Warning: Trap Cars operate in this area

Tefal · 15 May 2013 at 00:59

jaybee said:
So what's this all about? Anyone seen these signs in their area at all? Started to see them on my commute accross some parts of Surrey. I have seen programs on Discovery or some such channel where in America they have these "bait cars" which tend to be unlocked cars just parked up with the keys in them. They are wired up with cameras and tracking equipment and the police tend to be waiting around the corner to catch the person attempting to steal it.

I take it we have to put signs up in the UK to "warn" thieves of such cars incase they spend their poor lives locked up after taking one? Why do we have to do this? Surely it writes off any chances of catching people doing it if we advertise the areas the cars are in? Seems silly.

bsame as al lthe "speed camera" signs everywhere despite there being no speed cameras there.

MooMoo444 · 15 May 2013 at 12:55

Sindri said:
Do they do this so the authorities cant be accused of entrapment?

As maybe by plastering signs everywhere it removes the chance of the criminal claiming this as a defence?

Using it as a defence? Are you insane?

It's still theft, even if the door is ajar and the engine is running.

Burnsy2023 · 15 May 2013 at 13:40

Sindri said:
Do they do this so the authorities cant be accused of entrapment?

As maybe by plastering signs everywhere it removes the chance of the criminal claiming this as a defence?

I think you need to understand what entrapment is before you claim that.

eatcustard · 15 May 2013 at 14:09

Entrapment in the UK is Legal
They use under age kids to try to buy alcohol etc.

MooMoo444 · 15 May 2013 at 14:35

eatcustard said:
Entrapment in the UK is Legal
They use under age kids to try to buy alcohol etc.

..that's not entrapment.

4T5 · 15 May 2013 at 14:36

Do they operate like trap door spiders & jump on Chavs as they walk past ?

jellybeard999 · 15 May 2013 at 17:34

Sasso said:
what was that tv show they used to have on ch.5 (I believe) where they would stitch up criminals/opportunists?

I remember one where there was a VW beatle sting car set up, 2 mugs get into the car and proceed to try and hotwire/steal it... but instead the car just locks them inside.... starts making all kinds of siren/horn noises and then the car starts to shake and fall off.... like full on wheels fall off the sides xD need more stuff like this!!!! Still want a car alarm that locks the person inside and drops a flashbang on the bar-stewards lap xD

on a side note that program was hilarious. another sketch was they would send out invitations/congratulations to people who have failed to show up for court/parole/whatever to dodge the law... and they got invited because they "Won" a prize or to appear on tv show... they show up at said venue and it's all kitted out with tv cameras (obviously) and razzed up to look genuine... quick interview with the "lucky" person about them being all hyped and excited... walk through the curtains and there's like 2/3 coppers there who put them in cuffs and read them their rights xD HAHAHAHHA!!!!