Yes officer my car is road worthy it has a MOT. But are the roads worthy for my car with a MOT.......NAw but thats fine!!!....

@connorbruce3366

3 жыл бұрын

Scottish roads have to be the worst in the uk

@L3g4cyTT

3 жыл бұрын

You go away.. you bad man

@judstain88

3 жыл бұрын

However, you must bear in mind that the police do not maintain the roads.

@woody555kl

3 жыл бұрын

Catch 22, put a loud exhaust on your car to stop you from hearing it rattling into potholes🤣

@woody555kl

3 жыл бұрын

@@connorbruce3366 where abouts tho Scotland is a big place,my uncle lives on loch garry and the roads surrounding are amazing.

I got followed for a mile or so and then pulled over in Kettering a couple of months ago. The two coppers wanted a look around my just finished hot rod matt black V8 ford zodiac. After showing them the engine bay and the huge brembo brakes I realised they were more interested in seeing the car than trying to catch me out for any violations. Once I realised it was just a chat, I said to one of them "I thought you were going to get funny about the loud exhausts". The copper smiled and replied "it sounds great." then I said "is it alright to give it a bit of noisy then when I pull away?" and both the coppers gave me a discreet thumb up.....

@BMXeditsWTP12

3 жыл бұрын

At what point did you bend over for the lads?

@iiiexeiii7233

3 жыл бұрын

That's not cool. Stopping you to have a look at your car while grooming gangs rape Children and people are getting stabbed. I'd report it, they are being paid a lot of money to Police the streets, not go to car shows. They know they can get away with it because the innocent driver will just be relieved to not be in any trouble. If someone was sweeping the floor at Mcdonalds, is it OK for him to drop his broom to go outside because his favourite Ferrari has just parked up and start questioning the owner about it. He'd probably get a warning or get sacked. Do your job n mind your own business of being a Public servant.

@iiiexeiii7233

3 жыл бұрын

* You complete Bastards (apart from the few genuinely nice ones). You're nothing without the uniform and would run a mile from any trouble on a day off in Civilian clothing.

@Robinsonsamzone

3 жыл бұрын

@@iiiexeiii7233 I was going to disagree with this point you made at first but until you explained it like the way you did I now agree with you , isn’t that interesting

@Robinsonsamzone

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

"Colleagues who would eat you under the table", you can make women blush with lines like that.

@thetessellater9163

3 жыл бұрын

Clinton springs to mind........

@kaybee5150

3 жыл бұрын

Or smile. 😊😊😊

@MrScrimbo1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I’m sure you do. Most of them probably 😂

Credit to the officer for being honest and genuine. Clearly someone who has the best interest of others as his priority. If something is illegal it is illegal for reason, they don’t make the rules and are just paid to enforce them 👍🏻It’s about time to see a video showing the police in a respectful manner!! Great video!

@CAM-sf9kx

3 жыл бұрын

@Jack J We aren’t talking about sexual abuse which is a completely different matter we are talking about illegal modifications on vehicles. I haven’t in the slightest suggested that that’s acceptable which it’s clearly not and it doesn’t need to be brought up. I have simply stated the officer has taken his time to discuss myths on modifications for people out there to make it clear which should help prevent issues. There is a lot of negativity towards the police at the moment and it’s good to see that they are genuine and aren’t just out there to “get you”. Yes there may be some police out there who don’t play by the book and make wrong rash decisions which I have experienced myself and yes they should be disciplined accordingly however, those who are genuine should not be scrutinised. The police along with other services are under extortionate cuts with more and more duties and higher work loads. We all should remember that these officers are still humans and want to get home safe.

@CAM-sf9kx

3 жыл бұрын

@Jack J Do you not think that if he could do that he would be?? Do you think he’d prioritise having a chat about mods over cases as such? Don’t try and tell me that sexual abuse is related to car modifications. If this officer could be doing things to prevent sexual abuse I’m certain he would be. He is believing that by delivering this speech will help prevent damage and loss to life out on our roads what is wrong with that?

