Ride Well or Not So Well

[AnRSguy]

 

I think I have seen it all now.

[MotorinLA]

Apparently they have a hands-free law in India too, it just works a little differently...

[Wheels Rollin']

I think I have seen it all now.

Don't lull yourself into believing that, Bryant... Someone out there is already plotting a way to 'outlandinsh' this outlandish stunt -- believe me... And for what? A few clicks of fame? Sheesh! How low some will stoop <>...

 

~ Bill

[AnRSguy]

I think I have seen it all now.

Don't lull yourself into believing that, Bryant... Someone out there is already plotting a way to 'outlandinsh' this outlandish stunt -- believe me... And for what? A few clicks of fame? Sheesh! How low some will stoop <>...

 

~ Bill

 

You're probably right, can't wait to see some woman putting on her makeup in a fullface helmet. At speed of course.

[upflying]

So is standing on the saddle more acceptable?

 

[Wheels Rollin']

So is standing on the saddle more acceptable?

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After witnessing this display of skill, daring, and bravery-in-the-face-of-overwhelming-danger, you're pulled over by this LEO a few days later... When you respectfully, yet somewhat meekly ask why, you're told it's because you've been riding, in his view, '... irresponsibly and in a manner that could endanger the lives of others...'... '... But I was just copying what I saw you do the other day when you passed me on the road...', you reply, a righteousness in your voice... '... That was then, son, this is now... It's now all about what I say -- not what I've done...'

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So much for leading by example... Credibility? Responsibility? Accountability? And what about the 'what if?' <>... Anywhere else but on the street? Good on ya' -- have fun and enjoy... But on the street? And in uniform? That causes me to question judgement -- and in an Officer of the Law, that's a question I'd rather not have...

 

DISCLAIMER: This is just a YouTube video and the circumstances surrounding its production are unknown... So, if my sentiments should turn out to be in error based on what I observed and read into those observations, then please accept my sincere apologies...

 

~ Bill

[upflying]

An on-duty stunt for the benefit of a cell phone camera. You need to fire the officer before he earns a disability retirement.

[chemman]

Ain't physics just grand. All the stupid stuff we could do on our bikes.

[Wheels Rollin']

An on-duty stunt for the benefit of a cell phone camera. You need to fire the officer before he earns a disabilityretirement.

Hmmm... Interesting point, Bob -- which leads me to a question... Had the Officer been injured in the process of performing this stunt, perhaps even to the point of no longer being able to perform his duties, do you think any kind of disability benefit would be possible? I suspect the application would make interesting reading when coupled with the video... A jury might not be sympathetic either should it go to litigation <>...

 

~ Bill

[Damean]

I remember an episode of CHiP's where Ponch and Jon were doing the exact same thing for a group of school kids, I believe...

 

Being that this WAS a youtube vid, I'm really wanting to believe that there were stipulations to this, either being a closed street, or the guy not even really being a cop, it was youtube, after all. Most LEO's I know, while in uniform, have their bits locked down tight, especially motor officers. If it really was an officer, and it was a live street, all I can say is wow, and not the good kind of wow.

[upflying]

The vid seemed genuine to me. Siren, lights and uniform add to the credibility of the video. My guess is this was filmed by another officer in a cage unit..(pun intended) Street seems open to traffic.

The only time I have seen this performed is during an exhibition drill demo team. Not the case on the video. Anyone from Indianapolis able to share more info on this?

[Bullett]

An on-duty stunt for the benefit of a cell phone camera. You need to fire the officer before he earns a disabilityretirement.

Hmmm... Interesting point, Bob -- which leads me to a question... Had the Officer been injured in the process of performing this stunt, perhaps even to the point of no longer being able to perform his duties, do you think any kind of disability benefit would be possible? I suspect the application would make interesting reading when coupled with the video... A jury might not be sympathetic either should it go to litigation <>...

 

~ Bill

 

In Utah he could file for workers' comp. The "horseplay" defense would be raised and he would argue that they did this kind of thing "at the office" on a routine basis.

[MotorinLA]

It would appear that this guy may be part of the Indianapolis Police Drill Team as seen

, altough this looks more like an impromptu performance...

[Agent_Orange]

I can assure you that on my dept, Miami Dade Fire Rescue MERT, you would be fired, plus you would be turned down for workers comp, and any other benefit you could think up. NO if,and, or but.

 

You were outside the scope of training, duties, and job description. Plus you were operating a dept vehicle in a reckless and imprudent fashion.

 

 

Oh, almost forgot the catch-all, 'conduct unbecoming'.