'Illegal' N1 road block causes controversy

A road block ON the highway?

That is beyond reason, JHB need to get their local government bitch slapped.
 
There was also a roadblock on the William Nicol onramp heading towards Malibongwe on Saturday. I got caught in that 1 :/

Was 1 of those stupid eToll 1's that's been going around the news. Tried to take a picture but it didn't come out so well. When I drove through though they only checked my license disc but I mean if that's the only thing they were checking then it's 1 of the most retarded places to put a roadblock >.<
 
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okay so I've inched through gridlock and now I have Officer Porker at my window.
I say "show me authorized documentation for this roadblock."
he has none.
now what? can I just drive off ignoring any of the swine's requests? Can I fine the bacon for his illegal behaviour? can I apply for my wasted time back?
what is the legal ground of someone who has just been dicked over by an illegal roadblock?
 
I never thought this could be done but yes they did it, roadblock on a highway of all the places. What kind of thought goes in before such decisions are made
 
RandomDesign said:
okay so I've inched through gridlock and now I have Officer Porker at my window.
I say "show me authorized documentation for this roadblock."
he has none.
now what? can I just drive off ignoring any of the swine's requests? Can I fine the bacon for his illegal behaviour? can I apply for my wasted time back?
what is the legal ground of someone who has just been dicked over by an illegal roadblock?
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The problem is that you cannot do anything about an illegal roadblock, other than complain afterwards.

I would not recommend ignoring them and driving away, that would be a very, very bad thing to do for yourself.
 
On the other hand, if you do have proof, and 100% proof at that, that the roadblock is illegal - get a few cars and drive them all over. Afterwards claim that you thought they wanted to hijack you - present the evidence that there should not have been a roadblock, therefore the idea that they may have been hijackers in fake traffic police clothes and fake traffic vehicles. It will be long trial, but eventually you will walk away scott-free.
 
I have seen at least two metro police traffic fine roadblocks on Joburg's highways. One on the M2 East and one on the M1 South just next to where the new Cell C office is. And I saw a guy reverse back onto the Allandale onramp to escape it :wtf:
 
House said:
On the other hand, if you do have proof, and 100% proof at that, that the roadblock is illegal - get a few cars and drive them all over. Afterwards claim that you thought they wanted to hijack you - present the evidence that there should not have been a roadblock, therefore the idea that they may have been hijackers in fake traffic police clothes and fake traffic vehicles. It will be long trial, but eventually you will walk away scott-free.
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That won't end well, trying to explain how you thought 10s of coppers in 10s of cars with cones and signage may have been hijackers?
 
R13... said:
And I saw a guy reverse back onto the Allandale onramp to escape it :wtf:
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- Unlicensed Vehicle?
- Stolen Vehicle?
- Hijacked Vehicle?
- Vehicle involved in Offence?
- Illegal Drugs or Firearms in Vehicle?
- Explosives in Vehicle?
- Stolen Goods in Vehicle?
- Outstanding Traffic Fines & Warrants?
- Outstanding Warrants for other Offences?
 
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House said:
On the other hand, if you do have proof, and 100% proof at that, that the roadblock is illegal - get a few cars and drive them all over. Afterwards claim that you thought they wanted to hijack you - present the evidence that there should not have been a roadblock, therefore the idea that they may have been hijackers in fake traffic police clothes and fake traffic vehicles. It will be long trial, but eventually you will walk away scott-free.
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giving amazing advice as usual :p
 
R13... said:
That won't end well, trying to explain how you thought 10s of coppers in 10s of cars with cones and signage may have been hijackers?
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Well, legally there was not supposed to be a roadblock - and you should have the evidence of that.. Then, no law-abiding honest police officer or traffic officer would have been there. I am totally shocked by the crime rate in SA, how crimes are committed and by who. So, I saw 10 criminals who decided to do a mass hijack and I did not want to get shot and killed by any of them alongside the highway, so - looking at all their (stolen) weapons, I decided to start running them over.....
 
House said:
Well, legally there was not supposed to be a roadblock - and you should have the evidence of that.. Then, no law-abiding honest police officer or traffic officer would have been there. I am totally shocked by the crime rate in SA, how crimes are committed and by who. So, I saw 10 criminals who decided to do a mass hijack and I did not want to get shot and killed by any of them alongside the highway, so - looking at all their (stolen) weapons, I decided to start running them over.....
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Rather just shut up, mmkay?
 
House said:
- Unlicensed Vehicle?
- Stolen Vehicle?
- Hijacked Vehicle?
- Vehicle involved in Offence?
- Illegal Drugs or Firearms in Vehicle?
- Explosives in Vehicle?
- Stolen Goods in Vehicle?
- Outstanding Traffic Fines & Warrants?
- Outstanding Warrants for other Offences?
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In a hurry and not willing to waste hours?
 
House said:
- Unlicensed Vehicle?
- Stolen Vehicle?
- Hijacked Vehicle?
- Vehicle involved in Offence?
- Illegal Drugs or Firearms in Vehicle?
- Explosives in Vehicle?
- Stolen Goods in Vehicle?
- Outstanding Traffic Fines & Warrants?
- Outstanding Warrants for other Offences?
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Could be any of those, most likely outstanding traffic fines. I'm not sure if that plate recognition camera they use has up to date info on stolen vehicles.
 
House said:
Well, legally there was not supposed to be a roadblock - and you should have the evidence of that.. Then, no law-abiding honest police officer or traffic officer would have been there. I am totally shocked by the crime rate in SA, how crimes are committed and by who. So, I saw 10 criminals who decided to do a mass hijack and I did not want to get shot and killed by any of them alongside the highway, so - looking at all their (stolen) weapons, I decided to start running them over.....
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The cops might get a slap on the wrist but you'd get the entire book thrown at you for your actions. Much like taking the law into your hands or the Oscar defense.
 
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