Emergency Services vs Flooded Rufford Ford. The Police Become A FAIL Victim And More!!

[@Englishsea24]

I would've thought the cops who sit by the ford looking to catch these speeders would know better than to end up being hydrolocked themselves

[@Jesse-2531]

that was so funny

[@ivornotion3807]

Hypocrisy at it's best, they're not called pigs for no reason.

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

Yeah, but that implies INTELLIGENCE!!

[@stormclearer]

​@@ivornotion38071 officer had an error not all

[@kieranlangley3092]

Nice to know where my tax money goes.

[@phoozle]

So the cops can make a splash but no one else?

[@OfficialUSKRprogram]

do yew have a LOICENSE for that splash?

[@wilfbm9067]

The ambulance service?

[@giggity4670]

yep you getting it. Rules for thee but not for me is what the police stand by.

[@sledziuchxD]

This is how police works in the UK. Corruption, breaking laws, lies, incrimination of people who did nothing wrong but the worst is abusing their powers.

[@lezbriddon]

@@sledziuchxD And making false statements to get a prosecution.

[@Duncan94]

I love that police can do this 2:55 without issue but when the public do it 3:00 it's a problem. Complete double standards.

[@green29373]

1: Its in a different location, meaning different police patrol the area 2: Speed limits might be different 3: The van was by a residential area and i guess he thought pieces of debris might injure somebody, while the other place was in the country with not much around 4: That cop might not like fun, I do know most cops probably wouldn’t care 5: They hungry for power so they sit there waiting cause they know people like zooming through the water

[@Duncan94]

@@green29373 It's the same location hence my comment.

[@green29373]

@@Duncan94ok they might be nearby, but what about my other points?

[@kiranclarke869]

@@Duncan94 Pretty sure it's the speed limit that they are using as an excuse to pull people over: the van at 2:55 was going 30, but made a big splash because of the deep water. The van at 3:00 looked like it was doing ~35-40.

[@Duncan94]

@@kiranclarke869 It'll be 'words of advice' no doubt, any excuse to to pull someone over.

[@farmingfromscratch]

This is truly fascinating, just how surreal the whole situation is at Rufford is, millions of pounds worth of vehicles damaged, cops chasing people for splashing, crowds of people out watching the spectacle, be interesting to hear what the people that live in and around the village think about it all!!

[@James_Rivett]

i can't believe the morons that drive too fast and damage their vehicles just for the sake of making a splash. Its fine those that have vehicles that are designed or capable of doing so such as the 4x4's with snorkels or high sitting vehicles like HGV's (depending where the air intake is) and tractors.

[@KeepitReal876]

​@James_Rivett I might argue that some people drive fast not to make splashes but because they think it's the best option. I witnessed a friend doing it and I said the faster you drive through water the more damage you are likely causing. I'm still not sure it registered in her brain 😂

[@man1nam]

Apparently the locals weren't too happy. Adam C did a video about it after it was closed down - search Adam C Rufford

[@renatomota9830]

The most fascinating thing for me is trying to understand why not build a bridge there

[@James_Rivett]

@@renatomota9830 simple question, gets a simple one word answer. MONEY! (or if you want a longer answers, a lack of money). When the ford was built, by running the mill stream over it, the only vehicles it was likely to encounter were horse drawn.

[@mikem4138]

Police doing what they do best avoiding real criminals

[@DlaCzegoJaa]

😂

[@Jesse-2531]

@@DlaCzegoJaa thats not funny

[@adambarrett5696]

Its funny because its true

[@BladedFish]

These are criminals

[@adambarrett5696]

@@BladedFish they contravened an act not a law

[@DB-sh4gh]

blimey the Nottingham police really have nothing to do... best service in the world....

[@xMasterChief117]

you should call robin hood that the sherrif of nottingham is a bad guy :PP

[@dazediss6629]

This is where our tax money goes. To pay for complete sausages to ruin 30 grand cars.