@davidmorris7094

3 жыл бұрын

The police paid to enforce the rules? Are you having a laugh? They make it up as they go along.

@matrix5062

3 жыл бұрын

Honist...? Theres a first... No Copper has any ones best interest at heart, thats why any decent solititor will advise you... to say nothing, and film the police from the outset!... Period!

@richardboote2370

3 жыл бұрын

@Jack J Exactly how does he do that without being assigned to a case. Go around asking every child if they are being abused? I think he would probably be locked up after a few weeks of doing that lol.

Pop & bang maps are a crime against good taste.

@azlean5323

3 жыл бұрын

Pops and bangs when they come from a car naturally are amazing though.

@azlean5323

3 жыл бұрын

@@harrier331 Mechanical pops and bangs aren't implemented therefore they're natural, if you look up why they happen. New cars are completely artificial.

@timburton1080

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah they're there primarily to distract from modern turbo cars sounding so shit.

@ThomasWardman

3 жыл бұрын

@@harrier331 4 months ago but I just wanted to correct you.. yes, there are reasons for 'pops' and 'bangs' from a car that are natural and not a design choice. I'd look into turbo charged cars and non-artificial noises. One example would be the latest Hyundai N, check out why that exhaust sounds how it does. For the vast majority of NA cars, you would be right, as the reason for the bangs is just wasted fuel with no performance boost, but cars with the right parts will pop and bang as a biproduct of better performance, making the noises 'natural' and 'mechanical'

@alexk3469

3 жыл бұрын

@@harrier331 if it’s a 4 cylinder it’s crap

"whats the fastest youve been in a chase" pretty sure the guy was asking so he can be sure he can outrun them loool

@velani98

3 жыл бұрын

Hey max!

@Erin-yp7vt

3 жыл бұрын

@@velani98 how do know max ? It’s me jake from colly !

@chrisplunkett2814

3 жыл бұрын

No one can outrun the speed of radio waves!

@BaldMancTwat

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisplunkett2814 Except for the people who have actually out run the police.

@Slacktionman

3 жыл бұрын

@@BaldMancTwat catches up with them eventually

Top man Owen, an eminently sensible and down to earth policemen.

That was quite fascinating. Police officers are just like the rest of us. If they see it, or hear it. Then when they stop you and you speak reasonably and politely to them, everything gets resolved. I can remember being stopped for the first time in 10 years, and saying this is the first time in 10 years. He said 'well technically I didn't stop you with my blue lights' so that record still stands' 😂 polite chat and we both said farewell 😃

Bout time some one did a video like that Well done fella,👍

@GCMYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. I always think. I wonder if that’s legal. So yeah. Here we are!

It's not a de-cat, it's a theft proof exhaust! :)

Me watching this with my completely illegal car: 👁👄👁

@IeuanAlli

3 жыл бұрын

Why is your's illegal? like what are illegal mods? Asking because footwell lights can be an issue and was like 👁👄👁

@BaldMancTwat

3 жыл бұрын

@@IeuanAlli Probably tint and exhaust like every ricer car.

@JustAnOrdinarySimmer

3 жыл бұрын

@@IeuanAlli It's probably stolen..no MOT, Tax or insurance

@Micro13bk

3 жыл бұрын

"can you stop a car if it looks like it is speedy but you have no proof" so, hold up...if my car would look flashy or sporty enough, they can stop me to check for illegal mods even if i drive the speed limit? or was "speedy" UK slang for "going fast"?

@IeuanAlli

3 жыл бұрын

@@Micro13bk what are illegal mods

Thanks for getting some questions answered dude. This has been a long time video coming I think, well done and thanks 👍

Great video George, fantastic idea for a video. Look like forward to the next instalment!

Really informative. I've also found if you are borderline then being polite normally works. My numberplate is in the same place as yours but I have the standard one in the boot just incase.

Nice one G, great idea to have it explained by a decant officer in that environment 👍🏼👍🏼

So somebody actually put in a question, "what's the fastest I can go on a motorway without getting into trouble". What did you think he was going to say?

