Vehicle Gallery - Discussion Thread

Dohvolle

punisher5112 wrote: »

Highest driving course, so they need to be trained and tested and pass as a competent advanced driver.

And soon after get snapped up for Roads policing where they get to stand on side of road with said powerful motor, operating Laser speed detector.

punisher5112

punisher5112 wrote: »

Highest driving course, so they need to be trained and tested and pass as a competent advanced driver.

It's not.

punisher5112

foreign wrote: »

It's not.

Higher as in standard one isn't enough.
Is it 4 that's highest, can't recall

punisher5112

punisher5112 wrote: »

Higher as in standard one isn't enough.
Is it 4 that's highest, can't recall

Why would you even know or want to?

Sir Galahad

Driving course changes in the pipeline. Looks like RSA will be heavily involved in early stages of courses and “containment not pursuit” is going to be theme.

punisher5112

bubblypop wrote: »

Why would you even know or want to?

What's it to you, you the internet police?
UK has the different grades so wondering does it follow the same

Sgt. Bilko 09

The golf R is flying around coolock at the moment for those that live nearby

punisher5112

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

The golf R is flying around coolock at the moment for those that live nearby

Really love hearing one been pushed, don't see it often...
Do see it the odd time north side of city.

Sgt. Bilko 09

punisher5112 wrote: »

Really love hearing one been pushed, don't see it often...
Do see it the odd time north side of city.

Yeah it was fast enough alright I was working and was driving by maybe some of the Golf R enthusiasts would have like to have seen seen it lol. Outside clarehall…

PatrickDoherty

I seen a pretty new white Mondeo sport in town last week along with quays pulling someone, looked a cracker lights on the back and rear head rests looked cool never seen it before anyone got pics?

PatrickDoherty

PatrickDoherty wrote: »

I seen a pretty new white Mondeo sport in town last week along with quays pulling someone, looked a cracker lights on the back and rear head rests looked cool never seen it before anyone got pics?

There's an older Vignale attached to Traffic Corp. Was it that?

PatrickDoherty

foreign wrote: »

There's an older Vignale attached to Traffic Corp. Was it that?

Very well could've been, looked spotless from my glancing view thought it was at least 18 or 19.

Sir Galahad

foreign wrote: »

There's an older Vignale attached to Traffic Corp. Was it that?

Easy to clock from the rear, it has two sets of LED lights right above licence plate. Impossible to miss.

punisher5112

Sir Galahad wrote: »

Easy to clock from the rear, it has two sets of LED lights right above licence plate. Impossible to miss.

Yeah it's a terrible fit out to be honest.
Rear headrests are a great place. Slight tint on windows and one wouldn't know

Seen a blue 182 focus hatch the other day, wouldn't know it to be Garda at all... Blends in very well.

4 speed traps I passed on Thursday.

Sir Galahad

punisher5112 wrote: »

4 speed traps I passed on Thursday.

In Dublin ?

POGAN

Sir Galahad wrote: »

In Dublin ?

Wicklow has one them

POGAN

PatrickDoherty wrote: »

Very well could've been, looked spotless from my glancing view thought it was at least 18 or 19.

DMR Castle mondeo it’s Gucci car keep very well!

Ex AC car moved to rpu then

Here it is

https://youtu.be/hRUqQhvoDJ4

There is few mondeo around for management will be changing up soon so units will get some of these

Dohvolle

Can anyone tell me why our motorcycle gardai still wear Leather Trousers & Jacket, and a full face helmet?

Textile technology has come a long way since the rain suits of the 80s, and most modern professional suits carry the same armour and abrasion protection as Leather. Also, leather and our climate do not go well together.
The UK forces have more or less transitioned to textile some time ago. I see the Defence Forces military police are now also wearing nice (expensive) textile suits, having moved away from the camouflage textile suits worn for the last 20 years or so. They do mostly long range convoy escort work, and recently replaced their Deauvilles with the Honda NC750.
The use of full face helmet also raises questions.
Modern system helmets offer similar, if not better protection than full face, and some already come fitted for audio. Combine that with the ability to not needing to take the helmet off when you need to speak to someone on the roadside.

Why do we do it different here?

Sir Galahad

Dohvolle wrote: »

Can anyone tell me why our motorcycle gardai still wear Leather Trousers & Jacket, and a full face helmet?

Textile technology has come a long way since the rain suits of the 80s, and most modern professional suits carry the same armour and abrasion protection as Leather. Also, leather and our climate do not go well together.
The UK forces have more or less transitioned to textile some time ago. I see the Defence Forces military police are now also wearing nice (expensive) textile suits, having moved away from the camouflage textile suits worn for the last 20 years or so. They do mostly long range convoy escort work, and recently replaced their Deauvilles with the Honda NC750.
The use of full face helmet also raises questions.
Modern system helmets offer similar, if not better protection than full face, and some already come fitted for audio. Combine that with the ability to not needing to take the helmet off when you need to speak to someone on the roadside.

Why do we do it different here?

The German made leathers were brought in after serious safety reports were done by a “well known” bike instructor who was articulate and knowledgable. Each suit is custom measured and made. Previously bikers wore wax jackets and Everoak helmets.Arai were chosen after serious testing and reporting. Their race pedigree and safety record were and still are second to none. Textile suits were available to trainee motorcyclists but leathers are seen as gold standard.

Dohvolle

Sir Galahad wrote: »

The German made leathers were brought in after serious safety reports were done by a “well known” bike instructor who was articulate and knowledgable. Each suit is custom measured and made. Previously bikers wore wax jackets and Everoak helmets.Arai were chosen after serious testing and reporting. Their race pedigree and safety record were and still are second to none. Textile suits were available to trainee motorcyclists but leathers are seen as gold standard.