[@dwaynedibley3529]

LMFAO 😂

[@wilfbm9067]

30 grand 🤣 it's a 5 year old astra, you can pick them up direct from police auction for less than 10 grand

[@bigmaxcc]

😂😂

[@RemsHusband]

​@@wilfbm9067Yeah, after it's been beaten to hell and back by the cops

[@xMasterChief117]

dear dazediss dont be mad. here in munich germany its the same The police prefer to lie in wait for cannabis users who don't stay within 100 meters of playgrounds, schools, etc. in order to fine them 1000 euros while next door someone's handbag is stolen. you are not alone in England!! Peace

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

...Glad to see the Police bring these hardened criminals to justice :(

[@hakan8997]

That was some brave police! I would not try to stop those criminals! They could have children in the rear seat or some mad chihuahua pupets!

[@mikekenworthy]

People came to Rufford Ford, specifically to get a soaking, part of the experience.

[@zebraforceone]

Never mind the air box, it sounds like that engine is trying to compress water

[@reaktivuk]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ben6ty9]

And my taxes go towards this, absolute joke the British police force.

[@James_Rivett]

has been for years

[@jxmai7687]

add why they won't build a bridge on it!😂

[@focusmicro]

If the police really cared that much about the safety of those people or/and the drivers, they would have removed the kids off the bridge and made themselves (police) a lot more visable!

[@Addieisgoinghome]

What a waste of police resources.

[@johnlennox-pe2nq]

.....and if a car went out of control at speed - tyres are aquaplaning under the water, no grip - and mowed down your kid, you'd say 'where were the police?'

[@pigeonpoo1823]

​@@johnlennox-pe2nqplease show any evidence of that ever having happened in the history of ever. Nope? Cos it's never happened. The police are crime-phobic.

[@RawMilkEnthusiast]

@@johnlennox-pe2nq If a car goes out of control here, it's going down the river or into the side of the bridge. Literally everyone there is going there to get splashed or watch cars get fucked by the water - they know the risks. Everyone there wants them to speed through it. Why do the police need to ruin the fun?

[@johnlennox-pe2nq]

@@RawMilkEnthusiast theres a first time for everything... inc kids/passengers in the speeding vehicles in danger; under the water there's concrete lintels, as the tractor found

[@James_Rivett]

your kid should not be standing on the bridge watching this in the first place@@johnlennox-pe2nq !

[@natswii]

When you get burgled and no police show up - this is why! Sitting in their cars all day with nothing better to do than harass motorists because its easy! - DOUBLE STANDARDS TOO 2:55

[@michaellewis5934]

Every driver of the emergency service vehicles that went through at speed (and especially the one who broke the police car) should be punished

[@wilfbm9067]

So you'd like the ambulance crew on their way to an emergency to be punished?

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

@@wilfbm9067 they shouldn't be driving through a ford at all. The ambulances are simply not made for it ... If I cam across a ford while responding to an incident I'd turn around ...

[@geoffbuck6890]

There is no excuse going through that Ford so fast because there is a significant risk of vehicle failure and the ambulance not getting to the emergency.

[@michaellewis5934]

@@wilfbm9067 no just drive properly in the vehicle that is paid for by the taxpayer. If they can't slow down to cross the ford safely they shouldn't be driving.

[@tedthesailor172]

You'd change your tune if you were in the ambulance or if it was your house on fire...

[@Trag_s]

This is like a full on entertainment channel now

[@abdulwadood.8]

There’s nothing entertaining in this, how sad does your life have to be that you sit and watch vehicles drive through a legit puddle all day long.

[@Trag_s]

@@abdulwadood.8 well i like the videos and thats all that matters to me.

[@danielraiter]

@@abdulwadood.8 So you must have watched it, then bothered to put a negative comment, how sad are you?

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

So Police is allowed to do 2:57, but they pull over the Ranger for doing 1:41?

[@gee5on1999]

that isnt a real police car

[@PolishMechanik]

how? @iLikeCars485

[@sex_therapist]

​@iLikeCars485i think its just an ex police car from the 80's or something

[@JordanPickford-yb3pf]

The police might have an emergency and need to go fast if you look back there was one blue lighting with sirens ti an emergency

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

@JordanPickford-yb3pf they didn't have blue lights activated at any time? When it's about fining drivers for splashing, you can't do the very same just because your in a police car

[@terryhopkins3795]

did anyone else notice the police land rover with no lights or sirens but they didnt get stopped did they ??

