Thank you Papakura / Pukekohe police
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1.00am Sunday we were all woken up by the all-too-familiar 'oonce-oonce' of a very loud and bassy car stereo followed by much girly giggling and shouting. Shortly after we got the wheelspins and 'tooosh' of daft dump-valves. Then the racing began.....
Some time shortly after this my eldest daughter woke up and, unusually for her, was scared by all the commotion outside our gate. Jane and I went down stairs to investigate thinking it was just a boy racer passing by who couldn't resist the gravel-covered lay-by. Before too long the whole of the road was lined with a varied assortment of noisy jap-crap and dozens and dozens of p*ssed teenagers. After a couple of burn-outs, smashed bottles, shouting and a race we decided it was time to call the police - 1.30am.
By the time we'd called the police for the second time and waited without any joy for someone to turn up the little t
ts had had enough it was 2.30am. There was a traffic jam down our road as all the cars poured out. I lost count after 60 of them, but it took over 10 minutes for them to all drive past! In all there must have been between 100-200 people leaving behind their rubbish for my neighbours and I to clear up.
It was all very frustrating as there's nothing I could do. If I'd gone out there and told them to off, i'd have gotten some abuse at best, set upon at worst but more likely a few smashed windows when we least expected it. I even chased away two little slappers peeing in our driveway!
It really bugs me that the police didn't bother turning up or even contacting us. They're more than happy to ping people driving at 110kph down the motorway in perfect conditions but don't bother coming out when there's a well organised full-on race going on down a public road - two abreast into blind corners!
Obviously they would of had sentries posted at each end and would have scattered at the first sign of the old bill but that's all I really wanted so that my kids could go to sleep!
Some time shortly after this my eldest daughter woke up and, unusually for her, was scared by all the commotion outside our gate. Jane and I went down stairs to investigate thinking it was just a boy racer passing by who couldn't resist the gravel-covered lay-by. Before too long the whole of the road was lined with a varied assortment of noisy jap-crap and dozens and dozens of p*ssed teenagers. After a couple of burn-outs, smashed bottles, shouting and a race we decided it was time to call the police - 1.30am.
By the time we'd called the police for the second time and waited without any joy for someone to turn up the little t
ts had had enough it was 2.30am. There was a traffic jam down our road as all the cars poured out. I lost count after 60 of them, but it took over 10 minutes for them to all drive past! In all there must have been between 100-200 people leaving behind their rubbish for my neighbours and I to clear up. It was all very frustrating as there's nothing I could do. If I'd gone out there and told them to
off, i'd have gotten some abuse at best, set upon at worst but more likely a few smashed windows when we least expected it. I even chased away two little slappers peeing in our driveway! It really bugs me that the police didn't bother turning up or even contacting us. They're more than happy to ping people driving at 110kph down the motorway in perfect conditions but don't bother coming out when there's a well organised full-on race going on down a public road - two abreast into blind corners!
Obviously they would of had sentries posted at each end and would have scattered at the first sign of the old bill but that's all I really wanted so that my kids could go to sleep!
Welcome to NZ…. Sadly that's the way policing works…. What's the point in fining these blokes who won't pay and don't give a sh1t anyway. The thing that REALLY pisses me off is that this will go on until it becomes a huge problem and then the government will pass some other stupid law to stop it when there's laws there already that are perfectly able to stop it that'll do nothing but punish proper, law-abiding motorists.
Basically there's precious little that can be done unless the Police actually pull finger and use the laws that are there…. But we all know they'd rather sit in their vans beside the motorway doing "Real" speed policing
Basically there's precious little that can be done unless the Police actually pull finger and use the laws that are there…. But we all know they'd rather sit in their vans beside the motorway doing "Real" speed policing
Sorry to hear this Jaimie. I don't understand why the cops didnt even call you back. I know there was nothing you could have done to stop this yourself. I would have taken down as many rego plates as possible and video footage from the window, sent a copy to one of the news stations and a copy to the police stating what you have done.
For one on one instances, my sisters parter threw stones and clods from the garden at boy racers drifting around a corner past their house. Was because their kids ride their bikes on the same corner. Anyway he was there waiting for them one day and bingo - got one of the guys right in the peach, unfortunate for them they had the windows down! They havent been back drifting ever since.
