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Old 09-01-2007, 01:36 PM   #1
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If only he used his ute for good - instead of evil

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Old 09-01-2007, 01:39 PM   #2
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haha the bmw was in close proximity 'behind' the xr8
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Old 09-01-2007, 01:42 PM   #3
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While 160 odd in an 80 zone is reasonably bad, the fact that there were no other cars on the road, it is probably not as bad as the guy at the end of the story:

In other news, a 28-year-old man from Mayfield in the Hunter Valley, driving a white Hyundai Excel, was pulled over by police in a routine stop and was allegedly found to have been banned from driving until 2073 due to previous charges.
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Old 09-01-2007, 01:44 PM   #4
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Funny how they went for the ute 1st and not the BMW .
But whats the story of the guy not getting his licence back until 2073 (will there be car still then )
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Old 09-01-2007, 01:54 PM   #5
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Ye funny that, even though the BMW was behind the XR8 and would have been an easier target.

Why?? Just incase it was the Faber Castell heir (little pr!@k) off joy riding in another one of his dads cars, got off last time with the excuse that a BMW is designed for those speeds, mind you he didn't even have his licence at the time.
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Old 09-01-2007, 02:48 PM   #6
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The 2073 part was pretty funny - I wonder what he did...
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Old 09-01-2007, 02:54 PM   #7
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Hehehe, at least the XR8 was in front. 2073? I dunno, but in an excel, he couldnt have been doing much. :dj:
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Old 09-01-2007, 02:57 PM   #8
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Hehehe, at least the XR8 was in front. 2073? I dunno, but in an excel, he couldnt have been doing much. :dj:
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Old 09-01-2007, 03:01 PM   #9
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If only he used his ute for good - instead of evil

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...104951902.html

musta been stuck in 2nd at such a low speed , although going that fast in an 80 zone on a road meant for 110k was very stupid ..
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Old 09-01-2007, 04:57 PM   #10
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That road isn't to bad for speed but 160ish defiantly pushing it. I have had two separate emails from friends asking if that was me who got caught (same vehicle, location and age), they must think I’m really silly lol.
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Old 09-01-2007, 05:16 PM   #11
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Ha, ha, ha, ha.... what a crack up - the last guy banned from driving until 2073. I'm tippin' that if he he 28 now and and created so much havoc not be be allowed to drive for another 66 years, I doubt very much that he will be alive then anyway...
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Old 09-01-2007, 05:27 PM   #12
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Why?? Just incase it was the Faber Castell heir (little pr!@k) off joy riding in another one of his dads cars, got off last time with the excuse that a BMW is designed for those speeds, mind you he didn't even have his licence at the time.
DPP appealed and won - he did lose his licence - and he was on his Ps at the time.

It happened at the Mooney Mooney bridge dipper on the f3 freeway on the downhill run. An unmarked highway patrol Magna got him on the other side - the actual speed they nicked him for was what he pulled off on the downhill run, and although he was speeding, he wasnt doing 180km/h plus the entire length of the f3 the way the media lets you believe.
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Old 09-01-2007, 05:30 PM   #13
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Ye funny that, even though the BMW was behind the XR8 and would have been an easier target.
Usually they would go for the car in front and take the reg of the second car, then knock on the front door. they dont usually get away...
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Old 09-01-2007, 06:31 PM   #14
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Why?? Just incase it was the Faber Castell heir (little pr!@k) off joy riding in another one of his dads cars, got off last time with the excuse that a BMW is designed for those speeds, mind you he didn't even have his licence at the time.
Sport - he was indeed licensed. Sorry, I see Daves mentioned that.
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Old 09-01-2007, 06:50 PM   #15
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Well that was the story at the time that he was only a learner driver, I stand corrected.
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Old 09-01-2007, 07:42 PM   #16
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In other news, a 28-year-old man from Mayfield in the Hunter Valley, driving a white Hyundai Excel, was pulled over by police in a routine stop and was allegedly found to have been banned from driving until 2073 due to previous charges.[/i][/QUOTE]

hehe probably my ex boss :thebirds: just proves you don't need many brain cells to live in mayfield eh?
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Old 09-01-2007, 08:23 PM   #17
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Geez 2073, oh well might as well save up and buy an electric wheel chair it's the only thing he'll be driving for the rest of his life.

On another note here's another one 100km's over the limit.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/...104974849.html
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Old 10-01-2007, 08:58 AM   #18
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a lot of people driving at and over 100kmph of the posted limit... I think it's a sign we need to build every street/road/fwy/hwy as an autobahn!! : :eclipsee_
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Old 10-01-2007, 09:05 AM   #19
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a lot of people driving at and over 100kmph of the posted limit... I think it's a sign we need to build every street/road/fwy/hwy as an autobahn!! : :eclipsee_
thats right!! if we raise the speed limits to 500kmh then everyone will be safe and no one will break the law.... well maybe the guy in the excel...lol
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Old 10-01-2007, 09:49 AM   #20
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The 2073 part was pretty funny - I wonder what he did...
Without naming names, that fellow was a habitual offender who I have had dealings with whilst at work. He is a liar and a waste of space and Mayfield(western suburb of Newcastle) will be a better place without him.
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