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I'd argue that basing your response on assuming my point of view on a different method of stopping a pursuit is putting words in my mouth.
Do you think the risk profiles of hitting a moped are similar to a spike strip or PIT manoeuvre on cars?
NurseHolliday-
Fair, my apologies.
No, that’s why I said that I assume that this would be considered under the threshold of how dangerous is acceptable. It’s the same thing, forcing someone into a vehicle crash on the road at speed, just more protected in a box.
Anyway, that’s enough arguing on the internet for one day for me. I simply think that something needs to be done about the moped enabled crime epidemic and whilst not ideal, they need to be pursued and not be safe in the knowledge that because they’re on a moped, they can get away. If trained officers decide that what is necessary to prevent injury and further crime against the public is to put a stop to a pursuit with a hopefully controlled manouvre, then I’m all for it.
I don’t wish injury on the thieves or think they deserve it but if they commit crime and flee without intending to stop, they should expect to be pursued and the risks that go with that. In my opinion.
Until someone comes up with a better idea that is.
PhilDAS
Not sure where I said that you said anything so I think you've missed the point.
Making not exactly wild assumptions is fairly standard in conversation I thought