@larry365

3 жыл бұрын

I guess he was hoping for a candid answer. Because it's not 70, it's 78 and above.

@demon1954

3 жыл бұрын

@@larry365 In most cars you'll be safe at an indicated 78, because they usually read 10% fast. Test it with one of the GPS speed apps to be sure. My car has wider tyres than standard which make 70 indicated exactly 70 real.

@afan4840

3 жыл бұрын

As fast as you like . If we don’t see you

Excellent info, I love to modify my car but I'm an enthusiast not a boy racer and don't want any fines or points therefore it's good to understand what we can get away with legally on the road

Pop and bang map, the worst mod to happen to the modified car world ever

@thewaywardgrape3838

3 жыл бұрын

Match it with the DSG fart box..... horrible, boring sounds. Not sure why anyone would want to show off their 1.4 petrol anyway 😂

@Nbomber

3 жыл бұрын

Camber and stretched tires have entered the chat

@Thatannoyingvoicetoldyoutodoit

3 жыл бұрын

@@Nbomber genius 😂

@MrJaxDemon

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nbomber Don't know why but that's made me chuckle lol

This is a brilliant idea for a series. Keep up the good work fella!

Glorious vid cheers for this, and thank you both for your time and effort.

Damn, I've spent two days trying to un- de-cat my Cortina and I still can't find it.

@GeoAnaGR

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@stevenharrison9257

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@bencrosbie

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahhaa

@GBOB68

3 жыл бұрын

It's just behind the near side giggle damper coil.

@davideyres955

3 жыл бұрын

Self built cars registered before 1998 S reg don’t need a cat, loved the look on the face of the tester when I told him what page of the mot manual he should check when he disagreed with me. Visible smoke test only.

I like this copper, nice bloke, speaks sense and seems fair. I f-king hate decats and pops & bangs myself, so fair play to him.

@stichupman

3 жыл бұрын

Not just me then I really hate pops and bangs it in my opinion ruins a car. Decats ain't to bad depending on how noisy it is we all like a bit of noise but no need to be obnoxiously loud.

@DjNikGnashers

3 жыл бұрын

@@stichupman Deffo not just me & you who hate pops & bangs. If I had a neighbour with a pops & bangs map, who left at 6am for work, he'd be getting a slap.

@CAM-sf9kx

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree, I have modified my current and previous cars and have fitted sports cats for performance which are significantly more expensive. Uninsured in an accident and creating necessary noise nuisance and emissions 👍🏻

@neilfrith7864

3 жыл бұрын

Ok mate fair play! But some bastards nikt the cat off the old mans Honda spaz! Its 18 years old and runs like a sewing machine! Its not getting weighed in over this! Its decat time! He'll love the extra power. 🤣🤣🤣

@DjNikGnashers

3 жыл бұрын

@@neilfrith7864 LOL !

Great video mate very interesting and looking forward to more with your police friends , keep em coming mate Thanks

Super informative 😎 love it man

Nice to see you building bridges with traffic police, informative too!

@barkchip1872

3 жыл бұрын

a polis informer?/

Next time the police turn up at my house, I'm going to tell my neighbours I was doing this 😅😅😅

Really cool vid, this got me interested in your content so would luv to see more of this type.

I spoken to Sergeant Messenger a few times and I found him to be a fair, level headed copper with good judgement. We need more coppers like him.

I hope the exhaust videos explain why de-catting and large rear boxes actually harm the car through harmonics and resonance. Nice to see a video where typical questions are answered in a proper manner and not hearsay or internet rumour.

Very much looking forward to the exhaust video. Be interesting to see the view of upgraded exhausts, especially, like mine being declared to my insurance company, why its an offence when the insurance company I'm with would know 100% it's louder than stock. If it were an offence, surely insurance companies would say no to that particular mod

@Jxsey

3 жыл бұрын

Looked into this not long ago, afaik if the exhaust is designed to increase performance not just noise then its okay. So the likes of cherry bombs etc are illegal but a proper system that youve fitted for more power isnt

@quest8795

3 жыл бұрын

I was under the impression that it was only an offence if it was loud enough to receive noise complaints, or if it's ridiculous and you get pulled over But perhaps they've changed in the last couple years.

