I do not see many police cars "cruising" around the roads in South London or the M25/M23. They are only seen when the blues and twos are on. I think this is the reason for the drop in driving standards. Good explanatory video, some useful tips.
I got pulled over for the 4th time 2 nights ago. Honestly the most humble copper ive been stopped by. Straight away he explained that why I got pulled over, did my licence checks and complimented my car then sent me on my way
11:15, I didn't know the rear brake light flashed as part of the lighting pattern. As always George and Owen, a great insightful video. Hopefully a lot safer world out there
Been waiting for this for a long time definitely will give young and new drivers a better perspective on better safe driving Keep up the amazing work George and owen Been following the road safety since the beginning
My argument with the 20mph limit is why is the pedestrian in the road without looking or using a crossing in the first place. Seems like you can’t fix stupid so you penalise the driver instead. Secondly 20mph does not help the environment, you’re driving for longer and looking at your cars mpg at 20mph with tell you everything you need to know about whether it’s working. Side note, disabling your stop start is not illegal and has nothing to do with safety.
Definatley an informative video, I've been pulled twice on the motorway riding a 125cc motorbike, both stops were to check I had the correct licence and not just taken the L plates off. Both stops were plesant even though I was anxious. Many thanks to Owen and yourself.
Do you think you could pull over and fine more Centre Lane Only Driver's on the motorway.... Or CLOD's as I call them. They are a menace and create dangerous manouvers from other drivers who are stuck behind them. 👌
I think this is a great channel and I really enjoy the videos one question I have quite often I see traffic officers or police dealing with incidents in live Lane and all in black with no hi Vis surely in this day and age of health and safety an officer should always have hi Vis in a live Lane keep up the good work and thank you
Drugs wipes are a joke. You can go positive on one 3 weeks after use of cannabis. Anyone who has ever smoked would know you’re not impaired after 2 hours maximum. Curious to see what Owen thinks of prescription cannabis as I have friends that have been drug wiped but have a prescription and the case got tossed at court.
Must be crap stuff if you feel normal after 2 hours. I don't smoke it any more but when I was young and used to I didn't feel right enough to cycle after 10 hours let alone 2
The drug wipe isn't what you're prosecuted on though, you then have to give a blood sample. There are legal limits for concentration of the substance in the blood. It's unlikely that you'll be over the limit after 3 weeks. If you chose to use illegal drugs (Ignoring if they should or shouldn't be illegal...), you run the risk of testing positive on the drug wipe and having to give a blood sample.
@@hasky9813 and people that smoke every night for medical reasons that are most definitely not impaired the next day? Will be well over the limit even tho they aren’t impaired. The big gripe most people have is just because it’s in your system doesn’t mean you are high
Top video, I build police cars for a living, it's amazing what goes in to building them, was just wondering were you got your headlights from as I need some new ones for my st. Keep up the good work.
GCM, I think it's pertinent to elaborate on some of the signals that Police might look for for confirmation that you are going to comply with the stop, but want to go somewhere that you feel is safer. Would things a flash of the hazards or a brief left-hand signal be enough, or would the officer initiating the stop be looking for something else?
The Betari Box is not a one way street. Several years ago I was given 'attitude' from the off by a particularly obnoxious police officer. He tried to target me for an (according to him) illegal number plate. Unfortunately he was completely unaware of Section 14a of the 2002 Amendment to the Regulations. I don't know what his problem was (lack of sleep, had a row with his domestic partner, whatever) but he was a total embarrassment to that particular constabulary. I have only ever been stopped twice and the other time the officer was 100% professional in his dealing.
18:47, Am I right in thinking that in the UK it’s not a legal requirement to need to have your driving license, Mot certificate or insurance details with you when driving. Definitely not a good idea to leave these documents in the car anyway in case it’s stolen.
Thank you an excellent video as usual and lovely to see it from Owen’s point of view think the tv programmes like police interceptors and traffic cops tries to show the human side of police work.
The 20 limits need to be lifted after a certain time. Fair enough 20 while kids are about or the elderly, but after 9 pm they should change to 30 where possible
No Seat belts, on the phone, speeding, red light runners, wheel spins, popping exhausts, tinted windows, not giving way on roundabouts, bulbs blown on lights, are all good for a pull, I like to call them decoys 😂 That doesn’t include ANPR checks on tax , insurance and licence ! And the attitude test goes a long way, the “ I pay your wages “ does not go well 😂
That's not technically true. You must stop for a constable on uniform when required to. The livery on the vehicle is irrelevant. With that said, police take a pragmatic approach to this, especially when people are vulnerable.