[@James_Rivett]

Its like the policeman from Lowestoft, clipped a car on Barnaby Bends when returning to the police station at the end of his shift, and failed to stop. He got away with it because he suffered memory black outs meaning he couldn't remember the incident, that was court on several cameras with undeniable proof the accident took place. He didn't even get any disciplinary action against him. After a suspension on full pay he was allowed to return to duty I believe. if the police do something that needs investigating, who investigates the complaint? The police, and how many times do they say they did wrong? very few, just the same of the complaint system at GP practices.

[@MinkieWinkle]

Police, "should we stop knife crime, and gang violence???" "Nah Lets just harass people in puddles"

[@grav-x1430]

Don't they have anything better to do? what an absolute waste of policing, its kinda sad. The video is great though!

[@yy17782]

What are they arresting them for?? Driving thru water? Someone plz explain what’s illegal. Doesn’t look like the drivers are speeding, only the police…

[@matthiasewert3587]

They are going to fast through the water,i guess.

[@andrewmaiden3738]

Under section three of the Road Traffic Act 1988, it is illegal to splash someone as it amounts to driving “without reasonable consideration for other persons.” Those found guilty of deliberately driving through puddles and splashing pedestrians will likely be hit with a £100 fixed penalty notice and three penalty points if caught by police. However, should motorists be deemed to be driving in a manner that “amounts to a clear act of incompetence, selfishness, impatience, and aggressiveness” then the maximum punishment of a £5,000 fine could be levelled. If drivers fail to pay the £100 fixed penalty or refuse the penalty notice they could also face the maximum £5,000 fine if the case is taken to court.

[@powernab8457]

@zo7782: Driving through water is an offence in this case as people got wet which is a assault and battery. It goes back to the old case law of Pursell v Horn [1838] and driving like that is considered to be Caseless driving. I don't necessarily agree with it but those are the facts.

[@99domini99]

@@andrewmaiden3738it’s fine if the cops do it though!

[@RawMilkEnthusiast]

@@andrewmaiden3738 But as with anything, you would think police discretion should be used. Everyone on that bridge clearly wants to get splashed - you can hear the kids on the side of the bridge loving it. If you don't want to get splashed, you'd be better off finding something to do with your day that doesn't involve standing on a bridge over a flooded ford.

[@PiotrstrashcanŚmietnikPiotra]

So if the police is chasing the cars that run through this water and make a splash, what do the drivers get the fine for? Reckless driving?

[@JohnJackson-mn4ts]

Probably Due care and attention, that’s normally the go to when they haven’t got anything more concrete to charge the driver with.

[@LocutorBritanico]

Police, ambulance, fire... everyone wanted to test their submarine skills.

[@michaelovitch]

I'm sure two speed bumps are cheaper than cops speeding all day on a narrow road without visibility to give "splashing" tickets. Well used police force policing splashers. Criminals can sleep well lol

[@ichbindoof2004]

If I was the owner of that car park/drive way I’d ask the police to leave and not park there, as They would be in the way of my customers; and I wouldn’t want the police on my land.

[@noooo_safechat2589]

show me the law that states that drivers cant splash people at that ford, they clearly wanna get splashed why else are they there

[@Joe-pt5lz]

If they pulled me over I would be like “where is your evidence”

[@jjyt5708]

Police: Darn Ambulance: We'll take it slow Fire Service: That's too easy

[@vasaMXD]

People should alert to the drivers from the police presence!

[@TheCormTube]

The police cars there are often pretty visible, just the drivers are morons.

[@andrewbaxter9395]

Police @ 6.20 doing a 3 point turn on a blind bend 😮

[@James_Rivett]

and if they got hit they would blame the other person.

[@ee-cam]

Also parking on the pavement, parking right next to a junction.. and.. they drove through a ford while chasing down cars for driving through a ford. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TrippleT786]

4:31 the kid on the Bridge xD

[@James_Rivett]

Police obviously have nothing better to do, meanwhile real crime (theft burglary, criminal damage etc) goes completely unhampered because the police are not interested in investigating them.