@demon1954

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jxsey If the MOT tester or a copper say it's too loud, then it's too loud, even if it produces 100% more power.

@N7-WAR-HOUND

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s crazy to me you have to declare something like exhaust to your insurance co. Respect that even with all that Nonsense and intrusive policies you still have a amazing car enthusiast community. Much Love from the States!

@bilalmalik5002

2 жыл бұрын

@@N7-WAR-HOUND dude. It's so bad, Insurance is hellishly expensive (especially for young drivers), Fuel is $11 per gallon (both Diesel and Petrol) at the moment, MOTs and Road Tax every year, horrible city roads, 70 MPH Speed limit on highways, Horrible traffic. I assume we don't have it the worst but it's pretty bad dude. How bout you?

Great video, nice to see a good connection between police and the community. Top vid sir!

Great work all involved 👍

Good video. I think this is important for people’s awareness. Fortunately i have a 94 imported GT-Four which due to it age and being an import does not require a cat converter to pass an MOT love the looks when i show them that mines a Decat which is legal 🤪🤟🏻

Great video. If you get time at some point can you ask about in regards to fitting upgraded Headlight bulbs or LED bulbs?

@GCMYT

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely :)

@kenmurphy4317

3 жыл бұрын

Mot standard is correct bulb for the headlamp.no hid bulbs in standard headlamp.should be 55/60 what.and has to have correct beam image. Hope thats helps

@CAM-sf9kx

3 жыл бұрын

If you want to fit LED or HID lights you need to change the light projection unit which is accordingly tested to the correct bulb. Putting anything other than halogen in halogen housing by the letter of the law is an offence

Very good video George 👍 thanks for sharing.

Decent vid George.I always find if your ok with them, there ok with you 👍

Disappointed with the 'absolute' 70MPH figure for motorway speeds I always thought in perfect conditions the 10% +2 rule applied to motorway speeds now we dont drive Ford Anglias and Morris Minors any more !

@robertstallard7836

3 жыл бұрын

You're confused.

*We need more of the car scene working along side the police in harmony, not as opposition!* 💪

@GCMYT

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏

@tothethreshold.9965

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, i can remember traffic units being a common sight at meets when i was younger. Just there to stop chavs being dicks, most the meets and cruises were great. Just people looking to show off a nice motor.

Liked that. Much respect mr officer. Cleared up a few things. Thank you. I have a 97 gt mustang with a cat back system.

Surprisingly watchable. Thank-you.

Great video buddy. Decat change hmmmm no ta

“Eat u under the table” best police officer quote ever

This was a great video, it’s good to hear solid facts.

Iv always fantasised about coppers eating me under the table and this cop just clarified it happens. I’ll love to meet some

@hickster222

2 жыл бұрын

Yummie

I just wonder how many “modified” cars are actually correctly insured? Any modification will invalidate your insurance and the insurance company will use this to avoid any claims.

@chrisplunkett2814

3 жыл бұрын

A very large percentage of them aren't.

@tony5006

3 жыл бұрын

That is why you notify your Mods to the Insurance Co. and pay the extra premium. Not Rocket science is it? That is why the Police target you. My pet hate is hearing the horrible turbo whistle/whine of stinking Diesel boy racer cars. Sooner they scrap diesels the better.

@jameznash

3 жыл бұрын

And you also have the 1+ million cars that the insurance companies have done the paperwork wrong for. They even try to avoid paying out when its them that are in the wrong. Insurance for cars has been an unregulated mess for 20 years and unless the law frack down on them it will only get worst

@JordieMotive97

3 жыл бұрын

@@tony5006 Couldnt agree more. I think this guy has forgotten about declaring mods. Also, I too hate decatted diesels puffing black smoke into the air. It’s nasty.