I didn't know the name betari box but I've had both sides of this, pulled over, officers first words "hello there..." in a friendly tone, nice greeting so I'm nice in return and the stop goes smoothly and we get on even shared a laugh .....then.... pulled over, officers first words "give me your licence" yeah I was less than nice in that situation was taught from a young age respect is earned not given, speak to me like a prick then ill be a prick its simple
I drive thousand of miles a year and rarely see police on motorways anymore. Middle and outside lane huggers not even doing 70mph causing problems More cars now undertaking !dangerous practice. I do see more money making speed vans on the bridges daily which doesn’t educate anybody.
Just have to point out that im a delivery driver so I see police drive around all day and at least once a day up to 3 times a day I see police just put on the lights to go through red lights then put them off again. Is that not recorded so they can get in trouble for that?
What about speed giveway when driving,for example in a 60mph, can you drive at 64mph as from older cars are harder to stick the arrow dead on 60 and is there a 10% speed allowance?
You won't get done at 64 - general rule (for camera's and most forces anyway) is 10% + 2 for action - so 68 will see action taken. Trafpol can pull you though as it's an offence to go even 1mph over technically, but I've never heard of anyone being done for less than the 10% +2
Mate firstly the speed limit should be 70 on motorways this is fair slowing it down won’t help so much, more importantly you think clearing or reading codes fixes things. Leave it to people who know cars. Paying or diagnosis is normally done by a qualified tech who understands how systems work.
Did that cop actually say environmental factors as a justification for reducing speed on motorways? - that is the biggest con going - he's been brainwashed. I had a BMWi4 full electric, so I never did the bullshit '50 for the environment' on the motorway stretches where there were no speed cams - why would I?
He’s only telling you what it is. He doesn’t set the speed limits and he’s not expressing his opinion as to whether or not he agrees with the environmental reasons for speed limits. Do you blame the BBC newsreader for the news they read?
Im sorry what Owen said about avoiding potholes looks like someone maybe drunk or impaired somehow is just bollox. Lots of people avoid pot holes, I do it all the time and see others doing it. When I see a car do it, I know they just avoided a pothole. How do I know? Well, im following them and I can see the pot hole(s) so its clear they avoided something, which demonstrates they ARE paying attention and in control.
Utter rubbish...🙄 Regarding the comment on speed, look at a car from present day and look at a car from 50yrs ago no one can say a car from the 1960s is safer than present day, the list is endless....👌 I know have friends within the emergency services and over the last 3 decades injures are less...👌 infact lots of people haven't lost there life because vehicles are so much safer, speed limits do not fit modern vehicles they probably did in 1960 in your ford cortina or vauxhall Viva but not vehicles from today....👍
Drink driving personally should be a NO, 0 units should be the limit because each person reacts to alcohol differently. Drug driving well, your some incredible blank of wood.
He's wrong there is nothing in the law saying you have to carry your driving licence with you or any identification whilst driving there the producer they can issue that gives you time to take it to a police station
The law says that you have to produce your documents when required to do so. However, the HORT or producer, used to be there as an option to give the driver 7 days to produce to the police station as it was accepted that people didn’t always carry those documents. It didn’t negate the fact that the law requires you to produce at the time. It was effectively being nice. Its not used often these days as the documents are normally available to police online
This genuinely should be shown in all schools and colleges
school children should see this
I was stopped for tinted plates and front window tints... as long as you treat the officers with respect, you'll have less problems
I do not see many police cars "cruising" around the roads in South London or the M25/M23. They are only seen when the blues and twos are on. I think this is the reason for the drop in driving standards. Good explanatory video, some useful tips.
No the drop in driving standards is down to the flood of invading immigrants, and immigrants teaching people to drive.
@@theenglishtrucker1849Racist.
@@theenglishtrucker1849 That's bollocks
I got pulled over for the 4th time 2 nights ago. Honestly the most humble copper ive been stopped by. Straight away he explained that why I got pulled over, did my licence checks and complimented my car then sent me on my way
11:15, I didn't know the rear brake light flashed as part of the lighting pattern. As always George and Owen, a great insightful video. Hopefully a lot safer world out there
Been waiting for this for a long time definitely will give young and new drivers a better perspective on better safe driving
Keep up the amazing work
George and owen
Been following the road safety since the beginning
My argument with the 20mph limit is why is the pedestrian in the road without looking or using a crossing in the first place. Seems like you can’t fix stupid so you penalise the driver instead. Secondly 20mph does not help the environment, you’re driving for longer and looking at your cars mpg at 20mph with tell you everything you need to know about whether it’s working.
