Policing car meets . . .

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Police issue 30 offence reports at 500-car meet in Sheffield

Three cars were seized and two people prohibited from driving at the Sheffield event, police say.
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I don't know what kind of car meet this was but I'm sure everyone is guessing. I'm also sure no one will take their cars out without valid insurance and mot. But it seems the Police do keep an eye on such things, at least in Sheffield. For info . . .
 
Been at two meets this year with Police having a gander, Carlton towers and Sewerby fields. Both Classic static shows seemed weird thought they were just having a cheeky break and may be an ice cream, perhaps not?
 
I think we can imagine - surprised there wasnt more seized tbh - have known police at other car events as Paul mentions :cool:
 
Looks like that was the usual Chav type Boy Racer type of meet up not a truly organised event. No wonder the Police attended and sorted them out.
 
Police used to be waiting outside of GTI International when it was held at TRL in Crowthorne...and that was about 30 years ago!!!

They even assisted in dragging the slammed VWs off the speed bumps at the exit.
 
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Police only do that to vehicles on the road not during building, link here explains all
 
AleNod said:
www.bbc.co.uk

Police issue 30 offence reports at 500-car meet in Sheffield

Three cars were seized and two people prohibited from driving at the Sheffield event, police say.
www.bbc.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk

I don't know what kind of car meet this was but I'm sure everyone is guessing. I'm also sure no one will take their cars out without valid insurance and mot. But it seems the Police do keep an eye on such things, at least in Sheffield. For info . . .
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Sounds like a 'Need for Speed' crew meeting - glad I missed that one ;)
 
Pingu said:
I've heard they also check rebodies for conformity.
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Conformity with what? 'ReBodies' is a difficult one especially if the car has a valid MOT. Obviously the police can stick one on you for number plate spacing or colour, sharp edges, tyres that stick out too far, the kind of thing that has been done since the last MOT. But I don't think the policeman is qualified to decide if the chassis or monocoque has been altered.

He might also tut if the car looks like a Cobra but is registered as a BMW. But he's not going to impound a Porsche 924 if it has a full 944 body kit or an 80's Audi 80 Coupe with a quatro body kit ie looking like a totally different model. Or a basic BMW for having M badges.

I've driven in front of, alongside and past police cars and they haven't batted an eyelid. The ANPR likely just says 'Grey BMW, Taxed, Tested and Insured'.

One day I might change the V5 but I'm in no hurry.
 
Soft targets I guess. Went to a classic car meeting this morning and saw this lovely M roadster, but running plate shows it as a SORN 330ci with no MOT.
***update: its actually fine and the 330ci just has a very similar reg***
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I sometimes watch AdamC3048's YouTube channel, where he records some of these types of meets

Do'nuts, engine revving, flame shooting and drifting ~ usually there is a police presence turning up to clamp down on it

Shame as it spoils it for the real enthusiasts
 
NeRo said:
I sometimes watch AdamC3048's YouTube channel, where he records some of these types of meets

Do'nuts, engine revving, flame shooting and drifting ~ usually there is a police presence turning up to clamp down on it

Shame as it spoils it for the real enthusiasts
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Been the same for decades. 'Max power' events held in supermarket car parks notified via social media (nowadays).
Supermarkets have got wise to it, apparently, and will fine anyone visiting their car parks out of trading hours. ANPR cameras have their uses.
 
Duncodin said:
Conformity with what? 'ReBodies' is a difficult one especially if the car has a valid MOT. Obviously the police can stick one on you for number plate spacing or colour, sharp edges, tyres that stick out too far, the kind of thing that has been done since the last MOT. But I don't think the policeman is qualified to decide if the chassis or monocoque has been altered.

He might also tut if the car looks like a Cobra but is registered as a BMW. But he's not going to impound a Porsche 924 if it has a full 944 body kit or an 80's Audi 80 Coupe with a quatro body kit ie looking like a totally different model. Or a basic BMW for having M badges.

I've driven in front of, alongside and past police cars and they haven't batted an eyelid. The ANPR likely just says 'Grey BMW, Taxed, Tested and Insured'.

One day I might change the V5 but I'm in no hurry.
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Seat belt anchorages and airbags are the easiest and most common checks.
 
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