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The mystery of Ireland's worst driver
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The mystery of Ireland's worst driver Polish driving licence (generic) Poles are Ireland's largest immigrant population Details of how police in the Irish Republic finally caught up with the country's most reckless driver have emerged, the Irish Times reports. He had been wanted from counties Cork to Cavan after racking up scores of speeding tickets and parking fines. However, each time the serial offender was stopped he managed to evade justice by giving a different address. But then his cover was blown. It was discovered that the man every member of the Irish police's rank and file had been looking for - a Mr Prawo Jazdy - wasn't exactly the sort of prized villain whose apprehension leads to an officer winning an award. In fact he wasn't even human. "Prawo Jazdy is actually the Polish for driving licence and not the first and surname on the licence," read a letter from June 2007 from an officer working within the Garda's traffic division. Map showing Poland "Having noticed this, I decided to check and see how many times officers have made this mistake. "It is quite embarrassing to see that the system has created Prawo Jazdy as a person with over 50 identities." The officer added that the "mistake" needed to be rectified immediately and asked that a memo be circulated throughout the force. In a bid to avoid similar mistakes being made in future relevant guidelines were also amended. And if nothing else is learnt from this driving-related debacle, Irish police officers should now know at least two words of Polish. As for the seemingly elusive Mr Prawo Jazdy, he has presumably become a cult hero among Ireland's largest immigrant population. |
The mystery of Ireland's worst driver
On 20 Feb, 09:29, Lord Taylor of Blackburn
wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/n...899171.stm?lss The mystery of Ireland's worst driver Polish driving licence (generic) Poles are Ireland's largest immigrant population Details of how police in the Irish Republic finally caught up with the country's most reckless driver have emerged, the Irish Times reports. He had been wanted from counties Cork to Cavan after racking up scores of speeding tickets and parking fines. However, each time the serial offender was stopped he managed to evade justice by giving a different address. But then his cover was blown. It was discovered that the man every member of the Irish police's rank and file had been looking for - a Mr Prawo Jazdy - wasn't exactly the sort of prized villain whose apprehension leads to an officer winning an award. In fact he wasn't even human. "Prawo Jazdy is actually the Polish for driving licence and not the first and surname on the licence," read a letter from June 2007 from an officer working within the Garda's traffic division. Map showing Poland "Having noticed this, I decided to check and see how many times officers have made this mistake. "It is quite embarrassing to see that the system has created Prawo Jazdy as a person with over 50 identities." The officer added that the "mistake" needed to be rectified immediately and asked that a memo be circulated throughout the force. In a bid to avoid similar mistakes being made in future relevant guidelines were also amended. And if nothing else is learnt from this driving-related debacle, Irish police officers should now know at least two words of Polish. As for the seemingly elusive Mr Prawo Jazdy, he has presumably become a cult hero among Ireland's largest immigrant population. And this is on topic how? |
The mystery of Ireland's worst driver
"Martin" wrote in message ... On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:46:55 -0800 (PST), wrote: On 20 Feb, 09:29, Lord Taylor of Blackburn wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/n...899171.stm?lss And this is on topic how? Travel in Ireland? I assume the questioner was posting from the rugby group this was cross posted to tim |
The mystery of Ireland's worst driver
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The mystery of Ireland's worst driver
On Feb 20, 11:46*am, wrote:
On 20 Feb, 09:29, Lord Taylor of Blackburn wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/n...899171.stm?lss The mystery of Ireland's worst driver Polish driving licence (generic) Poles are Ireland's largest immigrant population Details of how police in the Irish Republic finally caught up with the country's most reckless driver have emerged, the Irish Times reports. He had been wanted from counties Cork to Cavan after racking up scores of speeding tickets and parking fines. However, each time the serial offender was stopped he managed to evade justice by giving a different address. But then his cover was blown. It was discovered that the man every member of the Irish police's rank and file had been looking for - a Mr Prawo Jazdy - wasn't exactly the sort of prized villain whose apprehension leads to an officer winning an award. In fact he wasn't even human. "Prawo Jazdy is actually the Polish for driving