticed the guards had a speed trap set up but I was still under 100 kph. The guard on the right hand side of the road put his right hand out and waved it up and down just as I was on him, I saw it with the corner of my eye really. I dont know if he wanted me to stop or slow down, anyway I kept going and kept to the speed limit and they never followed me. If they did want me to stop does anyone know what I can expect from them next.

Just a warning to keep an eye on the speed limit, nothing to worry about.
If they wanted you to stop, you'd know about it - a big STOP gesture with one hand, the other hand directing you where to park.

CaraFawn

Hand signal or not, you do not ask a car to stop that goes at 100 Km/h on a motorway like road by waving at the driver and showing your palm off. You use signaling way before the point you want people to stop or slow down...

Some tried before...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynXnGcOn4Uc

rasper

VinnyTGM wrote: »

If they were Gards out with a gun, they must stop you to issue you with the fine/notification, unlike the Gatso vans. So your fine.

always wondered about that , is that a definite as I've conflicting opinions, nice to know cos I hate the was or wasn't I over the limit

O.A.P

CaraFawn wrote: »

Hand signal or not, you do not ask a car to stop that goes at 100 Km/h on a motorway like road by waving at the driver and showing your palm off. You use signaling way before the point you want people to stop or slow down...

Some tried before...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynXnGcOn4Uc

That was a bad mistake, hardly the car drivers fault . I had just overtaken a car and pulled back in front of it so if the guard made me stop I'd have to break just in front of the same car. Maybe he saw the danger!

CaraFawn

O.A.P wrote: »

That was a bad mistake, hardly the car drivers fault . I had just overtaken a car and pulled back in front of it so if the guard made me stop I'd have to break just in front of the same car. Maybe he saw the danger!

I don't think we can call that a mistake.
For me this is a non respect of basic traffic rules and suicide wish.
You just don't stop in a lane on a motorway and get your palm out. Even if a guy sees you, it takes time to bring a car going at 100 km/h to a full stop.

O.A.P

CaraFawn wrote: »

I don't think we can call that a mistake.
For me this is a non respect of basic traffic rules and suicide wish.
You just don't stop in a lane on a motorway and get your palm out. Even if a guy sees you, it takes time to bring a car going at 100 km/h to a full stop.

OK he ment it so.:

bladebrew

i dont think the car even braked:eek:,
he just kept going, i know he was behind a truck for a bit but he should still be looking at the road!