One thing I like to do esp while out jogging is pretend to cross the road without looking when i can sense they are near. I step out on the road. Makes them slow down real quick
then step back give them a fat finger and continue one.
Lastly I recently threw a shopping trolly infront of one guy just recently while I was about to cross a zebra crossing at the supermarket. No damage to his car, but certainly a smile on my dial. Must be that crazy 1/15th spanish I have in me coming out LOL.
For one on one instances, my sisters parter threw stones and clods from the garden at boy racers drifting around a corner past their house. Was because their kids ride their bikes on the same corner. Anyway he was there waiting for them one day and bingo - got one of the guys right in the peach, unfortunate for them they had the windows down! They havent been back drifting ever since.
One thing I like to do esp while out jogging is pretend to cross the road without looking when i can sense they are near. I step out on the road. Makes them slow down real quick
then step back give them a fat finger and continue one. Lastly I recently threw a shopping trolly infront of one guy just recently while I was about to cross a zebra crossing at the supermarket. No damage to his car, but certainly a smile on my dial. Must be that crazy 1/15th spanish I have in me coming out LOL.
Unfortunately because we are in a rural area and our house is behind some trees I would have had to go out on the road to video them and/or note down some number plates. There were literally dozens of them standing around on both sides of the road including just outside my gate. Basically I didn't want to draw attention to our house as I've got my wife and kids safety to worry about and my girls bedroom would be the nearest to the road (i.e. first to get hit in a stone attack). However, when people came onto the property that was different again and I've never seen two teenage girls move so fast, especially as they had their knickers around their ankles! Mind you, judging by the look of them, I suspect their undergarments were frequently used as ankle warmers!
If it had been one or two of them I would have got mr chainsaw and mr axe out and gone for a quiet word ;-)
I used to have a Black Widow sling-shot in the UK - a ball bearing from one of those babies would go through anything - perhaps I should check out the availability in NZ just in case they decide on doing it again.
If it had been one or two of them I would have got mr chainsaw and mr axe out and gone for a quiet word ;-)
I used to have a Black Widow sling-shot in the UK - a ball bearing from one of those babies would go through anything - perhaps I should check out the availability in NZ just in case they decide on doing it again.
jamieheasman said:
I used to have a Black Widow sling-shot in the UK - a ball bearing from one of those babies would go through anything - perhaps I should check out the availability in NZ just in case they decide on doing it again.
Save your money and go buy a bag off truss strapping nails from a builders merchant,no matter how they land one pointy bit will always be up,works a treat,(so iv'e been told)
HEhe what ya should do is keep a supply of Z-nails handy.... then next time they show up, just get in the car and go for a wee drive... drive through the throng on the road just slowly but sprinkle Z-nails out the window liberally.... it'll be impossible for them to pick them all up in the dark, and it'll mean that you've got to pick them up after they go, but it might be a way of getting them to piss off and not come back 
GravelBen said:
maybe you should have told the cops you were planning on driving down a deserted road at 112kph? that would have got them out in force for sure!
I like the whole 'road strewn with nails' idea, even if it is a bit random. I can understand you not wanting to get directly involved Jamie (what with your wife and kids in the house)... would be a different kettle of fish if it was you and a few mates renting the place 
Yeah, thought of the nail thing too but what about innocent passers-by? I'd hate for someone not associated with the 'event' to become a victim.
The annoying thing is a few of them were doing the 'bounce-off-the-rev-limiter-and-look-at-all-the-tyre-smoke' thing and those damn Japanese engines just take the abuse and then produce the goods for a quick race! I was praying for a big loud bang and a stranded car - they wouldn't of found much on their return I can tell you.
The irony of having a WRX, a VR4 and a TVR (I only buy cars with 3 letter acronyms - got a BMW too!) parked on our drive at the time was not wasted on me either! I did think about getting on my ride-on lawn mower and sidling-up to them and offering them a race. ;-)
The annoying thing is a few of them were doing the 'bounce-off-the-rev-limiter-and-look-at-all-the-tyre-smoke' thing and those damn Japanese engines just take the abuse and then produce the goods for a quick race! I was praying for a big loud bang and a stranded car - they wouldn't of found much on their return I can tell you.