@dr_jaymz

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's quite as straight forward as your insurance is invalidated as they'd like you to beleive. They will usually have to pay the third party in any case, what will subsequently happen is that you'll be liable for the costs and you will be uninsurable.

Imagine though, complaining about cool cars making noise, how boring those people must be. Bet they dunk rich tea into their brew. None hobnob sorts, plain and boring. We don't need those people among us.

@prawnk1ng

3 жыл бұрын

I dunk rich tea into my cuppa. I got a Mk2 golf 20v BAM with a straight pipe 🤷‍♂️

@Frack_Black

3 жыл бұрын

How about we arrange for a gang of people to pop over to your nans house and fire shotguns into the air over and over cos they like the noise of their cool guns............ Tell yer nan to keep dunking her rich tea biccies and shut up about the noise.

@DC42087

3 жыл бұрын

Its a job, bet you would them to chase some.dickhead kids if they was speeding and hit your kid

@demon1954

3 жыл бұрын

It isn't cool to have a noisy car. It's cool to have a fast car that you can drive sensibly on the road and less sensibly on the track. Fast does not means loud. Ask me for a video of a lap record in an MX5 with more than double its standard power for proof.

top video that buddy, very informative ATB Kev

Great idea doing the collaboration with the police , well done

What did he think of your exhaust tone 🤣 did you give him a cold start

If you can’t afford a car with a loud engine, get a loud exhaust. That seems to be the rule many follow

@Sython6

3 жыл бұрын

I just call them slow fart machines.

@aquajew3000

3 жыл бұрын

Big exhaust = small willy

@JayHowi

3 жыл бұрын

My engine is loud but only because it's fucked

Interesting video, answered many questions Iv had for years👍🏻

It’s nice to see the human side of the police and interacting with the public in a positive and educational way.... 👍

Wish all police was as nice as him 👍

@GCMYT

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t we all!

I found this really helpful especially with the speeding sense of this the 1 question I do have is when driving down a dual carriageway or motorway at 70mph why is it that I see quite a lot of police officers do over 70 in the fastest lane passing all the traffic even when they ain't responding to a call?

@alancampbell1008

3 жыл бұрын

Police, Ambulance and Fire will quite often be responding to a call and turn off blues and twos. In certain traffic and/or road conditions they can actually impede progress by inducing road users to try to get out of the way in a hurry which can either cause danger or cause an inadvertent impediment to the emergency vehicle.

@Teamlandedit

3 жыл бұрын

@@alancampbell1008 thank you for letting me know about that was unaware about that thanks

@armchairgeneralissimo

2 жыл бұрын

I've followed a Police Vivaro van doing about 95mph on a dual carraigeway no blues.. He got off at the exit which leads to the station so my money is on him rushing back to clock off....

Great vid, good to see this kind of video

Great vid with a down to earth officer willing to educate.

8:43 - i read that question differently - as in "how fast the police will go in pursuit before its too fast?"

@nathanrock9853

3 жыл бұрын

During a purist there is no top speed. The officers are constantly relaying information to the FCR (Force Control Room) and performing DRAs (Dynamic Risk Assessments). If the driving becomes too dangerous the police might pull back. However it is unlikely you will escape as your vehicle will have been captured on.film and they will most likely be waiting for you at you address when you get home. They also have NPAS (National Police Air Service) which can follow you from miles away.

I've been passing police on motorway at 80 for years.

@quest8795

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I'd say at least half of the traffic on the motorway does 80, and as long as the driver is sensible, it's not a big deal. I imagine they wouldn't be so happy if you tried to do 90 through slow traffic though lol

@tothethreshold.9965

3 жыл бұрын

Most speedos over read. I normally drive around 75 off the GPS, 84 indicated. Main reason is thats the speed my car returns the best mpg haha.

@TheScholar1

3 жыл бұрын

I drive 55 because I can't afford to drive any faster :(

Loved this video, old to see cooperation and respect.

