‘Sneaky’ unmarked police car sparks outrage from Aussie drivers
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As drivers, we must follow road safety rules to ensure a smooth and safe driving experience.
However, a photo of an unmarked police car circulated on social media left many Aussie drivers fuming.
The controversy arose after footage of a Highway Patrol vehicle parked behind a barrier on the Alfords Point Bridge circulated online.
The incident occurred over the Anzac Day weekend when double demerit points were in effect.
This system, designed to deter unsafe driving during holidays, meant that driving offences carry twice the usual penalty.
Journalist David McCowen shared his sentiment on social media and expressed his outrage.
‘This is b*******. This is a highway patrol. Trying to book people hidden behind a concrete wall in an unmarked car on a double demerits weekend on a long downhill descent on a bridge,’ he stated.
‘That's just c***. That is not serving the community; that is straight-up revenue raising, and I'm not about it. You can’t see him.'
Many echoed the same sentiment, with comments flooding in to condemn the police's actions.
‘That's just plain un-Australian and downright sneaky,’ one wrote.
‘Wonder what the punishment would be for a private citizen to park there? What a joke,’ another lamented.
‘There's reasonable law enforcement, and then there's this,’ a third pointed out.
However, some came to the defence of the Highway Patrol and pointed out that the law is the law, regardless of whether an officer is in plain sight or not.
'Easy. Don’t speed,' one user advised.
'In reality, if they are speeding, then they're speeding—no excuses,' another added.
A NSW Police spokesman has acknowledged the social media video, reminding the public of the grim statistics on the state's roads.
According to Transport for NSW, they have recorded 116 deaths and more than 10,000 hospitalised with injuries for this year.
These figures are a stark reminder of the importance of road safety.
Under regulation 307 of the NSW Road Rules, police officers are exempt from parking and stopping restrictions, which legally permits the kind of operation seen in the footage.
Watch McCowen’s video here:
Source: David McCowen/Instagram
However, the question remains: does the end justify the means, or should the police adopt a more transparent approach to enforcing road safety?
Have you ever felt tricked by an unmarked police car? Are these tactics fair, or do you think there's a better way to encourage safe driving? Share your experiences and opinions in the comments below.
However, a photo of an unmarked police car circulated on social media left many Aussie drivers fuming.
The controversy arose after footage of a Highway Patrol vehicle parked behind a barrier on the Alfords Point Bridge circulated online.
The incident occurred over the Anzac Day weekend when double demerit points were in effect.
This system, designed to deter unsafe driving during holidays, meant that driving offences carry twice the usual penalty.
Journalist David McCowen called out an unmarked police car parked at the Alford’s Point Bridge. Image Credit: Instagram/David McCowen
Journalist David McCowen shared his sentiment on social media and expressed his outrage.
‘This is b*******. This is a highway patrol. Trying to book people hidden behind a concrete wall in an unmarked car on a double demerits weekend on a long downhill descent on a bridge,’ he stated.
‘That's just c***. That is not serving the community; that is straight-up revenue raising, and I'm not about it. You can’t see him.'
Many echoed the same sentiment, with comments flooding in to condemn the police's actions.
‘That's just plain un-Australian and downright sneaky,’ one wrote.
‘Wonder what the punishment would be for a private citizen to park there? What a joke,’ another lamented.
‘There's reasonable law enforcement, and then there's this,’ a third pointed out.
However, some came to the defence of the Highway Patrol and pointed out that the law is the law, regardless of whether an officer is in plain sight or not.
'Easy. Don’t speed,' one user advised.
'In reality, if they are speeding, then they're speeding—no excuses,' another added.
A NSW Police spokesman has acknowledged the social media video, reminding the public of the grim statistics on the state's roads.
According to Transport for NSW, they have recorded 116 deaths and more than 10,000 hospitalised with injuries for this year.
These figures are a stark reminder of the importance of road safety.
Under regulation 307 of the NSW Road Rules, police officers are exempt from parking and stopping restrictions, which legally permits the kind of operation seen in the footage.
Watch McCowen’s video here:
Source: David McCowen/Instagram
However, the question remains: does the end justify the means, or should the police adopt a more transparent approach to enforcing road safety?
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