licence and not the first and surname on the licence," read a letter from June 2007 from an officer working within the Garda's traffic division. Map showing Poland "Having noticed this, I decided to check and see how many times officers have made this mistake. "It is quite embarrassing to see that the system has created Prawo Jazdy as a person with over 50 identities." The officer added that the "mistake" needed to be rectified immediately and asked that a memo be circulated throughout the force. In a bid to avoid similar mistakes being made in future relevant guidelines were also amended. And if nothing else is learnt from this driving-related debacle, Irish police officers should now know at least two words of Polish. As for the seemingly elusive Mr Prawo Jazdy, he has presumably become a cult hero among Ireland's largest immigrant population. And this is on topic how?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Don't care. Made me laugh. |
The mystery of Ireland's worst driver
"John" wrote in message ... wrote: On 20 Feb, 09:29, Lord Taylor of Blackburn wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/n...899171.stm?lss And this is on topic how? And you are following correct netiquette by cutting surplus text how??? And you are following correct netiquette by by not cross posting how? |
The mystery of Ireland's worst driver
"Alan S" wrote in message ... On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:33:13 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Feb 20, 11:46 am, wrote: On 20 Feb, 09:29, Lord Taylor of Blackburn wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/n...899171.stm?lss The mystery of Ireland's worst driver Polish driving licence (generic) Poles are Ireland's largest immigrant population Details of how police in the Irish Republic finally caught up with the country's most reckless driver have emerged, the Irish Times reports. He had been wanted from counties Cork to Cavan after racking up scores of speeding tickets and parking fines. However, each time the serial offender was stopped he managed to evade justice by giving a different address. But then his cover was blown. It was discovered that the man every member of the Irish police's rank and file had been looking for - a Mr Prawo Jazdy - wasn't exactly the sort of prized villain whose apprehension leads to an officer winning an award. In fact he wasn't even human. "Prawo Jazdy is actually the Polish for driving licence and not the first and surname on the licence," read a letter from June 2007 from an officer working within the Garda's traffic division. Map showing Poland "Having noticed this, I decided to check and see how many times officers have made this mistake. "It is quite embarrassing to see that the system has created Prawo Jazdy as a person with over 50 identities." The officer added that the "mistake" needed to be rectified immediately and asked that a memo be circulated throughout the force. In a bid to avoid similar mistakes being made in future relevant guidelines were also amended. And if nothing else is learnt from this driving-related debacle, Irish police officers should now know at least two words of Polish. As for the seemingly elusive Mr Prawo Jazdy, he has presumably become a cult hero among Ireland's largest immigrant population. And this is on topic how?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Don't care. Made me laugh. Me too:-) Those Prawo Jazdy users may be part of the reason why my Europcar rental rate of ¤108 one way for a week Dublin to Shannon tripled to ¤323 when insurance was added. Which is relevant to rte. Or it may just be the permanent L plate drivers there who never get a full licence. Or simply bad drivers. http://archives.tcm.ie/breakingnews/...tory273556.asp Although, in hindsight, the only place in Europe I saw worse drivers than the Irish was in Poland, or near Poland from cars with Polish plates. You obviously ain't been to Croatia on a weekend (they drive a bit better on weekdays presumably because the traffic police work those days). Greece was pretty hairy too, the lollipops with the numbers on, might as well not have been there. tim |
The mystery of Ireland's worst driver
On Feb 20, 10:35*pm, "tim....." wrote:
"Alan S" wrote in message ... On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:33:13 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Feb 20, 11:46 am, wrote: On 20 Feb, 09:29, Lord Taylor of Blackburn wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/n...899171.stm?lss The mystery of Ireland's worst driver Polish driving licence (generic) Poles are Ireland's largest immigrant population Details of how police in the Irish Republic finally caught up with the country's most reckless driver have emerged, the Irish Times reports. He had been wanted from counties Cork to Cavan after racking up scores of speeding tickets and parking fines. However, each time the serial offender was stopped he managed to evade justice by giving a different address. But then his cover was blown. It was discovered that the man every member of the Irish police's rank and file had been looking