Traffic Cop? No silly, thats a dummy!

asr245 · 27th June 2008, 15:10

It's done in western world so why not here? Though they should move them around with real cops taking there place once a while so as to keep us guessing. Else this move will last only till most people learn that it's cut-out.

prince_pervez · 27th June 2008, 15:16

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Originally Posted by Neel

in the first photo, the scorpio is in on the wrong side???

Thats correct @Neel, the Scorpio driver must have got used to the scare cops being there in the same position for days together!

nitrous · 27th June 2008, 15:23

Let's go and uh.."vandalise" them at midnight when no one's around.
I used to know this guy in college who would get sloshed and drive around town stealing traffic signal lights.

anandtheleo · 27th June 2008, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Neel

in the first photo, the scorpio is in on the wrong side???

I am not sure of that, as it could be a one way bridge. The sign on the wall of the bridge points to the direction the scorpio is going toward. But I could be wrong too.

mobike008 · 27th June 2008, 15:46

Novel Idea. I am sure there is a majority population who are not from tbhp. So i definetly think it will help the police in reducing the speed of vehicles for sure.

androdev · 27th June 2008, 15:47

interesting stuff.. by randomly interchanging dummies and real cops, they can hope to get good results.

ramie2400 · 27th June 2008, 15:51

hahahahahaha..are the public crows and sparrows in the feilds

wonder who's idea was this about placing such stupid things..hehehehehe can't stop laughing over this

iraghava · 27th June 2008, 17:03

If I saw these planted on the Expressway, I would like to pass by them at a very close distance & at a high speed! Then I can say, well I blew away a policeman with my car's wake today!

Hackett · 27th June 2008, 18:20

Saw these cutouts on the eastern express highway from Mumbai to Thane. Noticed one interesting thing. A traffic police pickup van was collecting these cut-outs a little after dark.
So they will be placing it in the morning and pick back in the night.

Once everyone is aware about the dummies, random change of placement and substituting with real cops will definitely boost their monthly collections.

Who says in the downward economy you don't have income avenues..

The Wolf · 27th June 2008, 19:05

I had never known of these!!!LOLzzzzzzzz

Trust me once you get used to running down dummies for cheap thrills the real ones can land you in deep trouble.

All said and done, this is the most funniest thing Ive ever seen on this forum!!!

GTO

rider60 · 27th June 2008, 19:05

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Originally Posted by iraghava

If I saw these planted on the Expressway, I would like to pass by them at a very close distance & at a high speed! Then I can say, well I blew away a policeman with my car's wake today!

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Originally Posted by Hackett

Once everyone is aware about the dummies, random change of placement and substituting with real cops will definitely boost their monthly collections.

Who says in the downward economy you don't have income avenues..

good one guys!, well i dont know about others finding out but i surely done want the cab guys to find out, and i hope this improves their driving attitude on the highways, say what?

ankit.jhamb · 27th June 2008, 19:13

this is interesting,but i think once people start recognising them they will not care.

Crazy_Eddy · 27th June 2008, 21:22

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Originally Posted by asr245

It's done in western world so y not here? Though they should move them around with real cops taking there place once a while so as to keep us guessing. Else this move will last only till most people learn that it's cut-out.

^ My exact thoughts !
The system will actually do quite decently if the above is indeed implemented.

salilpawar1 · 27th June 2008, 21:37

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in the first photo, the scorpio is in on the wrong side???

No, that's a one way flyover.

Reports say that these cutouts WILL be frequently replaced by real cops to catch unsuspecting motorists.

P.S. - I am thinking of Ferrari and Lambo cutouts in my driveway

penpavan · 27th June 2008, 22:26

I think on odd days the real police might stand there and catch a few people. So that the people are always kept guessing....

This might work if the police really stand there on a few odd days. Every time people see the cut out, they will first try to know whether it is real police or the cut-out. And in this process they will slow down.......

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asr245 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,162 Thanked: 392 Times	It's done in western world so why not here? Though they should move them around with real cops taking there place once a while so as to keep us guessing. Else this move will last only till most people learn that it's cut-out. Last edited by Rehaan : 27th June 2008 at 23:42. Reason: y = why. Please avoid SMS language as per Team-BHP rules.
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nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,964 Thanked: 333 Times View My Garage	Let's go and uh.."vandalise" them at midnight when no one's around. I used to know this guy in college who would get sloshed and drive around town stealing traffic signal lights.
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mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,998 Thanked: 17,164 Times View My Garage	Novel Idea. I am sure there is a majority population who are not from tbhp. So i definetly think it will help the police in reducing the speed of vehicles for sure.
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androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,255 Thanked: 25,287 Times	interesting stuff.. by randomly interchanging dummies and real cops, they can hope to get good results.
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27th June 2008, 15:51	#22
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	hahahahahaha..are the public crows and sparrows in the feilds wonder who's idea was this about placing such stupid things..hehehehehe can't stop laughing over this
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iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,993 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	If I saw these planted on the Expressway, I would like to pass by them at a very close distance & at a high speed! Then I can say, well I blew away a policeman with my car's wake today!
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27th June 2008, 18:20	#24
Hackett BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 103 Thanked: 3 Times	Saw these cutouts on the eastern express highway from Mumbai to Thane. Noticed one interesting thing. A traffic police pickup van was collecting these cut-outs a little after dark. So they will be placing it in the morning and pick back in the night. Once everyone is aware about the dummies, random change of placement and substituting with real cops will definitely boost their monthly collections. Who says in the downward economy you don't have income avenues..
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The Wolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 75 Times	I had never known of these!!!LOLzzzzzzzz Trust me once you get used to running down dummies for cheap thrills the real ones can land you in deep trouble. All said and done, this is the most funniest thing Ive ever seen on this forum!!! GTO Last edited by Rehaan : 27th June 2008 at 23:43. Reason: language.
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ankit.jhamb BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 573 Thanked: Once	this is interesting,but i think once people start recognising them they will not care.
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penpavan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blore Posts: 452 Thanked: 234 Times	I think on odd days the real police might stand there and catch a few people. So that the people are always kept guessing.... This might work if the police really stand there on a few odd days. Every time people see the cut out, they will first try to know whether it is real police or the cut-out. And in this process they will slow down.......
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