The irony of having a WRX, a VR4 and a TVR (I only buy cars with 3 letter acronyms - got a BMW too!) parked on our drive at the time was not wasted on me either! I did think about getting on my ride-on lawn mower and sidling-up to them and offering them a race. ;-)
Got a rifle? I reckon they'd disappear pretty quick if someone started putting bullets in their nice shiny wheels (or nice shiny painted-on tyres).
inspiration! all you need is an imitation siren (from dick smith etc) and a flashing light to stick on the roof of your car. they'll think your house is owned by plain-clothes plod, and will instantly be as far away as possible.
probably work better on the VR4 than the TVR though
>> Edited by GravelBen on Tuesday 7th February 05:30
inspiration! all you need is an imitation siren (from dick smith etc) and a flashing light to stick on the roof of your car. they'll think your house is owned by plain-clothes plod, and will instantly be as far away as possible.
probably work better on the VR4 than the TVR though
>> Edited by GravelBen on Tuesday 7th February 05:30
Actually, in the end, I'd say the best weapon would be Mr Heasman himself, crouching, hidden in the bushes with a video camera, recording the illegal activities... we've seen what happens when a tool posts video of HIMSELF on the internet doing stupid things, surely they'd act if you handed them the info on the proverbial silver platter?
Sorry to hear that jamieheadsman, many great ideas here. As mentioned the response might be better if you say youths “racing” each other in “high powered” sports cars, if you can get in lines such as “think of the underprivileged, under educated, pacific island children living in the P lab next door” etc. it could work to your advantage.
jamieheasman said:Really cool fun. Had one years ago which got nicked along with a number of other bits 'n' pieces . . . and the Datsun 180B they were in.
I used to have a Black Widow sling-shot in the UK - a ball bearing from one of those babies would go through anything - perhaps I should check out the availability in NZ just in case they decide on doing it again.
Unfortunately they are now an offensive weapon. There are ways of getting them but not worth the hassle.
speedy_thrills said:That reminds me that I once came across something on the internet that would be a great hobby project . . .
Wouldn’t an air rifle be just as good? I believe low powered ones can be obtained without a licence.
An Air-Compressor driven, Paintball Gatling Gun
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yep, nice idea and with the paint balls filled with the extra hot chill sauce !!! brake fluid for the nice paint jobs, make up remover for the slappers ?
I think the recording of the cops siren would do the trick, just play it so they can just hear it, spook the heard and they do a runner......never the wiser, just thinking they did a runner from the cops.
The other thing to do (and not play with the cops), but you had someone on your property, thats a bigger crime than street racing, should have rung that in !! no response from that then the cops really are loosing it - as for speeding tickets and this new ticketing 5 kph over - someone shoot me, I am going to break the law !
I think the recording of the cops siren would do the trick, just play it so they can just hear it, spook the heard and they do a runner......never the wiser, just thinking they did a runner from the cops.
The other thing to do (and not play with the cops), but you had someone on your property, thats a bigger crime than street racing, should have rung that in !! no response from that then the cops really are loosing it - as for speeding tickets and this new ticketing 5 kph over - someone shoot me, I am going to break the law !
speedy_thrills said:
Unfortunately they are now an offensive weapon. There are ways of getting them but not worth the hassle.
You can get high powered air-rifles, ie more powerful than a .22, without a licence
Citzens road block? Surely you can buy sets of road spikes off the internet? One at each end of the street, maned by a few local with pitchforks. :lol:
Just stop em from leaving until the BiB arrive.
kiwi le said:
this new ticketing 5 kph over
is that everywhere? I heard an ad on radio yesterday saying they're doing that near schools, which might be fair enough as thats somewhere people should be below the limit rather than on it, and the school-run mums are some of the worst for actual inappropriate speed, but now they'll all just stare straight at their speedo instead of at <cellphone/kid/stereo etc> Did piss me off a tad the whole "think of the children" / "speeders are paedophiles and murderers" thing they kept pushing though.
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