[@andrewwatkin6561]

ive been through here loads of times kids stand on bridge to get wet in summer but there is always a spoiler with blue lights but watching this they were not shy at sending the public funded police cars through

[@meta0269]

Imagine needing two high end police cars to catch vicious criminals splashing water

[@James_Rivett]

yet the house up the road was burgled and the police wouldn't be interested lol.

[@joecarrolljnr]

High end, a Skoda?

[@meta0269]

@@joecarrolljnr oh 😂

[@James_Rivett]

When I was a boy in the 1980s & 1990's@@joecarrolljnr the local panda cars were bog standard Austin Metro's or a Ford Escort. Most were just painted white with POLICE in orange on the doors with a single blue light on the roof (or if you was lucky 2 blue flashing lights and a sign saying police), but of course back then, most places still had a local cop shop. I bet those old coppers would think they had died and gone to the flying squad in the sky if you gave them a Police Skoda from today..... but then look at the skodas from back then haha 🙂

[@hypotheticallywhatiskyle]

That Skoda entered very recklessly at the start. Rules for thee but not for me

[@James_Rivett]

Do as I say, NOT as I do. Thats what we was told when we was kids lol

[@IllusivePrime]

Why can't the council there try and put a drainage system there? Wasting police time.

[@NubletPie278]

Think I remember commenting at the time about 1:40. Ranger goes through in a completely safe manner. Meanwhile 0:12 and 2:55! One rule for thee

[@hazmataz5427]

Ranger had no front plate, that's why they stopped him.

[@NubletPie278]

@@hazmataz5427 ah fair enough

[@dcvariousvids8082]

Do the locals get a rebate, when the Police do dumb things?

[@bauerjack1978]

Why don’t the village council put speed humps that will stop people speeding through

[@kaspervestergaard2383]

This is apparently much more efficient.

[@benlecluyse]

Hell yeah !!

[@benbroomfield2189]

Thing is, that 4x4 police car did the same thing they were pulling people over for. But it did look bloomin good when it did it

[@sempereadem54eadem64]

The Police comedy gold. Shame on the people that helped them

[@shanesc2291]

I swear they pulled every single car over I wonder what they actually say lol

[@zoomie74]

Who is the criminal here, regular drivers or cops hiding, instead of being visible and preventing people from doing it!!

[@celardore]

Is this where police money is being spent? Outrageous.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

1:38 that fire engine has no problems going through that ford

[@Orcaben1]

There's only one way them cops have those shiny new police cars, and that's with these tickets XD

[@OMOLvideos]

More unless police avoiding real crime.

[@speedy19085]

sorry about the money .. made my day :D

[@Pen-sq7bj]

citizens helping cops how kind

[@rusttey6526]

Someone tell the police that they are standing there for the reason of getting splashed😂😂

[@cliffy202]

been a minute since I've done my theory , out of interest is there anything in the highway code about hydro locking or driving through water/deep puddles? it amazes me how many people just floor it through not knowing about air intake, most cars would happily drive through as long as the air intake is above water level

[@BlueXonar]

The fact that professional drivers have no idea how to ford water is truly baffling to me... Especially when someones life could be on the line...

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

0:22 that ambulance also has no problems with the ford

[@bayofplentymedia4643]

Damn those cops are party poopers.

[@budgiebreder]

Wouldnt it make more sense for the cops to block a dangerous road off than to sit there booking people for taking the risk of driving through it by then also following those cars through it?

[@Thomas-z9t5k]

Pathetic cops worried about cars going through water wow

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

This must be a popular tourist attraction now 🤣💀

[@ZELONER495]

Feel sorry that those cops 😂😂😂

[@tedthesailor172]

Here come the killjoy cops, spoiling everyone's fun...

[@EpicATrain]

It's so weird to see people driving on the wrong side of the road. lol

[@TheAussieRepairGuy]

Take a look at a map of countries that drive on the left.

[@Jackthesmilingblack]

You need to get out more.

[@EpicATrain]

Oh my gosh, I was kidding people! :P

[@TheAussieRepairGuy]

@@EpicATrain welcome to youtube comments lol.

