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Title: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: OMEGAMAN on February 11, 2010, 04:33:35 PM

 Thinking of a trip to France?

 Just something I came across on a Yam Diversion site....

 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/road-safety/3190922/Dont-mess-with-the-French-police.html    :-X

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: Richard on February 11, 2010, 07:43:44 PM

I think I want to join the Gendarmerie.

Richard

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: guest7 on February 11, 2010, 07:50:14 PM

Quote from: Richard on February 11, 2010, 07:43:44 PM

I think I want to join the Gendarmerie.

(Hitchhikers guide moment) "I mostly joined up for the low-slung holster and the shouting"  ;) :D :D

GC

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: Richard on February 11, 2010, 08:03:57 PM

Far more to do with the extending truncheon and handcuffs actually.

Richard

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: Mark on February 11, 2010, 08:06:28 PM

Quote from: Richard on February 11, 2010, 08:03:57 PM

Far more to do with the extending truncheon and handcuffs actually.

Richard

You mean your wife wants you to join the Gendarmerie.

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: Richard on February 11, 2010, 08:07:45 PM

No, but she does want me to join the Mounties.

Richard

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: robG on February 12, 2010, 04:09:33 AM

Nothing there surprises me. Having worked alongside the Gendarmerie Nationale, that article reflects their character exactly.
Superb.

Rob.

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: guest24 on February 12, 2010, 10:50:45 AM

Zut alors. Merde.

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: robG on February 12, 2010, 05:23:49 PM

Gott in Himmel  :o

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: Steffan on February 12, 2010, 07:27:38 PM

What's the problem; don't take the piss and they won't take you cash...simple really

Steffan

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: guest24 on February 12, 2010, 09:42:45 PM

Its a shame the French weren't so brutal and strong when it was Nazi tanks rolling down the highways.... oops, sorry, being a little historical there

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: guest7 on February 12, 2010, 09:56:07 PM

LOL!!!  :D :D :D :D

When they saw a Panzer entering Paris at speed they didn't issue a fine, they said "that's fine"   :D
GC

Title: Re: French Police.......be warned!
Post by: 002 on February 13, 2010, 12:22:13 AM

Quote from: Richard on February 11, 2010, 08:07:45 PM

No, but she does want me to join the Mounties.

Richard

MMmm ! So  you always get your Man ?

Jethro