AutoTazer - is it legal in UK ?????
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I very much doubt this is legal, imagine the litigation that would fly if a thief got into your car, got zapped and died from heart failure? I suppose the same law stops you putting mantraps in your house etc.
The idea of barbequed scrote does appeal though. However, if you're going to do it, do it properly. A 50Kv @ 15 Amps would be far more suitable. Might have to send the car to the valet afterwards though.
The idea of barbequed scrote does appeal though. However, if you're going to do it, do it properly. A 50Kv @ 15 Amps would be far more suitable. Might have to send the car to the valet afterwards though.
I almost bought one of these about 3 years ago. They work off a normal ickle 9v battery, so the "shock" given isn't nearly enough to hurt anyone (and nothing like in the picture).
If you read the bumf on the web site (assuming it hasn't changed, I haven't checked) they say that it's legal coz it wont hurt anyone permanently, just give them a shock. And apparently it does work through gloves (though personally I have my doubts).
Didn't buy one .... too gimmiky, it was expensive (>200 quid) and I thought I'd end up spending a fortune on 9v batteries .....
If you read the bumf on the web site (assuming it hasn't changed, I haven't checked) they say that it's legal coz it wont hurt anyone permanently, just give them a shock. And apparently it does work through gloves (though personally I have my doubts).
Didn't buy one .... too gimmiky, it was expensive (>200 quid) and I thought I'd end up spending a fortune on 9v batteries .....
Carzee....well they were demonstrating it at the Autosport show a ouple of years back (the topgear one0 so I guess they may still be leagal..however....
Was there with few mates so we decide to go and see who could hold onto it the longest (cos we're children)....which of course attracted other people to come and try. It is a bloody big jolt, and I held on for all of 10 seconds. But it does turn off after 30 seconds, and the one guy who looked just like a psycho car thief (what a favourable description!) walked uo, gritted his teeth, and held on till it stopped. didnt actually look all that bothtered either! It should blow up after 30 seconds - that would be far cooler
Night
Was there with few mates so we decide to go and see who could hold onto it the longest (cos we're children)....which of course attracted other people to come and try. It is a bloody big jolt, and I held on for all of 10 seconds. But it does turn off after 30 seconds, and the one guy who looked just like a psycho car thief (what a favourable description!) walked uo, gritted his teeth, and held on till it stopped. didnt actually look all that bothtered either! It should blow up after 30 seconds - that would be far cooler
Night
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I remember a case where a fella wired his Cossie up to the mains, cant remember the outcome though.
That however looks just the ticket!
Matt.
Guy was in Runcorn I think @ 1988 (I'm sure my old man used to work with him), scally trying to rob it ended up in Casualty, the owner ended up in court for GBH or something...
Yes, it was the car park attendent who got shocked. He thought it was a car bomb because of the wire hanging from it.
In law, electricity is classed as a 'noxious substance' and wiring your car up will be illegal under most circumstances. The problem with the cosworth case was that it was a 'hidden' trap and it was also indiscriminate (ie a kiddy could have been fried).
The Autotaser thing is legal, if they say it is, probably because it has large warnings on it, is highly visible, and will only shock someone in your car (ie within your private property).
However, I'm sure that if injury resulted, you could be sued in a civil court by the thief, or prosecuted by the police.
Maybe a real lawyer could shed light on this - my law degree is a bit rusty!!!
Domster
>> Edited by domster on Thursday 23 May 10:02
In law, electricity is classed as a 'noxious substance' and wiring your car up will be illegal under most circumstances. The problem with the cosworth case was that it was a 'hidden' trap and it was also indiscriminate (ie a kiddy could have been fried).
The Autotaser thing is legal, if they say it is, probably because it has large warnings on it, is highly visible, and will only shock someone in your car (ie within your private property).
However, I'm sure that if injury resulted, you could be sued in a civil court by the thief, or prosecuted by the police.
Maybe a real lawyer could shed light on this - my law degree is a bit rusty!!!
Domster
>> Edited by domster on Thursday 23 May 10:02
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