Good shit man . Quality video . Gained a sub👍

Wrong, if your car is over 40 years old which mine is there is no noise restriction and no MOT needed due to age so get it right round ya

@floydframpton

3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@LawrenceTimme

3 жыл бұрын

Just wait till to all these cars are 40 years old they'll be tin cans.

@MrFuzzwuzzle

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but he’s more than likely talking about a 2002 corsa with half the exhaust missing

@fergusdenoon1255

3 жыл бұрын

disturbance of the peace is a law you cant avoid.

@potato_staircase6915

3 жыл бұрын

Specifically on about noise pollution and mots kid

He was a nice chap. Seems really simple then, the car community needs to stop ST owners hitting the limiter in built up areas/multis...sorted! Also me, exhaust flames plz!

I’m really glad this video was on my recommendation page

Pure and simple regulation, a man doing his job and giving unbeatable knowledge

Should have asked about headlight alignment and brightness. Some new cars are ridiculously bright. Also what does he think about smart motorways, all lanes driving the same speed bunched up. (Probably won't answer that one without a generic answer).

@tothethreshold.9965

3 жыл бұрын

​@@TheSoundzUK Its not the brightness thats the issue its poor adjustment. My LEDs are bright as feck, but set to have a sharp cut off and throw about 120m up the road. Yet i know loads of people who just dont care, throwing HIDs in headlights that cant handle them, even seen some idiots using HID fogs just for the colour... Personally i question the mentality of anyone who wants to blind drivers coming towards them, but common sense is something that seems to be declining these days.

@tothethreshold.9965

3 жыл бұрын

​@@TheSoundzUK Usually because people mess with them... I have seen it happen at work dozens of times mate. We set them up for MOT. All aligned correctly then people mess with them so the beam is set too high.

Nice Vid mate :) 9:57: When the cop explains about decat pipes and that they are not legal, all George said was "OK" :D Imagine the cop had put the ST on an hydraulic lift and looking at the beautiful Airtec Decat Downpipe xD

@pandaarts1064

3 жыл бұрын

He’s running a sports cat mate

@PBCaurillac

2 жыл бұрын

@@pandaarts1064 He's got a Focus, not a Jaguar! 😜

Good vid mate, really informative. Am in London but no doubt the police rationale is the same as the county in the vid.

@GCMYT

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully so my guy! Plenty of nice policeman out there.

Funny, this popped up in my suggested and I live just over the Tamar. Keeping it local!

The thing i don't get about exhaust noise is a standard ferrari or lamborghini exhaust is way noisier than most ST exhausts (excluding sec. 18 perhaps 😂). It needs changing to max decibels imo.

@martinmalone6324

3 жыл бұрын

yes a garage can only fail a car on exhaust noise if they have the same car in the garage to compare at the time. So for a copper to say it sounds noisy, so its a been decatted or messed with is utter crap.

@demon1954

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinmalone6324 MOT tester or cop have sole discretion on whether an exhaust is too loud. They might give more leeway for a V12 than for a straight 4.

I’d be interested in their thoughts on motorbike mods 😏 yeah we have exhaust mods same as cars but we also have smaller plates and other things

@Nick-pw4wt

3 жыл бұрын

Small plates are illegal so having one on ya bike will get you pulled quickly

@pungarehu

3 жыл бұрын

As Will loud exhausts. However, you can decat a bike as emissions are not part of the MOT - yet!!!

@adammoorby99

3 жыл бұрын

@@pungarehu loud pipes save lives ;)

@adammoorby99

3 жыл бұрын

@@pungarehu i know police hate Wheelies though lol

@russthebiker

3 жыл бұрын

@@adammoorby99 Oddly they dont, and i have been riding since 1977, I was in town when a youth pulled away from the lights on his 125 with a loud pipe, into the side of a fiesta, piss poor road positioning, excessive speed when leaving the lights and a total lack of spatial awareness, and 20 years ago I witnessed a harley go into a car, he was not paying attention and over took me, I was slowing down because I could see soemthing behind the stationery traffic

Great video, good that the police are educating

A good starting point. Look forward to the exhaust break down. (Any noise increase is a grumble though 🤔)

@jasonxlee17

3 жыл бұрын

I think its should be any noise increase it should be to extreme noise level that should be the problem

@rotary_turbo99

3 жыл бұрын

would "any noise increase" also come under fancier cars that have a button you press for a sport mode like state where the exhaust is louder and the engine is more fun i wonder

@rotary_turbo99

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaydenjinks but it still comes under "noise increase" which shows how annoyingly vague the law is.