Side note, disabling your stop start is not illegal and has nothing to do with safety.
Definatley an informative video, I've been pulled twice on the motorway riding a 125cc motorbike, both stops were to check I had the correct licence and not just taken the L plates off. Both stops were plesant even though I was anxious. Many thanks to Owen and yourself.
Very inspiring and a great perspective on why you could get pulled over. Love the channel and the work you do 💪🏻
I appreciate that!
Do you think you could pull over and fine more Centre Lane Only Driver's on the motorway.... Or CLOD's as I call them. They are a menace and create dangerous manouvers from other drivers who are stuck behind them. 👌
I think this is a great channel and I really enjoy the videos one question I have quite often I see traffic officers or police dealing with incidents in live Lane and all in black with no hi Vis surely in this day and age of health and safety an officer should always have hi Vis in a live Lane keep up the good work and thank you
Very informative video, we need more Police officers like Owen.
Drugs wipes are a joke. You can go positive on one 3 weeks after use of cannabis. Anyone who has ever smoked would know you’re not impaired after 2 hours maximum. Curious to see what Owen thinks of prescription cannabis as I have friends that have been drug wiped but have a prescription and the case got tossed at court.
Must be crap stuff if you feel normal after 2 hours. I don't smoke it any more but when I was young and used to I didn't feel right enough to cycle after 10 hours let alone 2
The drug wipe isn't what you're prosecuted on though, you then have to give a blood sample. There are legal limits for concentration of the substance in the blood. It's unlikely that you'll be over the limit after 3 weeks. If you chose to use illegal drugs (Ignoring if they should or shouldn't be illegal...), you run the risk of testing positive on the drug wipe and having to give a blood sample.
@@hasky9813 and people that smoke every night for medical reasons that are most definitely not impaired the next day? Will be well over the limit even tho they aren’t impaired. The big gripe most people have is just because it’s in your system doesn’t mean you are high
Top video, I build police cars for a living, it's amazing what goes in to building them, was just wondering were you got your headlights from as I need some new ones for my st. Keep up the good work.
Really good video this, love the format of taking the time to explain things and see the more human side of policing and reasons as to why.
GCM, I think it's pertinent to elaborate on some of the signals that Police might look for for confirmation that you are going to comply with the stop, but want to go somewhere that you feel is safer. Would things a flash of the hazards or a brief left-hand signal be enough, or would the officer initiating the stop be looking for something else?
The Betari Box is not a one way street. Several years ago I was given 'attitude' from the off by a particularly obnoxious police officer. He tried to target me for an (according to him) illegal number plate. Unfortunately he was completely unaware of Section 14a of the 2002 Amendment to the Regulations. I don't know what his problem was (lack of sleep, had a row with his domestic partner, whatever) but he was a total embarrassment to that particular constabulary. I have only ever been stopped twice and the other time the officer was 100% professional in his dealing.
24:35 you don't know they're drunk, either, yet very happy to make an immediate and serious accusation.
18:47, Am I right in thinking that in the UK it’s not a legal requirement to need to have your driving license, Mot certificate or insurance details with you when driving. Definitely not a good idea to leave these documents in the car anyway in case it’s stolen.
Thank you an excellent video as usual and lovely to see it from Owen’s point of view think the tv programmes like police interceptors and traffic cops tries to show the human side of police work.
Very insightful as per usual thanks for the information
What a great video, well done. Have a sub and some appreciation for putting this together.
Now we just need to spread the word.
5:38 LOOK OF DEATH
Nice! Well done pal
Thank you Ben
As always really good video and great what you’re doing to educate people
Really informative and useful video.
The 20 limits need to be lifted after a certain time. Fair enough 20 while kids are about or the elderly, but after 9 pm they should change to 30 where possible
This is a good video. I have a question what is you opinion on driver style trackers fitted to vehicles e.g. light foot.
No Seat belts, on the phone, speeding, red light runners, wheel spins, popping exhausts, tinted windows, not giving way on roundabouts, bulbs blown on lights, are all good for a pull, I like to call them decoys 😂 That doesn’t include ANPR checks on tax , insurance and licence ! And the attitude test goes a long way, the “ I pay your wages “ does not go well 😂
You do NOT have to stop for a "non liveried" police car.
