Police target illegal number plates

[kaiser]

Originally Posted by DC53 LSY

I know that what I'm about to say will be controversial, but I do get fed up of the authorities being asked to concentrate their efforts on things which most people don't care less about and which just happen to raise money one way or another. I don't really care if some guy mis-spaces the letters on his plates to more accurately spell his name (contrary to popular misconception is doesn't affect ANPR). But I do care about the fact my local park is littered with dog-filth that my children tread home and there are no wardens or police enforcing the law. I also care about the fact that after dusk, gangs of youths congregate round street corners and generally make a nuisance of themselves, defacing property and terrorising the elderly who are too scared to go outside and tell them to clear off, for fear of reprisals. I also care about the fact that certain areas of big cities are no-go areas after dark for fear of being mugged or stabbed and there are no coppers to be seen. And one reason there are no coppers to be seen is because our under-resourced and over-stretched police are under instruction to drive around looking for cars whose number-plates have mis-spaced letters, or something else equally banal like hiding down a deserted country lane miles away from anywhere at 3am with a speed camera, hoping to catch someone doing 80mph in a 60-zone.

There I've said it.

I'm with you 100%! I am also getting tired of people infringing on my life, when I don't harm anybody. The problem, you see, this is profitable for the state and their hired hands.
It will only stop when you are prepared to fight for your freedom.
If not, you will continue to be treated like a serf.

[cargocar]

ANPR may have a problem with CASTLE ( C 45 TLE ) and possibly with 57 OK YA (570 KYA), but a human will remember the personal regs better if needed.

[scorpio stu]

Originally Posted by DC53 LSY

I know that what I'm about to say will be controversial, but I do get fed up of the authorities being asked to concentrate their efforts on things which most people don't care less about and which just happen to raise money one way or another. I don't really care if some guy mis-spaces the letters on his plates to more accurately spell his name (contrary to popular misconception is doesn't affect ANPR). But I do care about the fact my local park is littered with dog-filth that my children tread home and there are no wardens or police enforcing the law. I also care about the fact that after dusk, gangs of youths congregate round street corners and generally make a nuisance of themselves, defacing property and terrorising the elderly who are too scared to go outside and tell them to clear off, for fear of reprisals. I also care about the fact that certain areas of big cities are no-go areas after dark for fear of being mugged or stabbed and there are no coppers to be seen. And one reason there are no coppers to be seen is because our under-resourced and over-stretched police are under instruction to drive around looking for cars whose number-plates have mis-spaced letters, or something else equally banal like hiding down a deserted country lane miles away from anywhere at 3am with a speed camera, hoping to catch someone doing 80mph in a 60-zone.

There I've said it.

I do make you right and you make some valid points. It does annoy me when things like this happen as in the Met with the new commisioner targeting anpr op's for no insurance etc.They have caught a huge number of illegal drivers and got intel on many criminals 'pool' cars. The problem is it's at the detriment of other crimes as they take all the resources to deal with what the commisioner wants as it looks good in the papers. I've worked for the Met for nearly 10 yrs as a civilian and the impact on our resources to deal with other crimes while the anpr operations are going on is a major strain on the control rooms and the remaining staff left on the streets...I've said to much but agree with DC53LSY (could you choose a shorter forum name ?)

[DC53 LSY]

Originally Posted by scorpio stu

(could you choose a shorter forum name ?)

Just call me John. After all, that's what the wife calls me when she wants something, though normally it's "Hey you", or "Oi"

[Dantheman]

100% with you on this - and while I can understand the benefit in targeting cars that could be used for criminal activities - no doubt the real motive behind this operation is revenue generation. Sign of the times I'm afraid.

[MrDoodles]

Originally Posted by DC53 LSY

I know that what I'm about to say will be controversial, but I do get fed up of the authorities being asked to concentrate their efforts on things which most people don't care less about and which just happen to raise money one way or another. I don't really care if some guy mis-spaces the letters on his plates to more accurately spell his name (contrary to popular misconception is doesn't affect ANPR). But I do care about the fact my local park is littered with dog-filth that my children tread home and there are no wardens or police enforcing the law. I also care about the fact that after dusk, gangs of youths congregate round street corners and generally make a nuisance of themselves, defacing property and terrorising the elderly who are too scared to go outside and tell them to clear off, for fear of reprisals. I also care about the fact that certain areas of big cities are no-go areas after dark for fear of being mugged or stabbed and there are no coppers to be seen. And one reason there are no coppers to be seen is because our under-resourced and over-stretched police are under instruction to drive around looking for cars whose number-plates have mis-spaced letters, or something else equally banal like hiding down a deserted country lane miles away from anywhere at 3am with a speed camera, hoping to catch someone doing 80mph in a 60-zone.

There I've said it.

Beat me too it!!

Still the sheeple will keep voting for more of the same!

[v-man]

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Beat me too it!!

Still the sheeple will keep voting for more of the same!

Not sure if a having different "leadership" would really make a difference.

Are we not due to vote for police commisioners though in November? Maybe that might do some good for local issues.

[MrDoodles]

Originally Posted by v-man

Not sure if a having different "leadership" would really make a difference.

Are we not due to vote for police commisioners though in November? Maybe that might do some good for local issues.

Correct!

Although nothing will change unless you vote for it and I don't mean voting for any part of the LibLabCon!

[Mikejr]

Originally Posted by DC53 LSY

I know that what I'm about to say will be controversial, but I do get fed up of the authorities being asked to concentrate their efforts on things which most people don't care less about and which just happen to raise money one way or another. I don't really care if some guy mis-spaces the letters on his plates to more accurately spell his name (contrary to popular misconception is doesn't affect ANPR). But I do care about the fact my local park is littered with dog-filth that my children tread home and there are no wardens or police enforcing the law. I also care about the fact that after dusk, gangs of youths congregate round street corners and generally make a nuisance of themselves, defacing property and terrorising the elderly who are too scared to go outside and tell them to clear off, for fear of reprisals. I also care about the fact that certain areas of big cities are no-go areas after dark for fear of being mugged or stabbed and there are no coppers to be seen. And one reason there are no coppers to be seen is because our under-resourced and over-stretched police are under instruction to drive around looking for cars whose number-plates have mis-spaced letters, or something else equally banal like hiding down a deserted country lane miles away from anywhere at 3am with a speed camera, hoping to catch someone doing 80mph in a 60-zone.

There I've said it.

Another 100% agreement here. There was a similar crackdown last year so thought, to avoid any problems, I'd better change mine from this



to this



At least now I shouldn't get stopped (hopefully)

[MrDoodles]

Originally Posted by Mikejr

Another 100% agreement here. There was a similar crackdown last year so thought, to avoid any problems, I'd better change mine from this



to this



At least now I shouldn't get stopped (hopefully)

At least the Smiley looks better!