That was in 1996. I was there when the change was made. (Around then we started getting factory kitted motorcycles too, instead of bolting on some lights, panniers and a siren to a standard civvy bike). Much has changed since then.
Race pedigree is nonsense. The racetrack has no road furniture that would be responsible for the majority of motorcycle injuries. There is a very clear standard for motorcycle helmet safety. Why do the UK use system helmets when their bikes will spend far more time travelling at motorway speeds than hours?

Sir Galahad

Dohvolle wrote: »

That was in 1996. I was there when the change was made. (Around then we started getting factory kitted motorcycles too, instead of bolting on some lights, panniers and a siren to a standard civvy bike). Much has changed since then.
Race pedigree is nonsense. The racetrack has no road furniture that would be responsible for the majority of motorcycle injuries. There is a very clear standard for motorcycle helmet safety. Why do the UK use system helmets when their bikes will spend far more time travelling at motorway speeds than hours?

I’d have thought you’d have a better chance getting the answer to your questions in either the depot or the driving school in the college.

Dohvolle

Sir Galahad wrote: »

I’d have thought you’d have a better chance getting the answer to your questions in either the depot or the driving school in the college.

I have not had cause to visit one for 3 years, and the other for 23....
So here was the next best thing. Given as how it is a "Discussion" thread....

punisher5112

Honda fcuked up big time with the pan European in police spec, the equipment messed with it so much they were suffering from the death wobble.....

These were once the bike of choice over many a police force, by God though they were one heavy bike to pick up..... Had a run on a few, dropped one, helped a guard one day that was in a accident in the city too, there obviously is a knack to doing it but he was in a bit of pain so sat it up.

I know off topic but a lot of congestion could be cut in Dublin if we followed the likes of London with more mopeds/motorbikes.... Brings me back to 2001 when I started the amount of bikes on the road and now very little imo and very rare to see a motorbike cop.....

Dohvolle

There used to be at least one motorcycle in every district, then they all went to traffic/RPU. Kinda did away with the usefulness of the smaller bike along the way. Before the move there used to be a ComPol member down these parts who never used the car, he could get up close and personal in the estates on the bike much easier. Handy also for dealing with the anti social behaviour at the wrong end of a pedestrian amenity. (Yes this is what I did my dissertation on).

The 11 pan was fine, made a great Polis bike. The 1300 though was a deathtrap from the outset in police mode. If the weight in the panniers was off balance (hello?) at high speeds the bike started a sometimes fatal weave. Weight was too far outside the C/G triangle. Add to that the radio bump so high up and rearward added to the mess.

Amazing how honda went from cornering the Police Bike market at one stage (CBX750, 1100 Pan, Deauville) to abandoning it completely, to focus on designing bikes that nobody wants.
Spanish police are still using 650 Deauvilles in the towns. Ideal for getting around the pedestrianised areas without upsetting the natives or tourists. Otherwise they are parking up the Renault and walking....

BaronVon

Dohvolle wrote: »

Can anyone tell me why our motorcycle gardai still wear Leather Trousers & Jacket, and a full face helmet?

Textile technology has come a long way since the rain suits of the 80s, and most modern professional suits carry the same armour and abrasion protection as Leather. Also, leather and our climate do not go well together.
The UK forces have more or less transitioned to textile some time ago. I see the Defence Forces military police are now also wearing nice (expensive) textile suits, having moved away from the camouflage textile suits worn for the last 20 years or so. They do mostly long range convoy escort work, and recently replaced their Deauvilles with the Honda NC750.
The use of full face helmet also raises questions.
Modern system helmets offer similar, if not better protection than full face, and some already come fitted for audio. Combine that with the ability to not needing to take the helmet off when you need to speak to someone on the roadside.

Why do we do it different here?

Presumably it is looked at from a pure safety point of view, and if you're going to come off the bike, leathers will provide the ultimate protection. Same as a full face helmet.

I have made submissions about flip helmets, far more practical and a lot of complaints come from the fact "the biker shouted at me". A flip helmet would avoid a lot of these, and be far more practical and comfortable. AFAIK some of the UK forces are using flip helmets for day to day stuff, and also have a full face for higher risk duties, e.g. escorts.

Same with a textile suit, far more maneuverable and comfortable than leathers, and would avoid the necessity of putting on wet gear when a rain shower appears....

Sir Galahad

BaronVon wrote: »

I have made submissions about flip helmets, far more practical and a lot of complaints come from the fact "the biker shouted at me". A flip helmet would avoid a lot of these, and be far more practical and comfortable. AFAIK some of the UK forces are using flip helmets for day to day stuff, and also have a full face for higher risk duties, e.g. escorts.

The problem with the Mule is that he will ride with it up and then claim when he has an accident with injuries caused by the flip up :rolleyes: so they'll never bring them in.

carzony

161 Hatchback brownish focus seen around Inchicore this morning, unusual to see the hatchback model.
Also, a 07 Mondeo is still flying around Crumlin/Inchicore. The one I posted around December I think it was

punisher5112

carzony wrote: »

161 Hatchback brownish focus seen around Inchicore this morning, unusual to see the hatchback model.
Also, a 07 Mondeo is still flying around Crumlin/Inchicore. The one I posted around December I think it was

Covid brought back out some of the older stock... Mondeo and corollas I noticed 2005 ones too.

Sgt. Bilko 09

Hyundai Iconiq on patrol there today in Beaumont lol two lads in swearing buckets (I reckon) out of embarrassment rather than the heat, horrid looking car

Sgt. Bilko 09

Sgt. Bilko 09 wrote: »

Hyundai Iconiq on patrol there today in Beaumont lol two lads in swearing buckets (I reckon) out of embarrassment rather than the heat, horrid looking car

That's attached to Ballymun