[@CreedBrattonTheOffice]

@@TheAussieRepairGuy That's a weird thing to say unless you agree with the statement, because two thirds of the world drive on the right clearly shown by any map. Of course though, driving on the left is right.

[@steveradford5460]

When was this filmed? Few weeks ago I came this way on mountain bike but used the bridge, large concrete barriers both sides of ford, no through traffic possible.

[@humourless682]

Its been closed off for 4-5 months now. Think this video is a year or more old?

[@TheSpotify95]

You can easily remove the concrete barriers if you have a vehicle that is strong enough to remove said concrete... The concrete would be better off on the East Coast, protecting villages and towns from coastal erosion.

[@humourless682]

@@TheSpotify95 I would bet a penny to a pound, that plod have got cameras set up there, so probably not a good idea to mess with the barriers? Seems a very strange thing to block the ford though, given the fact that no access for emergency vehicles, and could result in death or serious injury, if emergency services take 20 minutes longer to get to an incident.

[@TheSpotify95]

@@humourless682 Someone would have to take a visit and see if there are actual cameras guarding the concrete barriers in place. I reckon the only cameras there are the CCTV for the pub, who won't give two s about the road, and will focus on ensuring the pub is secure. Given that Hemsby Beach is being constantly eroded, the concrete would be better used there to protect the coastline.

[@humourless682]

@@TheSpotify95 Given how easy and cheap it is to put up temporary cameras, and as the ford is such a high profile location, I would be astonished if its not got several cameras sited there?

[@thaidinh3443]

While we were having fun, the police came to break up the party...

[@mattafakkah]

'Ello 'ello 'ello 👮🚔😂😂

[@silentwitness247]

Notts finest Plods having a whale of a time and generating an income in the process. Brilliant 😂😂😂

[@qed456]

even the cops have to bow to the infamous Rufford Ford!

[@theweirdshow2860]

I don't understand wasen't this road closed recently, why is it open again?

[@derandiheissst]

Wouldn't it be easier to place a police officer with a trowel at the next corner to stop the cars that were going too fast and a police officer with a radio at the ford to tell the two control posts who they should pull out, instead of always following them?

[@alexshawe1990]

And the old bill are "professional drivers". Lmao

[@rostycosy]

Even the Police in this village seems to be in the show.

[@Bennyb0i]

Ngl the people wanted the drivers to go fast I don’t think there an issue for that to happen but the police has no right pulling every driver over just for that

[@tubecated_development]

There’s a New Britain in the Making where ppl can do what they want 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌊🚗

[@StormHawks120]

wow cops like a tag team

[@TheMarkpops]

the thing that worries me is that you dont see anyone drying or testing the brakes after going through the water

[@SleepExports]

I dont think that's necessary with modern vehicles.

[@DC3Refom]

​@@SleepExportsIt still is

[@glennlesanto]

Disc brakes self-dry. Only drum brakes need that old technique.

[@rp5371]

Wow what a waste of tax payers money having a dedicated cop car of 2 officers sat there all day..unbelievable

[@samconduct1356]

The fire engines could fill the tanks with the flood water.

[@79adventures]

FJ70 E0V is the silent antagonist in this movie

[@kodakaleb_]

the police doing the illegal stuff

[@coldspring624]

Playing in puddles is instilled at an early age

[@atomotron]

Я смотрю, гаишники в любой стране одинаковы.

[@bird6691]

Biggest waste of police time I ever saw.

[@RandomlyKicked]

why is the police chasing them? for speeding?

[@twizzlestickx7]

For dangerous driving

[@statementleaver8095]

​@@twizzlestickx7I didn't see any but the police Driving Dangerously Obstruction to Entrance of both Carparks & Twice the speed to catch up to apparent criminal I can even see a sign that states *It's 30 for a reason*

[@andrewmaiden3738]

Under section three of the Road Traffic Act 1988, it is illegal to splash someone as it amounts to driving “without reasonable consideration for other persons.” Those found guilty of deliberately driving through puddles and splashing pedestrians will likely be hit with a £100 fixed penalty notice and three penalty points if caught by police. However, should motorists be deemed to be driving in a manner that “amounts to a clear act of incompetence, selfishness, impatience, and aggressiveness” then the maximum punishment of a £5,000 fine could be levelled. If drivers fail to pay the £100 fixed penalty or refuse the penalty notice they could also face the maximum £5,000 fine if the case is taken to court.

