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In regards to recording it.. not too sure about that - make sure you tell them you are doing it first.. or they tend to get nasty..

As for videoing it.. well you could.. not to sure though.. someone should get it checked out.

Mates got in trouble for locking their phone - cop was abusing them "are you recording this.. you better not be recording this" all he did was lock his phone and the light goes on.. silly silly..

I also believe the best you could do would be to record it.. most won't let you video it. always ask for their details 2..

[PHATR32]

you are allowed to record anything you want, wait for them to start abusing you, then say "oh, did i mension you are being recorded" then, if they abuse you some more, send the tape to their bosses.

everyone beleives the cop and not the hoon, but if you have at least audio evidence, youll be ok.

steve

[justin911]

I think if the cop was doing something wrong and you told him you where recording it, they'd probably get heaps angry and start beating you with the phonebook/stick.

[dan_the_man]

yeah they'd probably shoot you as well. Cause voice recording is dangerous

[howhow82]

Guys.. guess what.. I called the police complaint centre today trying to file a complain against the officer who verbally abuse me when i was pulled over as mentioned above. I am so SURPISE. "In the court of Australia, the word "F*CK" is actually deem not to be offensive." So there is nothing wrong with the police officer who actually said it. Therefore, they can't file the complaint. LOL...... So next time when the police officer pull me over...

"Good morning fu*king officer, why the f*ck you pull me over, wat the f*ck did i do?"

Unbelievable and disppointed. :s

[TracidTrax]

"Good morning fu*king officer, why the f*ck you pull me over, wat the f*ck did i do?"

hahaha lmao

[IOWNU]

They're friggen cops. They deserve that name. I got done by a parking inspector today for parking in my own bloody driveway.....anyways to the matter at hand:

1: A police may record any conversation he is a party to.

2: A civilian may record any conversation they are a party to.

3: You do not have to answer an police questioning, besides your name, details etc.

4: Police cannot search your car unless they are searching for a weapon or radar detector, or have reason to believe that you have a radar detector or weapon.

They can use abusive language, that is legal, but cannot assault you (create an imminent sense of danger or harm.) Its handy (particulalry) for us Skyline drivers to carry some sort of recording device, for future reference .

Guys remember, that when you get pulled over, it is essential that you remain calm and polite at all times. Make sure you answer as little as possible, query the police officer of his judgement, for example, in this case where he said the car was too low, you should have asked him to measure it accurately as the law permits 10cm clearance and so on. Keep a cool head, think smart and the cop will leave you alone.

In terms of speeding and other infringements etc, the cop will first try and gain an admission. "Why were you speeding?" Any sort of answer to that question proves your guilt. The best answer being "I wasn't" or NO REPLY.

If you have a moody, abusive cop, first respond politely. If he still continues, that's when you rip out the attitude. So long as you can back yourself up, you're set.

Damn I love the Criminal Procedure unit @ Uni.

After exams I think I might write up exact details and laws people can refer to in relation to Police Powers in Victoria and post them on this forum......just because most cops are drainers and I hate them. I'd love to see the look on a cops face when you give them the name of the act, section and sub-section that governs the exact act that they are engaging in!

[ossie_21]

Guys remember, that when you get pulled over, it is essential that you remain calm and polite at all times. Make sure you answer as little as possible, query the police officer of his judgement, for example, in this case where he said the car was too low, you should have asked him to measure it accurately as the law permits 10cm clearance and so on. Keep a cool head, think smart and the cop will leave you alone.

In terms of speeding and other infringements etc, the cop will first try and gain an admission. "Why were you speeding?" Any sort of answer to that question proves your guilt. The best answer being "I wasn't" or NO REPLY.

If you have a moody, abusive cop, first respond politely. If he still continues, that's when you rip out the attitude. So long as you can back yourself up, you're set.

A mate of mine was pulled over in his trueno (wasn't speeding), and when the cop came to the window he said he was "exceeding the speed limit by 17kmh". Considering he wasn't speeding, my mate then says "Can I see your readout then???" Without answering the question, said cop says to pop the hood.

You still have to be careful in the way you talk to them regardless, because the police trump card is their ability to search cars for defects (and they will find something), meaning if they really want to f*ck you over they will f*ck you over. Remember that's not offensive in the courts of Australia.

But back to the topic at hand he shouldn't have been able to speak to you like that, but just get a voice recorder & keep it in your glovebox for if there is a next time.