Highway patrol pulled me over on my motorcycle - they're not all bad

[@craigdawson1749]

There is 2 kinds of HWP here in Vic, ones like these & power tripping F Sticks!

[@Speedy1200RS]

I've found (being a truck driver) that if you start out the police interaction being a hard nose, they will be even more hard nosed back. But they have a job to do, and if you treat them with courtesy, they will do the same. Good to see you doing the right thing by the learner, nice. I subbed too.

[@gutterrashrides]

Unfortunately highway patrol are known for being fairly unreasonable and aggressive regardless of how courteous you are to them (which is why I mentioned they've earned a bad rap). That's why I thanked her for being so lovely haha, I expected a not so nice interaction even though I was polite and didn't do anything unreasonable. Thanks for the sub!

[@chichotwojay740]

After their performance over the covid bullshit, no currently uniformed cop that was in uniform during covid deserves respect. If you have 10 good cops, and 5 bad cops, but the 10 don’t do anything about the 5, you have 15 bad cops.

[@1995PedroSilva]

I agree

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

I had the pleasure of working with a former inspector, a while ago. He said that with any interaction with police, if you pass the attitude test, you are much more likely to enjoy a favourable outcome.

[@cyclemoto8744]

Absolutely agree from my experience. In fact I've been let off a number of time for traffic offences for that exact reason

[@ChrisBlagdonIsABoss]

That cop seemed like a very sensible and intelligent person. Nice.

[@gutterrashrides]

She was great

[@Steveguy124]

“Are you talking to each other through connections?” Bro they were trying for that ticket so hard

[@Fullnoise]

A classic example of why you never get into a conversation with a copper. You have a right to silence, smart people use that right.

[@thesmithsteron2wheels362]

Great to see younger people getting onto bikes and riding safe but having fun too. New subscriber from north wales uk, had my cbr new this year, still easing into the bike like you, great bike for sure, enjoy

[@dreamlessyt]

So interesting to see the whole thing again from your perspective! I thought they were gonna get me for my exhaust or something but we were in the clear bro haha

[@mikeadz1]

What road did you guys ride on in this video?

[@gutterrashrides]

We were lucky they were nicer than what HWP usually are like haha

[@bacevs]

@@mikeadz1 They got pulled over just in front of Gilwell Park Scout Adventure Centre on Gembrook-Launching Pl Rd

[@nathanielpeacock5093]

These cops were awesome! So cool to see Highway Patrol actually being friendly

[@SamuraiUjio]

Too bad the Victorian government is screwing them over

[@Fullnoise]

They were only being friendly because that is a better way of getting information out of them so they could find something to knock them off for. Ignorance is bliss, wake up to yourself.

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

This is a perfect example of how to ride with others, how to interact with police and how to enjoy a good day out. It's an excellent example of good police work, as well. You're an excellent ambassador for the hobby. Keep it up.

[@Fullnoise]

You're kidding, right? The best way to interact with police is to be polite, answer only the legally required questions, which would be when they ask you to state your name and address and say nothing else. You have a legal right to silence, smart people use that right. The dumbest thing you can do is to get into a "friendly" conversation with them. Police are not your friends, they are there for the government's benefit, not yours.

[@Eye_of_Samadhi]

Always good to see a cordial interaction with HWP. I'm in North Central Vic & never had an issue with them tbh, though I do ride fairly casual & stick within the limits so i suppose that's no surprise. Don't get me wrong I like to give it a squirt every now & then but I'm very selective about when & where & like to reserve such moments to quiet back roads where there's minimal risk & no traffic around.

[@mikeadz1]

I was definitely like that (mindset towards hwp) until, like you I happened to give it a squirt at a bad time, got caught. (Not even a ridiculous amount over) and as pleasant and compliant as I was it just means nothing to some of them. Copped a fat fine. Can’t say I’m a fan of them tbh, I’m all for them doing their job but a situation like mine honestly checked every box for warning territory, kinda frustrating. Especially knowing people get off doing a lot worse.

[@Eye_of_Samadhi]

In truth I'm not a fan either which is why I appreciate the cordial interaction. Experience has taught me they're unpredictable in their demeanor & can dish some real attitude sometimes even if you've done nothing wrong. I've many a story both good & bad when I was hooning around in my younger years. Given a break when I least expected it & had the book thrown at me when I expected a break, lol. Nowadays prefer to avoid an interaction as much as possible which is why I'm so selective about when & where I'll give it a squirt cause I just can't be bothered with it tbh. Older now so want to be left the hell alone to do my thing & chill, not hassled by big daddy government over my riding.

[@Eye_of_Samadhi]

​@@mikeadz1My original comment was directed towards my current riding style btw, saying that I've never had a problem. Yes when I was younger it was different, as I stated I experienced a mixed bag, some with attitude some not.

[@moto-stars]

Hey! May I use this video in my next episode? Watermarked and linked to your channel of course.