[@statementleaver8095]

@@andrewmaiden3738 This is a Ford! Not a Puddle!! So CANNOT be Fined for Splashing. Big difference in Claims due to Location. Everything at a Ford is at Personal Risk and Expense of those involved. Only thing to be gained here is a Fraud case to the Claimant. 👍

[@James_Rivett]

and loitering is also an offence@@andrewmaiden3738 The police would have to prove it was A possible to drive without making a splash, B that it was done with intent, and C that the pedestrians were walking and no bystanders. Warrants no more than a warning, and is a complete and utter waste of resources HOWEVER I do think most of those who drive through this ford do so like complete moronic idiots with little care for their vehicles or others property. The section you refer to (section 3 of the RTA 1988) states Careless, and inconsiderate, driving. If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention, or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place, he is guilty of an offence. The example given is "Driving through puddles causing water to splash on pedestrians". You would have a hard time finding a judge who would prosecute for splashed coming from a FORD @andrewmaiden3738 normally as many were, but those who drove through like idiots to make a big splash justify a warning.

[@TARTANATORscotland]

Never try starting a flooded engine with water in it basically engine replacement and gearbox

[@nostromo332]

If people are going to stay and watch they deserve to get wet its a road for one reason, but drivers should approach slowly and not speed through, hence the police stopping them for not driving with due care and attention..

[@xMasterChief117]

nottinghams sherrif needs his money for prince john :D

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

wasn't Rufford Ford closed to cars? It's open again? Are we to expect more aquatic carnage?

[@TomSunderland]

It is, until next year after the temporary closure time has ran out which is 18 months since it closed on December 2nd. The closure should end mid June next year

[@IJFJJAJI]

@@TomSunderland So this is old footage?

[@mistermoptser]

How can the Police pull people over when they have done the same themselves? Double standards.

[@tomp.3853]

Was ist da los,haben die Sheriff's Langeweile?

[@crimsondawn328]

What a standoff police showing of in the first place and then busting all the others pfft while ambulances going rowdy through that water .

[@CustomChris]

Seems like there’s no real crime anymore. Congratulations

[@uranusneptun5239]

Is the police in the UK allowed to just "guess" their speed? I mean how are they chargeing anyone if they don't have evidence? "You were speeding sir, it's a 30 but you drove through there and everything went sploosh splash, that's a 30 to life!" 😂

[@Jimbo-gi7xn]

Because it's dangerous driving!

[@Aleksssssssss]

I’m from the Balkans so I thought only our roads are bad, seems like Great Britain isn’t doing so good either😂

[@britishwillywanker]

So the ford is back open again ? .road barriers moved .

[@TomSunderland]

Unfortunately not yet

[@sharkeyist]

And if you ask them they are all “highly trained, expert drivers”…….

[@JohnnyTheCache]

So its open again? Did the police measure the speed of drivers? Laser measure in one car and follow up with a second car? probably some serious fines?

[@darrenbeeson7321]

Ffs officer I went through a big puddle how about sitting outside Tesco when scumbag crackhead runs out with a handful of steak 😢

[@UmbrelllaCorp]

The public had a duty here to obstruct the police vehicles with their presence. The police aren't allowed to run over multiples of pedestrians wishing to cross the road. They would have gotten the message soon enough that their stay wouldn't be a fruitful one.

[@Perseus7567]

Then the pedestrians can be fined for obstructing a public highway.

[@James_Rivett]

But the police wont do it as we have seen so many times with idiot protesters glue themselves to the road@@Perseus7567 HOWEVER, its is a criminal offence to obstruct a police officer in the line of his.her duty.

[@Mr.M1STER]

I would have thought that the police would have a bit of cop on. I guess not. Seriously though, what can they say if they stop you for driving through the ford?

[@maht0x]

Operation Reach Around

[@SophyWolf]

This place is a honey hole for cops to catch speeders

[@james-r]

Why didn’t the police slow the traffic down, instead of chasing everyone who goes through too fast? Omfg they have no common sense!