Garda nearly killed me and my brother today.

Killer Pigeon · 26-08-2011 06:11PM

danger mouse wrote: »

Anyway was driving back from Naas tesco towards Ballymore Eustace when a garda car speeding along the wrong side of the road rammed a car into a ditch 2 meters away from us. To avoid them we had to drive into the ditch on the other side of the road. Anyway the 2 garda in the car got out of their car and began shooting into the car they just ran off the road.. it was mad i couldn't believe my eyes. The car they were chasing just drove off towards naas. It was madness the garda car didn't even have their emergancy lights on we nearly ploughed into them.
because of this.

Im very annoyed right now as if we had have seen the garda car even 1 second later we surely would have been dead right now. Don't these guards have to flash there lights when they're driving like lunatics? Madness

Since when did uniformed Gardaí in squad cars have guns?

MugMugs · 26-08-2011 06:20PM

I'd be claiming me some new pants and perhaps compensation to go toward some man sized nappies. If you DO get man sized nappies and sh1t yourself in the future, will you save them for me to sniff?

Sofa King Great · 26-08-2011 08:26PM

Killer Pigeon wrote: »

Since when did uniformed Gardaí in squad cars have guns?

Since when does it say they were uniformed?

MagicSean · 26-08-2011 09:07PM

Killer Pigeon wrote: »

Since when did uniformed Gardaí in squad cars have guns?

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/quickchange-armed-gardai-hit-the-streets-1468916.html

Freddie59 · 26-08-2011 10:35PM

Only came across this thread now. Similar situation pulling out of my home estate a couple of weeks ago. Typical t-junction. I normally turn right towards town, but the wife asked me to pick something up, so turned left instead. Thank God I did.

I have about 150 - 200 metres unobstructed view to the right, and (hands up here) I cannot honestly say that I saw a car coming, or that it was a squad car with lights, but about two seconds after pulling out they were on my tail, horns and sirens blaring. If I had been turning right it was definitely goodnight.

When I got to where they were going, there were three other cars and a paddywagon there. I can't say for certain what speed the quad car was travelling at, but if I had 200 metres clear view (and in my mind thought it was safe to go) then I'll leave it to your own imagination.

There really is no need for that type of speed in a built-up area unless someone's life is threatened. i'm not one for knocking them normally, but this was overkill (no pun intended).

Was it my fault? I don't honestly know. I consider myself a very careful driver, always obeying speed limits, etc. Was it a lapse of concentration and attention? Possibly.

But I got some fright when I thought of what might have been afterwards.

MagicSean · 26-08-2011 10:38PM

Freddie59 wrote: »

Only came across this thread now. Similar situation pulling out of my home estate a couple of weeks ago. Typical t-junction. I normally turn right towards town, but the wife asked me to pick something up, so turned left instead. Thank God I did.

I have about 150 - 200 metres unobstructed view to the right, and (hands up here) I cannot honestly say that I saw a car coming, or that it was a squad car with lights, but about two seconds after pulling out they were on my tail, horns and sirens blaring. If I had been turning right it was definitely goodnight.

When I got to where they were going, there were three other cars and a paddywagon there. I can't say for certain what speed the quad car was travelling at, but if I had 200 metres clear view (and in my mind thought it was safe to go) then I'll leave it to your own imagination.

There really is no need for that type of speed in a built-up area unless someone's life is threatened. i'm not one for knocking them normally, but this was overkill (no pun intended).

Was it my fault? I don't honestly know. I consider myself a very careful driver, always obeying speed limits, etc. Was it a lapse of concentration and attention? Possibly.

But I got some fright when I thought of what might have been afterwards.

If there were 4 squad cars and a paddy wagon do you not think it might have been something serious?

FruitLover · 26-08-2011 10:55PM

FatherLen wrote: »

*first time seeing this thread

yeah i believed op from the start!!!

I believed the OP before the start.

</hipster>

tayto lover · 26-08-2011 10:57PM

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

OP
If you feel the Gardai's behaviour was unacceptably reckless and endangered your life, you could consider making a complaint to the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission
http://www.gardaombudsman.ie/
Click on the complaints section and about half way down is a link to submit a complaint through an online form on the website.

(NOTE: I'm not a police basher, just that my dad works for the ombudsman and apparently traffic incidents are among the most common complaints they receive... I'm all for the Gards being able to speed if they absolutely need to, but there's a limit to how much reckless endangerment to innocent bystanders is actually acceptable imo)

"I'm not a police basher but ..." Ha ha did your daddy not make the force and take the next best thing ?

