http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: police - Recent Topics en Wed, 13 May 2026 01:53:52 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12190#post-142216 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 12:33:48 +0000 cc 142216@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Back by popular demand are our Cycle Roadshows, a one stop shop for cyclists of all abilities. Don’t miss out on:</p> <p> FREE Dr. Bike bike maintenance at selected roadshows<br /> FREE Police security bike marking at every roadshow<br /> £10 Gold Standard bike locks for sale (Normal price £45)<br /> Free ankle reflectors and puncture repair kits<br /> Cycle maps and route planning advice</p> <p>The Roadshows will run at five locations across the University on afternoons in February, March and April. We hope to see you there!"</p> <p>Details at <a href="http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/transport/news/spring-cycling">Spring into cycling</a>.</p> <p>Roadshow dates &amp; times:</p> <p>Thursday 13 February 2014 - 12:00 - 14:00, Outside the main entrance of King's Buildings Centre next to the Murray Library at Kings Buildings</p> <p>Thursday 27 February 2014 - 12:00 - 14:00, Outside the Main Building at Edinburgh College of Art</p> <p>Wednesday 5 March 2014, 12:00 - 14:00 - In the car park outside Paterson's Land at Holyrood (with Dr Bike)</p> <p>Thursday 24 April, 12:00 - 14:00 - Outside the Vet School cycle shelter at Easter Bush (with Dr. Bike) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11537#post-131193 Sat, 02 Nov 2013 20:15:33 +0000 Zenfrozt 131193@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anyone know what the police presence at the Wellington Statue end of Princes Street was about today?<br /> I was stuck obeying the hand signals of a policeman on a motorbike for quite a while, until 2 black SUVs got waved through, the bikes then followed it. I can't find anything on the interwebs about it... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11251#post-126573 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 10:04:52 +0000 joeblogs 126573@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anyone else see Motorway Cops on BBC 1 last night?</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03c7h9y/Motorway_Cops_Series_5_Out_of_Control/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03c7h9y/Motorway_Cops_Series_5_Out_of_Control/</a></p> <p>My favourite story was of the Lorry Driver, caught using his iPhone while driving a 44 ton truck. He'd already had his licence suspended and had managed to accumulate a further nine points since getting it back.</p> <p>Rather than send him to court to face the judge, they used their 'professional discretion' (aka took pity on him because he'd just got divorced and was looking at pics of his kids on his phone) and let him off with a caution.</p> <p>Doomed, we are. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=4126#post-42860 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:19:06 +0000 Roibeard 42860@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just had a conversation with one of Lothian &amp; Borders' "mounties". Two of them had pulled up at the cycle marking event, so I chatted for a bit.</p> <p>&lt;aside&gt; She had spotted me on the road before - why do folk seem to remember me? &lt;/aside&gt;</p> <p>Turns out the hardtail she was riding came from Edinburgh Bike Co-op, and that they had trialed lightbars.</p> <p>They'd found the bottle mounted battery packs to be too heavy and that shouting was equally effective when clearing the road ahead.</p> <p>Experience has shown that around town the bikes are quicker than vehicles - often the mounted officers will arrive first on the scene, particularly with our current road works and closures.</p> <p>I'd have expected the "useful to patrol paths/cycle lanes" rationale, rather than "it's quicker in town", although most of us here would recognise the speed of a cyclist in traffic. Mind you, if on a shout, they do (may?) ride on the pavement, so appear able to take shortcuts that even we wouldn't (shouldn't?).</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=2283">Previous mention of the mounties</a></p> <p>One criticism was that the bikes were heavy, and they looked it!</p> <p>An expected comment was that she saw fewer RLJs when cycling on patrol...</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6579#post-70747 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:22:12 +0000 Cycle PC 70747@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good afternoon all,</p> <p>I would like to introduce myself. My name is Paul and I work within the Road Policing Branch of Lothian &amp; Borders Police. I have been part of the working group looking at improving cycle safety in the city of Edinburgh over the last 18 months or so. I have approached my line managers and asked if I can register on here to offer advice on cyling and other road safety issues that may be current just now.</p> <p>I cycle in Edinburgh on a daily basis, commuting to my place of work at Fettes. I own 3 bikes, and want another one. I watch cycling on the telly, and I go cycling with my kids. I am married and also own a dog. </p> <p>Professionally, I have been in the police for 11 years, 7 of which have been with the Road Policing Branch. I am currently attached to the patrol section of the branch and am trained to advanced level in Vehicle Accident Investigation. I am and advanced police driver and also hold a full motorcycle licence.</p> <p>The purpose of me becoming a member on here is to assist with any queries you may have. I can not take reports of incidents, or give advice on any ongoing enquiry. I can not give my personal opinion, however I will endeavour to be as frank and honest as I can. </p> <p>If you do wish to report an incident, you can use this link <a href="http://lbpcmsstaging/Internet/contact_us.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://lbpcmsstaging/Internet/contact_us.aspx</a></p> <p>I am fairly new to forums, this being my first foray so to speak, so please be gentle with me to start. </p> <p>So if anyone has any questions?? </p>