stwat
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To start off, I am not complaining in any way. In fact, I'm certainly glad they can and do get away without being prosecuted. But how do motoring journos get away with driving cars at high speed on the public roads/highways, then posting the vids on YouTube without getting their collar felt by the fuzz? Here's a great example from Matt Farah, who I greatly respect, driving a lovely Porsche 991 GT3 RS at high speed. It happens not just in the US but also here in the UK, but to a lesser extent. Is it something to do with how the laws have been set. Something to do with not showing the speedo thus having no actual evidence of the actual speeds being gained? Even though it is blatantly obvious they are greatly exceeding the speed limit. And also never actually stating what speeds they are doing in the videos? Answers on a postcard to, well, here actually
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1988 190e 2.6. 1988 190 2.3-16 Cosworth
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The US has a statute of limitations for offences such as this.
He just waits until that has passed before posting the video.
*n
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Top grammar tips! Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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b3nson
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How do they get away with it?b3nson
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I have wondered this, like when Evo do their big roadtests and take lots of drifty photos on public roads.
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I didn't watch whole thing because I got bored, but although he's revving it really hard, he doesn't appear to be going all that fast. Other than that, maybe they close off the roads for a bit.
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I've noticed this, even top gear were guilty of it, sliding around roundabouts and generally hooning about...
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taurus
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Feb 10, 2017 10:08:47 GMT
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Don't forget - there's one law for the rich and famous and another law for the rest of us.
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Feb 10, 2017 10:25:13 GMT
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don't get caught :LOL:
don't be a dick, its that simple really, you'll notice that no specific speeds are indicated.
as for rich and famous, internet famous maybe, "rich" I wouldn't say so for most, you'll notice most aren't their own cars paid for in full with the exception of a select few very successful guys like Harry Metcalfe.
the bigger budget stuff like Motortrend do close down roads for their big tests.
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Last Edit: Feb 10, 2017 10:29:25 GMT by welshpug
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Feb 10, 2017 10:48:53 GMT
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He's doing 120+ mph on a couple of parts of that vid I should think and is double the limit for most of it.
he said he hasnt been below 5000 rpm quite early on, as a guide:
6000 rpm 1st = approx 42 mph 6000 rpm 2nd = approx 61 mph 6000 rpm 3rd = approx 86 mph 6000 rpm 4th = approx 108 mph
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Feb 10, 2017 11:03:27 GMT
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If the speed isnt indicated then then there is little evidence to go on and I imagine not worth the time and effort to chase the driver.
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Feb 10, 2017 11:16:25 GMT
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Don't forget - there's one law for the rich and famous and another law for the rest of us. That isn't true. *n
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Top grammar tips! Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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sb
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Feb 10, 2017 11:45:21 GMT
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If the speed isnt indicated then then there is little evidence to go on and I imagine not worth the time and effort to chase the driver. This generally. If there's no direct record of the speed by law enforcement they won't take the chance of taking someone to court on an estimate.
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thebaron
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Feb 10, 2017 12:10:17 GMT
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They take a risk to bring us paid or free content.
I have followed the Smoking Tire and Hooniverse Podcasts since they began and they discuss this regularly.
Only the very biggest outlets close Roads. Motor trend, NBC, BBC etc.
These guys take risks and it depends upon a number of factors. I know Matt Farah cycles through a loop of roads up in the canyons that he knows well and seem generally cop free. He seems do them early mornings on a weekday when it's very empty. Also, he makes sure not to cross the line, doesn't pass unless pointed by and is very aware of cyclists.
Despite all this if he is snagged in some of these cars at those speeds it would be real trouble.
In a recent article for Drive he notes that he has done 400 of these 1 takes now. That's a pretty good success rate without a ticket.
On a local level I recall that all of Chris Harris's road drifty shots were on the same few bends in Wales. These guys know their roads and take the risk.
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Feb 10, 2017 12:25:59 GMT
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go to isle of man ?
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Feb 10, 2017 15:19:31 GMT
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I know Top Gear used to get road closures put in place and Fifth Gear used to used test tracks such as Mira. Can't comment on other shows/videos though.
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Last Edit: Feb 10, 2017 15:19:56 GMT by southside
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Feb 10, 2017 15:31:51 GMT
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I can't watch past the part where he's trying to flog that god awful belt.
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Feb 10, 2017 15:58:36 GMT
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Lewis Hamilton did get done for hooning around in Australia a year or 2 ago so not everyone gets away with it!
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edk83
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Feb 10, 2017 16:17:36 GMT
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Matt F has said a couple of times in past videos, 'Oops that would be jail'
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chubz
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Feb 10, 2017 20:30:31 GMT
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Taurus has said exactly how it is.
One law for the wealthy.
another for us average joes.
I hate the young, posh kids road-testing lamborghinis and the likes.... like they're experienced to drive them. i suppose if you have rich parents, anything possible
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Feb 10, 2017 22:13:15 GMT
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Slight digress but media wise I've contemplated this on the Police programs where they're driving with one hand while the others on the radio.
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sb
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Feb 10, 2017 22:27:24 GMT
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Slight digress but media wise I've contemplated this on the Police programs where they're driving with one hand while the others on the radio. Officers are legally allowed to drive while on the phone I believe due to their extra training.
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