Where I live in Delhi, as soon as you exit the coclony's main road to the Outer Ring road, there is a police barricade and I have always seen motorcyclist being stopped there. I do not know why. You can not speed over there even you are Rossi -its so congested and narrow. I think its becos people on commuter bikes are easy prey. In your case - R15 means - rich guy, will give bribe easily. Its just pure business sense for the cop. (Remember they never joined the police to help people in the first place). He is in the business of extracting bribes. Simple!

I am glad that you took a stand. One should be aware of their rights and should sticck with the princinples, be confident and not budge under pressure. Its not matter of few bucks. It a matter of principle. Do not forget you paid for that cop's salary!

Thanks MG_Biker!

@All: I just realised that some of you might not be aware of Interceptor that I have mentioned in the 1st post. Well, interceptor is a jeep of the BTP (Bangalore Traffic Police), that has a high-tech speed gun, and a camera which is connected to a laptop. Each interceptor costs 21 Lakh INR & is used to capture images & speeds of vehicles approaching the interceptor. It can record speeds & images of vehicles moving at a distance as far away as 1.5 Kms from the device, but moving towards it.

@Members from Bangalore: Please feel free to share your 'not so pleasant encounters' with BTP, in this thread!

Thanks MG_Biker!

@All: I just realised that some of you might not be aware of Interceptor that I have mentioned in the 1st post. Well, interceptor is a jeep of the BTP (Bangalore Traffic Police), that has a high-tech speed gun, and a camera which is connected to a laptop. Each interceptor costs 21 Lakh INR & is used to capture images & speeds of vehicles approaching the interceptor. It can record speeds & images of vehicles moving at a distance as far away as 1.5 Kms from the device, but moving towards it.

Whats GQ bro?

@tibby: Honestly, you were stopped because you own an R15.... SIMPLE !!!

when they see bikes like r15 and fz ,these losers get ready 2 catch you even though u are far away ,happened many times 2 me

I am glad that you took a stand. One should be aware of their rights and should sticck with the princinples, be confident and not budge under pressure. Its not matter of few bucks. It a matter of principle.

the big pain is for the outstation guys who dont know the language.

and more over when a cop says he will cease the bike it is a shocker. and we just try and get the hell out of there by paying what ever it is we have to.
Will have to start standing up to them cops from now on i guess. this is happening way too often and to way too many people.

This is bad! I am wondering if there were things like this in Hyderabad, I would be caught every single day!
Anyways, I recently stopped here for a routine check&they didn't want to see my RC, even after stopping me. It was under the seat btw.
I agree that most of these cops are out to make a buck, but their main targets are college kids. I made it a point to stay out of their way when I was in college.

They are tying to recover 21lakhs what they have spent
even i feel its useless . Many times near command hospital i have seen these bugger catching ppl. even speldor / platina guys are not spared. What the hec. In one way its good but these guys need to be reasonable . its not possible to ride at 60kmph when roads are empty. i have seen cops on pulsars ripping on airport road . who will monitor them

i think soo too..

its a mess out here in bangalore.

These random checks are just a waste of time.

The locals dont bother to stop. those who stop are screwd.!

GQ - Golden Quadrilateral

Hi guys,
came across this article,

Ride free: no more side stops to check papers

A T Subramanya | TNN

Bangalore: You could be in a hurry to keep an appointment and, besides the red signals and traffic jams, there is one other stop to contend with: men in white and khaki flagging down motorists to check vehicle documents. Well, having zeroed in on this traffic blockage of its own creation, the department has put a stop to such stops.
Additional commissioner of police (traffic) Praveen Sood has given written directions to traffic personnel against unnecessary checking of documents — to keep both road and motorist hassle-free. But this does not mean that the public should stop carrying vehicle papers.
Those who violate traffic rules will be stopped, their documents checked and duly penalized. Sood told TOI: “All officers have been instructed not to stop motorists merely for checking documents. Only when the motorist has committed some visible traffic violation will he/she be stopped. The police will ask for all documents and the motorist will be penalized for non-possession, if documents are not in order.’’
Sood clearly stated that the focus is on good road use behaviour rather than documents. “We are mainly concentrating on traffic violations and to maintain smooth vehicle flow,’’ he said. But commuters who have violated rules like jumping signals, drunken driving, entering one-ways, riding on pavements or riding without helmet will be stopped. Transport vehicles like buses, taxis and autorickshaws should carry permit and fitness certificate. These should be produced for inspection if asked for by a police officer.
Sood explained: “There is a provision of a master card from RTO, which is proof that the driver has all valid documents. If one is carrying the master card, he/she need not carry any other documents.’’
But it is mandatory to carry an emission certificate. However, police have been instructed not to stop motorists merely to check the emission certificate. “In case of emission certificate, traffic police don’t have the provision to fine erring motorists. The department will have to send a notice regarding it to court. The fine amount is at the discretion of the court,’’ Sood added.



I just hope this is implemented. Sounds very sensible. Esp the MASTER CARD

I don't quite agree here.. They have never stopped me for those numerous nonsensical checks that they do.. Anyways, it should be history now (see Coplay@180's post in this thread)..



Thanks bro! I totally agree. Why give in when its clear you're being framed..



Agreed! Language is kind of a hinderance.. But you can speak to any one the senior officers present in the squad. They are generally fluent at English, and are not that bad (if you talk to them in the right way).
& yes, pls take a firm stand if you're being framed..



Hehehe.. Next time they catch any of us here, we'll direct them to you, saying there's more scope there!
Never had any such experiences in my college days.. Maybe coz I used my humble Dio then..



Command Hospital: They use that spot for catching people jumping the signal at the entrance of Airport Road after Trinity Circle.
I personally haven't seen any traffic cop over-speeding, but have seen quite a few of them riding helmetless.. Not very recently though, coz they have improved after numerous pics & complaints reported by readers in the newspapers..



Now that these checks are coming to a stop, cheer up..




Thanks! Didn't realise. Never used the short-form.. Maybe coz I'm not into touring right now..



Thanks for the info bro! Should put an end to most of bikers' headaches here in B'lore..