Sofa King Great · 27-08-2011 01:00AM

Freddie59 wrote: »

Only came across this thread now. Similar situation pulling out of my home estate a couple of weeks ago. Typical t-junction. I normally turn right towards town, but the wife asked me to pick something up, so turned left instead. Thank God I did.

I have about 150 - 200 metres unobstructed view to the right, and (hands up here) I cannot honestly say that I saw a car coming, or that it was a squad car with lights, but about two seconds after pulling out they were on my tail, horns and sirens blaring. If I had been turning right it was definitely goodnight.

When I got to where they were going, there were three other cars and a paddywagon there. I can't say for certain what speed the quad car was travelling at, but if I had 200 metres clear view (and in my mind thought it was safe to go) then I'll leave it to your own imagination.

There really is no need for that type of speed in a built-up area unless someone's life is threatened. i'm not one for knocking them normally, but this was overkill (no pun intended).

Was it my fault? I don't honestly know. I consider myself a very careful driver, always obeying speed limits, etc. Was it a lapse of concentration and attention? Possibly.

But I got some fright when I thought of what might have been afterwards.

So they traveled 200 metres in 2 seconds. In that case they were traveling at 360kmph

Bosco boy · 27-08-2011 01:40AM

Sofa King Great wrote: »

Freddie59 wrote: »

Only came across this thread now. Similar situation pulling out of my home estate a couple of weeks ago. Typical t-junction. I normally turn right towards town, but the wife asked me to pick something up, so turned left instead. Thank God I did.

I have about 150 - 200 metres unobstructed view to the right, and (hands up here) I cannot honestly say that I saw a car coming, or that it was a squad car with lights, but about two seconds after pulling out they were on my tail, horns and sirens blaring. If I had been turning right it was definitely goodnight.

When I got to where they were going, there were three other cars and a paddywagon there. I can't say for certain what speed the quad car was travelling at, but if I had 200 metres clear view (and in my mind thought it was safe to go) then I'll leave it to your own imagination.

There really is no need for that type of speed in a built-up area unless someone's life is threatened. i'm not one for knocking them normally, but this was overkill (no pun intended).

Was it my fault? I don't honestly know. I consider myself a very careful driver, always obeying speed limits, etc. Was it a lapse of concentration and attention? Possibly.

But I got some fright when I thought of what might have been afterwards.

So they traveled 200 metres in 2 seconds. In that case they were traveling at 360kmph

What time of day was it??????

Millicent · 27-08-2011 01:43AM

Raskolnikov wrote: »

Gunfire, car chases and drugs? Big deal. If you ask me, the biggest crime committed in connection with this thread is the awful grammar of the title.

It's my brother and I, not me and my brother.

What? No it's not. "My brother and me" is absolutely correct in this context. "I" only needs to be do where a verb follows or is missing as in "my brother and I were nearly killed" or "Who was nearly killed? My brother and I [were nearly killed]."

ETA: I noticed that it has been addressed by a couple of people. Still -- I blast your post with piss, Raskolnikov, with piss!

danger mouse · 01-11-2011 03:28AM

Eh note to self don't report anything on boards.ie again. I've received a few to many visits from members of our fine police force asking me questions about this thread to my front door. They knew my first name and everything...lol I have never even disclosed my real name on this forum...lol the state is watching...

Randomer. · 01-11-2011 03:37AM

danger mouse wrote: »

Eh note to self don't report anything on boards.ie again. I've received a few to many visits from members of our fine police force asking me questions about this thread to my front door. They knew my first name and everything...lol I have never even disclosed my real name on this forum...lol the state is watching...

WTF?

I hope you are joking! If not please post more seriously with more information. Its a pretty damn serious thing to say that the guards tracked you down and called to your house a number of times over a post you made on a forum.

danger mouse · 01-11-2011 03:39AM

Randomer. wrote: »

WTF?

I hope you are joking! If not please post more seriously with more information. Its a pretty damn serious thing to say that the guards tracked you down and called to your house a number of times over a post you made on a forum.

They sure did i'm not joking. i'm not gonna post the pm's I received from this sites admin as that might get me in trouble but i a sure you i had members of the Gardai knocking on my door over this thread.

mikom · 01-11-2011 03:41AM

danger mouse wrote: »

They sure did i'm not joking. i'm not gonna post the pm's I received from this sites admin as that might get me in trouble but i a sure you i had members of the Gardai knocking on my door over this thread.