That's not technically true. You must stop for a constable on uniform when required to. The livery on the vehicle is irrelevant. With that said, police take a pragmatic approach to this, especially when people are vulnerable.
Hand held phone use is fine, however most infotainment screens are worse and more distracting.
I didn't know the name betari box but I've had both sides of this,
pulled over, officers first words "hello there..." in a friendly tone, nice greeting so I'm nice in return and the stop goes smoothly and we get on even shared a laugh
.....then.... pulled over, officers first words "give me your licence" yeah I was less than nice in that situation
was taught from a young age respect is earned not given, speak to me like a prick then ill be a prick its simple
I drive thousand of miles a year and rarely see police on motorways anymore. Middle and outside lane huggers not even doing 70mph causing problems More cars now undertaking !dangerous practice. I do see more money making speed vans on the bridges daily which doesn’t educate anybody.
Really good video
you need make a more indepth video about neons becasue just saying as long as its not visible is confusing af
Just have to point out that im a delivery driver so I see police drive around all day and at least once a day up to 3 times a day I see police just put on the lights to go through red lights then put them off again. Is that not recorded so they can get in trouble for that?
Yes, it is all recorded on telematics. So if They’re doing it then they are doing it for policing purpose.
More people crash sober than they do under the influence.
What about speed giveway when driving,for example in a 60mph, can you drive at 64mph as from older cars are harder to stick the arrow dead on 60 and is there a 10% speed allowance?
You won't get done at 64 - general rule (for camera's and most forces anyway) is 10% + 2 for action - so 68 will see action taken. Trafpol can pull you though as it's an offence to go even 1mph over technically, but I've never heard of anyone being done for less than the 10% +2
Betari box goes both ways not all officers are so pleasant unfortunately.
Mate firstly the speed limit should be 70 on motorways this is fair slowing it down won’t help so much, more importantly you think clearing or reading codes fixes things. Leave it to people who know cars. Paying or diagnosis is normally done by a qualified tech who understands how systems work.
Carly has been known to cause FRM issues on some BMW models which is several hundred pounds to replace.
GCM is it ok to ask about engine swaps please ?
Surely that clip stopping the old man was a wind up? How pathetic can you get😂
Did that cop actually say environmental factors as a justification for reducing speed on motorways? - that is the biggest con going - he's been brainwashed. I had a BMWi4 full electric, so I never did the bullshit '50 for the environment' on the motorway stretches where there were no speed cams - why would I?
Of course he says that, he's a completely woke NPC cop like the rest of them
Why would you? So you can reduce the likelihood of getting 3 points a £100 fine and 5 years increased insurance premiums
He’s only telling you what it is. He doesn’t set the speed limits and he’s not expressing his opinion as to whether or not he agrees with the environmental reasons for speed limits. Do you blame the BBC newsreader for the news they read?
@@GCMYT "just following orders" riiiight.. sounds familiar
Dayum a s1krr as a police bike
Im sorry what Owen said about avoiding potholes looks like someone maybe drunk or impaired somehow is just bollox. Lots of people avoid pot holes, I do it all the time and see others doing it. When I see a car do it, I know they just avoided a pothole. How do I know? Well, im following them and I can see the pot hole(s) so its clear they avoided something, which demonstrates they ARE paying attention and in control.
Utter rubbish...🙄 Regarding the comment on speed, look at a car from present day and look at a car from 50yrs ago no one can say a car from the 1960s is safer than present day, the list is endless....👌 I know have friends within the emergency services and over the last 3 decades injures are less...👌 infact lots of people haven't lost there life because vehicles are so much safer, speed limits do not fit modern vehicles they probably did in 1960 in your ford cortina or vauxhall Viva but not vehicles from today....👍
Drink driving personally should be a NO, 0 units should be the limit because each person reacts to alcohol differently. Drug driving well, your some incredible blank of wood.
He's wrong there is nothing in the law saying you have to carry your driving licence with you or any identification whilst driving there the producer they can issue that gives you time to take it to a police station
The law says that you have to produce your documents when required to do so. However, the HORT or producer, used to be there as an option to give the driver 7 days to produce to the police station as it was accepted that people didn’t always carry those documents. It didn’t negate the fact that the law requires you to produce at the time. It was effectively being nice. Its not used often these days as the documents are normally available to police online
A producer is at the discretion of the officer they can choose the one or they can choose to deal with things at the roadside