for - a Mr Prawo Jazdy - wasn't exactly the sort of prized villain whose apprehension leads to an officer winning an award. In fact he wasn't even human. "Prawo Jazdy is actually the Polish for driving licence and not the first and surname on the licence," read a letter from June 2007 from an officer working within the Garda's traffic division. Map showing Poland "Having noticed this, I decided to check and see how many times officers have made this mistake. "It is quite embarrassing to see that the system has created Prawo Jazdy as a person with over 50 identities." The officer added that the "mistake" needed to be rectified immediately and asked that a memo be circulated throughout the force. In a bid to avoid similar mistakes being made in future relevant guidelines were also amended. And if nothing else is learnt from this driving-related debacle, Irish police officers should now know at least two words of Polish. As for the seemingly elusive Mr Prawo Jazdy, he has presumably become a cult hero among Ireland's largest immigrant population. And this is on topic how?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Don't care. Made me laugh. Me too:-) Those Prawo Jazdy users may be part of the reason why my Europcar rental rate of ¤108 one way for a week Dublin to Shannon tripled to ¤323 when insurance was added. Which is relevant to rte. Or it may just be the permanent L plate drivers there who never get a full licence. Or simply bad drivers. http://archives.tcm.ie/breakingnews/...tory273556.asp Although, in hindsight, the only place in Europe I saw worse drivers than the Irish was in Poland, or near Poland from cars with Polish plates. You obviously ain't been to Croatia on a weekend (they drive a bit better on weekdays presumably because the traffic police work those days). Greece was pretty hairy too, the lollipops with the numbers on, might as well not have been there. tim take a bus in Pakistan.....quite an adrenalin buzz |
The mystery of Ireland's worst driver
"Lord Truscott of Brownenvelope" wrote in message ... On Feb 20, 10:35 pm, "tim....." wrote: "Alan S" wrote in message ... On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:33:13 -0800 (PST), wrote: On Feb 20, 11:46 am, wrote: On 20 Feb, 09:29, Lord Taylor of Blackburn wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/n...899171.stm?lss The mystery of Ireland's worst driver Polish driving licence (generic) Poles are Ireland's largest immigrant population Details of how police in the Irish Republic finally caught up with the country's most reckless driver have emerged, the Irish Times reports. He had been wanted from counties Cork to Cavan after racking up scores of speeding tickets and parking fines. However, each time the serial offender was stopped he managed to evade justice by giving a different address. But then his cover was blown. It was discovered that the man every member of the Irish police's rank and file had been looking for - a Mr Prawo Jazdy - wasn't exactly the sort of prized villain whose apprehension leads to an officer winning an award. In fact he wasn't even human. "Prawo Jazdy is actually the Polish for driving licence and not the first and surname on the licence," read a letter from June 2007 from an officer working within the Garda's traffic division. Map showing Poland "Having noticed this, I decided to check and see how many times officers have made this mistake. "It is quite embarrassing to see that the system has created Prawo Jazdy as a person with over 50 identities." The officer added that the "mistake" needed to be rectified immediately and asked that a memo be circulated throughout the force. In a bid to avoid similar mistakes being made in future relevant guidelines were also amended. And if nothing else is learnt from this driving-related debacle, Irish police officers should now know at least two words of Polish. As for the seemingly elusive Mr Prawo Jazdy, he has presumably become a cult hero among Ireland's largest immigrant population. And this is on topic how?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Don't care. Made me laugh. Me too:-) Those Prawo Jazdy users may be part of the reason why my Europcar rental rate of ¤108 one way for a week Dublin to Shannon tripled to ¤323 when insurance was added. Which is relevant to rte. Or it may just be the permanent L plate drivers there who never get a full licence. Or simply bad drivers. http://archives.tcm.ie/breakingnews/...tory273556.asp Although, in hindsight, the only place in Europe I saw worse drivers than the Irish was in Poland, or near Poland from cars with Polish plates. You obviously ain't been to Croatia on a weekend (they drive a bit better on weekdays presumably because the traffic police work those days). Greece was pretty hairy too, the lollipops with the numbers on, might as well not have been there. tim take a bus in Pakistan.....quite an adrenalin buzz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- I know most of the population has moved to Europe but I didn't think they'd moved the border as well tim |
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