How do you reckon they got your name and address?

ColeTrain · 01-11-2011 03:44AM

danger mouse wrote: »

Eh note to self don't report anything on boards.ie again. I've received a few to many visits from members of our fine police force asking me questions about this thread to my front door. They knew my first name and everything...lol I have never even disclosed my real name on this forum...lol the state is watching...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiX7GTelTPM

A big shout out to the boys in blue watching in on us.

danger mouse · 01-11-2011 03:46AM

Randomer. wrote: »

WTF?

I hope you are joking! If not please post more seriously with more information. Its a pretty damn serious thing to say that the guards tracked you down and called to your house a number of times over a post you made on a forum.

Hi there,

I just wanted to let you know, we were presented with a Section 8 Request from AGS in relation to your account and IP addresses at the time of your posting on AH and have handed over all relevant information as I explained I would have to previously.

Thats what happens.

Randomer. · 01-11-2011 03:47AM

danger mouse wrote: »

They sure did i'm not joking. i'm not gonna post the pm's I received from this sites admin as that might get me in trouble but i a sure you i had members of the Gardai knocking on my door over this thread.

WTF like, wtf did they say? What did you do wrong? "Are you the one posting about us on the internet? How dare you , what you said was really mean" etc.

More info??

Mods PMed you? Are you saying the mods gave out your address?

*edit*

Hi there,

I just wanted to let you know, we were presented with a Section 8 Request from AGS in relation to your account and IP addresses at the time of your posting on AH and have handed over all relevant information as I explained I would have to previously.

Thats what happens.

Holy ****! That's pretty shocking stuff. What did they say to you? Were they just looking for witnesses or what?

Cill Dara Abu · 01-11-2011 03:47AM

danger mouse wrote: »

Thats what happens.

*deletes everything*

danger mouse · 01-11-2011 03:48AM

mikom wrote: »

How do you reckon they got your name and address?

Hi there,

I just wanted to let you know, we were presented with a Section 8 Request from AGS in relation to your account and IP addresses at the time of your posting on AH and have handed over all relevant information as I explained I would have to previously.

This is how /\/\/\

charlemont · 01-11-2011 03:48AM

danger mouse wrote: »

Thats what happens.

Serious ???

meoklmrk91 · 01-11-2011 03:48AM

danger mouse wrote: »

They sure did i'm not joking. i'm not gonna post the pm's I received from this sites admin as that might get me in trouble but i a sure you i had members of the Gardai knocking on my door over this thread.

What:eek:, thats insane, was fairly sure the guards didn't police the interwebs, sure thats what we have mods for:D. Madness.

What did the guards say to ya?

westendgirlie · 01-11-2011 03:49AM

Big brother is watching you!

Not me though, I'm nice

danger mouse · 01-11-2011 03:50AM

Guys apparently this is what happens. What ever you post on here you better be willing to stand over it and repeat it if asked to do so by a member of AGS.

ColeTrain · 01-11-2011 03:51AM

westendgirlie wrote: »

Big brother is watching you!

Not me though, I'm nice

A nice person on the internet? they'll definitely be watching you!

K-9 · 01-11-2011 03:53AM

Can't see why this is a surprise. You might have to stand over something you say on the internet.

Cill Dara Abu · 01-11-2011 03:53AM

Mods will not be happy with you DM

westendgirlie · 01-11-2011 03:53AM

ColeTrain wrote: »

A nice person on the internet? they'll definitely be watching you!

I'd better start charging then

Randomer. · 01-11-2011 03:54AM

danger mouse wrote: »

Guys apparently this is what happens. What ever you post on here you better be willing to stand over it and repeat it if asked to do so by a member of AGS.

Please explain more, did they have a problem with what you said, or the fact that you said it, or were they looking for witnesses or something?

In all fairness what you witnessed was something out of a hollywood movie, what the hell did they expect people to say about?

If I witnessed a gun fight in real life I'd tell everyone about it too and post about it online... jaysus

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

Mods will not be happy with you DM

Why, he's done nothing wrong!??!?

ColeTrain · 01-11-2011 03:57AM

Cill Dara Abu wrote: »

Mods will not be happy with you DM

The mods and the fuzz are coming for ya DM. Dunno how you sleep at night..

Garda nearly killed me and my brother today.

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