[@gutterrashrides]

Hey! Yes you may :)

[@moto-stars]

Thank you!@@gutterrashrides

[@jamie.miller.inspiring]

Absolutely love it, I prefer the treat others as i wish to be treated approach, which typically works extremely well. To the point i went to the cbd yesterday and someone even left a valid parking meter ticket in the machine, i was only there for 15 mins and it still had over an hour left so hopefully some others got some use from it too after i put it back in the machine for the next lucky person, it is always the little wins that are so significant 🙏💖 Your vids inspired me to record my first ever ride on the road yesterday (still have to upload), I've been itching to get a bike and ride for weeks since i did my ridersafe, there are really no words to describe that first ride but everyone who has ridden on the road would remember that feeling of omg this is incredible, while simultaneously feeling omg this is terrifying! (Def dont recommend looking down at speed haha)

[@gutterrashrides]

Ah what a wholesome experience! You're so right about that first ride 😆 I was doing 40kph down my street and felt like I was time warping, the adrenaline is intoxicating. And thanks for the kind words, lovely to hear you were encouraged to record your own!

[@jamie.miller.inspiring]

@gutterrashrides249 my pleasure! Haha it seriously feels like ur hitting the sound barrier due to so many senses we arent used to, it was somewhat similar to skydiving but different! I hit 70kh on my first ride, which i highly recommended to not look down at the road infront at that speed on a first ride 🤣🤣🤣 My biggest thing to remember is look way further ahead!

[@JakeZimmerling]

riding in gembrook nice, whereabouts are you from?

[@greglipschitz]

Gembrook-Launching Place Road was a mess still. They have just started the resurfacing works. Will be great once it's back to full repair.

[@ratsrude]

You’re right, they are not all bad. I think you get back what you give. Give good attitude like you did and you will get it back. Be a hard ass and the gloves are off.

[@Drago7166]

Is this around near the Yarra Ranges? Looks familiar and always wanted to get around to ridding out there.

[@bacevs]

closer to Bunyip State Park

[@R6Goon]

Hey could I use this on my social platforms, ill re-edit it and when I post it ill fully credit you.

[@gutterrashrides]

Hi yes you can :)

[@gutterrashrides]

Hey there! I just shot you a message through tiktok - please check your inbox @R6Goon

[@CHAOS80120]

Its funny to see all the commenters happy about this interaction. Here in Canada and America if a cop stopped you and subjected you to inspections without suspicion of a crime it would be an outrage

[@gutterrashrides]

haha I never thought of that 😆

[@cyclemoto8744]

Have seen those scenarios on KZbin and guess what, 15 minute or longer ordeal vs 5 minutes without any stress.

[@MotoInsanity]

Hey mate, would it be nice to feature your clip in my next episode? Credited of course (watermark and link to your channel).

[@gutterrashrides]

Yes that's fine 👍

[@MotoInsanity]

Thanks a lot!@@gutterrashrides

[@sighmon99]

Hey mate where are these roads

[@gutterrashrides]

Hey mate this is in the Dandenong Ranges near Gembrook

[@MotonekoRides]

Not going to disagree with the officer about the pressure in group rides. It all depends on the group though; some are more beginner friendly than others - and I can't say I've had a group I've ridden with here where that pressure has been there. 100% on a lot of fatalities this year. Ride safe!

[@Noony79]

What road is that?

[@mackilla199]

Looks like they were really chill, they didnt mention the exhaust at all?

[@gutterrashrides]

Nope, but they definitely could have 👀

[@YouTubeisALeftWingMachine]

WAZE WAZE WAZE WAZE

[@Grinchfairy]

I don’t mean to be rude at all but you didn’t know that people flashing their lights means there’s something up ahead (cops, crash etc) and you need to be extra cautious Did you just think they personally wanted you to slow down because you’re on a bike?

[@bacevs]

Did you not watch the video? Generally, yes, it means there's either a cop ahead or a hazard. However, some people flash their lights at bikers just to get them to slow down. In the video, he passed more cars that didn't flash their lights at him, so he thought that the cop was gone already or that they were just flashing to make him slow down.

[@Helicoprion08]

The question about you talking to each other is bait, all coms units in helmets are illegal for learners

[@mikeadz1]

Not anymore, they were but it changed a few months back I believe

[@gutterrashrides]

I think comms are legal for learners/restricted as of earlier this year - you just can't be touching the phone/device

[@Helicoprion08]

@@gutterrashrides I was under the impression that listening to music while riding was considered using your phone like it is in a car

[@bacevs]

@@Helicoprion08 prove you are listening to music vs using it as comms

[@Helicoprion08]

@@bacevs doesn't make a difference

[@HelaTwist]

👋👋👋

[@Fullnoise]

You talk too much. If you didn't do anything wrong, give them your licence, tell them your address if they ask and leave it at that. Do not get into a conversation with them, regardless of how friendly they appear. They stopped the other bike, not you so you were under no obligation to even stop unless they directed you to.