I'm flirting with the idea of getting another ST. Had one for a few years. Great cars.

@GCMYT

3 жыл бұрын

Do it. Smile makers :)

@euanscotland

3 жыл бұрын

I think I will my man. I done 40k miles in under 2 years in my last one... 39990 of those were "business" miles. Lol 😆

@johntobin3673

3 жыл бұрын

There crap heavy and moster on fuel ,no power

@LickyDischarge

3 жыл бұрын

Why not find something more interesting and individual 🐑

@euanscotland

3 жыл бұрын

@@LickyDischarge thanks for the input, maybe I'll be like you and get a bus pass.

Great video. Owning scoobies i always have that worry about exhaust noise. Even when upgrading to an aftermarket exhaust with a sports cat. I was wondering if the police allow for the difference in noise levels for certain cars? Will look forward to the exhaust video 👌👏👏

@demon1954

3 жыл бұрын

Scoobie with big exhaust has a good chance of being pinged.

another great video guys

Great vid man

@GCMYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Euan:)

A thing I’ve always been curious about is neons underneath the car can you use when driving on the road

@harveyburton5525

3 жыл бұрын

No mate, only for display use and they are so noticeable you’d quickly be pulled, interior brines are fine!

@MarkOlley

3 жыл бұрын

Same, it would be good to get some clarification on this. I’ve always thought they were ok as long as they’re not blue, red or green.

@quest8795

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately they're illegal, same as having any coloured lights on the exterior of your car. I'd been told it's because you could technically be impersonating an emergency services vehicle, green for doctor's vehicle, blue for police, or even yellow or orange for construction vehicles or bomb disposal vans. Which is questionable, as no one's going to mistake a slammed nissan for a fire engine. But they can't have specific laws for different vehicles I guess 🤷‍♂️

@asbotyper454

3 жыл бұрын

@@quest8795 that’s a fair point thanks for clearing that up 👍🏻

@quest8795

3 жыл бұрын

@@asbotyper454 yw. And hey, you can still have them and use them while not driving- or just don't get seen with them on 👀

The question and answer of not having a cat is technically incorrect, cars manufactured before a certain year do not come with them

@ethelmini

3 жыл бұрын

True but it's about 30 years ago - off the top of my head. Generally, if it had one when brand new it still needs to have one.

Definitely a Decent policeman!!! Very helpful guy! 👍

Big respect 👍🏻

i had a saab that had full de-cat and still passed a propper mot with a very good remap only just but made it but a pass is a pass ...

@lukejudge6008

3 жыл бұрын

my mx5 is pre-cat too so passes MOT with a decat even though it did come out of the factory with a cat

@filmboy18

3 жыл бұрын

i've heard of modern direct injection PETROL turbo cars pass legit mot's. you have to get them super hot though i've heard. however from what i understand is if it came with catalytic converter in stock form from the dealership when new then it still won't be road legal, it has to have some sort of cat. (sports cat).

@demon1954

3 жыл бұрын

@@filmboy18 Correct. If it had a cat from the factory it has to have a cat at all times when on the road.

@dbwarrior8600

3 жыл бұрын

@@filmboy18 with the direct injection factory downpipe with a cat as a mk3 focus ST (250) in check with the road legal mods that can be fitted with the tuner advice, to only a (catted) sport's cat which as a cobra (catted) sport's cat is the MOT emissions pass and to a road legal, as in odd sports cat is not (catted) which could fail

@Ayrshore

3 жыл бұрын

@@demon1954 Not quite. I have a 1990 Volvo 740 which had a cat from the factory. Not required on the road until 1993.

