Grahame Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 is this a joke? what about buses and taxis humming away when waiting at the station ortaxi rank? I often run mine on my own land (with a locked steel gate) in a morning. Emissions wise it's surely no worse than a 25 yr old bus honking away in the bus station. I'd refuse to pay, i'd have a day in court too, if need be. Buses and taxies aren't unattended though are they? I think it is something to do with only having the handbrake on and what could happen if it ran away without a driver? I remember when I was an apprentice over 40 years ago I once had to stand by a lorry with the engine running because of a flat battery, with instructions to turn it off if a copper came. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 No, he means like this. In this case it does state that the police tried to offer the driver advice, but his obstinate attitude to his car being theft proof left them no choice but to throw the book at him why does he think that thieves wouldn't smash the window to steal his car? Fantastic that the police are doing something proactive about crime prevention is much better than mopping up afterwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR BENN Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 No, he means like this. surely the poice have better things to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ sheffield Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 surely the poice have better things to do Yes but they aint doing them, car owners are such an easy target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 surely the poice have better things to dobetter things to do than preventing crime? what's their job supposed to be then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ sheffield Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 better things to do than preventing crime? what's their job supposed to be then? Come on, give us a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olorin Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 You cannot leave a car running unattented on the highway - this may also include private land but any driveway to a house unless it's a footpath as well will be fine to leave it idling one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 beats me I was under the impression that crime prevention was what they were supposed to be doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ sheffield Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I've seen a few garages leave cars running on the street before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I must be tired, I had to read that 3 times! now does their liability insurance cover them for stolen cars with keys in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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