Even this officer can’t just say YES/NO to simple questions like foot well lights being legal....

@gsw8734

3 жыл бұрын

Because the law isn't just yes and no.

Fair play! Great video!

Great video! And hats off to the police officer.

To be fair if a vehicle in front of me is traveling too slow and i over take i will exceed the limit to pass it safely and quickly,then drop back down to the limit. It's the reason cyclists annoy me, forcing cars to use the other side of the road making the chances of a head on increase.

@chriscollins550

3 жыл бұрын

The cycling thing has recently been changed. If you can't pass them without leaving a safe gap between them and you with out having to go on the other side of the road you should not be passing them till it's safe to do so. My self think this is silly, but I thought let you know

They target cars because they are easy pickings

@demon1954

3 жыл бұрын

I'll lay plenty of money that they target cars, occupants, drivers and behaviour that doesn't look right, and that they develop an instinct for that.

The police officer seems a very decent guy. Although I know the road traffic law very well from studying it was a very good video to watch 👍.

Good video - forewarned is forearmed thank you

Owen is a lovely guy! Pulled me in my Fez ST in Tiverton a few weeks back as it was flagging up with no MOT but only had it done that morning. He had a good look over the car and was really interested in it haha

When halfords made a ford focus.

This is a great video. Thanks

Brilliant video, a video showing how the ampr works and can it read plates with incorrect spacing would be useful, cheers

@zokxso1627

3 жыл бұрын

anpr mate

@demon1954

3 жыл бұрын

They can read incorrect spacing. And it's illegal.

I’d like to hear his few on stretched tyres !

@russcattell955i

3 жыл бұрын

I suppose the construction & use regulations have that covered.

@demon1954

3 жыл бұрын

@@russcattell955i Isn't it one size up or down is ok, otherwise illegal? Simple common sense says stretched or too fat tyres are dangerous.

@russcattell955i

3 жыл бұрын

@@demon1954 In the past I have got no problems with one size up, guess it's OK.

@demon1954

3 жыл бұрын

@@russcattell955i Sure. But, for instance, 195s on 9s are dangerous, irresponsible, and would invalidate your insurance. You'd deserve to be charged with manslaughter if you crashed and killed someone.

A better speed question would’ve been “the speed on the speedo, or the speed on a satnav” ‘cause my 70 on the satnav is about 75 on my speedo so which do I go by and which do they go by

@connoradams944

3 жыл бұрын

You should go by your speedo, on average you have a 10%+ 3mph leeway. (e.g. 40 speed limit = 47mph) This is because speedo are necessarily bang on accurate. If you can prove your speedo if faulty then you can get out of a ticket but you'll have to get it fixed ASAP

@BenEyah

3 жыл бұрын

Connor Adams you’re missing the point though, they say their cars are calibrated, calibrated to what? Also does that account for tyre wear resulting in slightly smaller tyres? What does a laser measure at or a static camera? Surely it’s the same as gps speed accuracy

I had an exhaust valve on my R33 GTR. Brilliant when you get to the track and there is a drive by decibel meter and for those late nights when you want to creep home late at night.

Look forward to the exhaust video, I have put sportex exhaust on my mk6 fiesta and would like to hear more on what's right and what's not

Nothing about external neon lights/underglow?

@geoffcarlton4047

3 жыл бұрын

It's not 1999

@katyg3873

3 жыл бұрын

Red from the back, orange/amber to the sides and white to the front.

@simono.d9469

3 жыл бұрын

You got those 3 spoon engines and T66 turbos?

cars older than 1992 didnt have cats, so aslong as its older that 1992 then it wont fail an mot as it wont have had one from the factory

@Madogen

3 жыл бұрын

Cherry bomb a mk3 mini? You betcha! lol

damn been watching your vids for a while now , didn't realise you were from Devon ! awesome car bro

Good video, nicely informative although I didn't think they were myths more common knowledge. coppers seem a reasonable bunch, will have a look at the other videos