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smacking
Do you/ Would you smack your kids
Total Votes : 21
Yes
90%
 90%  [ 19 ]
No
9%
 9%  [ 2 ]


the most undervalued and meaningless document
what is the most undervalued and meaningless document that officers have to complete?
Total Votes : 6
pocketbook
33%
 33%  [ 2 ]
CLE 2/6 (no tax report)
16%
 16%  [ 1 ]
interview planner
16%
 16%  [ 1 ]
stores request
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
PDR
16%
 16%  [ 1 ]
s136 mental health
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
annual leave request
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
major inc log
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
HO/RT/1
16%
 16%  [ 1 ]
HO/RT/2
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


The most effective HA vehicle is
The most effective HA vehicle is the
Total Votes : 38
Range Rover
7%
 7%  [ 3 ]
Landrover Discovery
34%
 34%  [ 13 ]
Mitsubishi Shogun
23%
 23%  [ 9 ]
Toyota Landcruiser
31%
 31%  [ 12 ]
Nissan Pathfinder
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
none of the above
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I don't know I just got here
2%
 2%  [ 1 ]


3 strikes - protecting the public
people who commit 3 indictable offences should be
Total Votes : 24
locked up and throw the keys away
16%
 16%  [ 4 ]
locked up for life
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
locked up for life US style viz 25 years AND NO LESS
54%
 54%  [ 13 ]
subject to UK law as we have it now
12%
 12%  [ 3 ]
given a pat on the head and told not to do it again
12%
 12%  [ 3 ]


DNA database 'should include all'
Poll
Total Votes : 8
The DNA database already contains my dna
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have already volunteered and given my dna
12%
 12%  [ 1 ]
I would volunteer if asked
37%
 37%  [ 3 ]
I would NOT volunteer if asked
37%
 37%  [ 3 ]
I have a cat called fluffy
12%
 12%  [ 1 ]


new volunteer scheme to help young people
David Cameron has launched a new volunteer scheme to help young people
Total Votes : 12
it's cobblers
25%
 25%  [ 3 ]
it's worse than cobblers
16%
 16%  [ 2 ]
it's great!!
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
it's better than great!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
yes it's just like National Service!!
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
yes just what we need!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
the bloke should be sacked
25%
 25%  [ 3 ]
prime minister here he comes
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
don't ask me, no idea!
16%
 16%  [ 2 ]


IS THE AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC POLICE REDUCING?
IS THE AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC POLICE REDUCING?
Total Votes : 48
Yes by tons!
54%
 54%  [ 26 ]
Yes but not by much
27%
 27%  [ 13 ]
No hardly
6%
 6%  [ 3 ]
No not at all
4%
 4%  [ 2 ]
I have no idea
8%
 8%  [ 4 ]


PS3 and Xbox 360 "look even"
PS3 out March 2007
Total Votes : 10
not interested
60%
 60%  [ 6 ]
Nintendo wii is better (£149)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
XBOX 360 is better (£199)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
XBOX 360 is as good (£199)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Both Ninetndo wii and XBOX 360 are better
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Commodore 64 is better (£29)
10%
 10%  [ 1 ]
PS2 is better (£199)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
PS3 outdoes all above (£425)
30%
 30%  [ 3 ]


templates
which template is the best to use?
Total Votes : 11
subSilver
18%
 18%  [ 2 ]
Elektro
9%
 9%  [ 1 ]
Green Mylon
9%
 9%  [ 1 ]
subMerged
27%
 27%  [ 3 ]
they're all pretty poor
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
they're all pretty good!
27%
 27%  [ 3 ]
don't know
9%
 9%  [ 1 ]


ok we all know the powers but ARE THEY ENOUGH??
1) authority to go against red lights/ traffic signs 2) have audible warning equipment: sirens 3) authority to make progress e.g. hardshoulders
Total Votes : 44
All three without doubt
63%
 63%  [ 28 ]
1 only
4%
 4%  [ 2 ]
2 only
4%
 4%  [ 2 ]
3 only
9%
 9%  [ 4 ]
2 and 3 only
15%
 15%  [ 7 ]
1 and 3 only
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
1 and 2 only
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
none of these
2%
 2%  [ 1 ]


Policing on the cheap!!!!
Are Highways Agency Traffic Officers another example of policing on the cheap?
Total Votes : 16
Yes
37%
 37%  [ 6 ]
No
18%
 18%  [ 3 ]
Isnt this fence nice!
43%
 43%  [ 7 ]


BNP Leader Nick Griffin - Found Not Guilty
Do you agree with the not guilty verdict or not?
Total Votes : 6
Yes
66%
 66%  [ 4 ]
No
16%
 16%  [ 1 ]
I wonder what colour I should paint this fence next!
16%
 16%  [ 1 ]


theme parks with big rides big crowds and big queues
which is the UK's top theme park?
Total Votes : 4
Alton Towers
75%
 75%  [ 3 ]
Chessington World of adventures
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Beaulieu
25%
 25%  [ 1 ]
Drayton Manor
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Paultons
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Oakwood
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Legoland
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Thorpe Park
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
none of the above
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
another place not listed
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


HATO's using blues & twos!!!
Would you like blues & twos on your vehicles?
Total Votes : 70
Yes
62%
 62%  [ 44 ]
No
28%
 28%  [ 20 ]
My trousers have wet paint on them from the fence!
8%
 8%  [ 6 ]


Is Christmas starting earlier this year?
12th November too early for Christmas Lights & Decorations??
Total Votes : 6
YES - Definately
83%
 83%  [ 5 ]
NO - Let them have their fun! (Flash is a Scrouge!)
16%
 16%  [ 1 ]
ERM - Im on the very comfortable snow covered fence!!!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Have you tried these INTERACTIVE dvds ??
I fancy playing
Total Votes : 10
Who wants to be a millionaire
50%
 50%  [ 5 ]
Countdown
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Deal or no deal
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Classic Bullseye
10%
 10%  [ 1 ]
Blankety Blank
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Family Fortunes
10%
 10%  [ 1 ]
The Price is right
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Play your cards right
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
None of the above
30%
 30%  [ 3 ]
All of the above
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


IS FREEVIEW WORTH HAVING?
Which freeview channel is tops?
Total Votes : 5
BBC3
20%
 20%  [ 1 ]
BBC4
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
E4
40%
 40%  [ 2 ]
ITV2
20%
 20%  [ 1 ]
ITV3
20%
 20%  [ 1 ]
ITV4
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
MORE4
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
SKY3
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
UKtvHistory
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


help save the planet
the most important way to save the planet is
Total Votes : 3
hold on IT DOESN'T NEED SAVING!
33%
 33%  [ 1 ]
changing lightbulbs to energy saving ones
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
recycling more
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
adjusting thermostats to cut heating
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
turning off electronic devices when they aren't in use
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
insulating homes
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
all of above
33%
 33%  [ 1 ]
none of the above
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
moving to Mars
33%
 33%  [ 1 ]


Briefings
Briefings and debriefings are an essential part of the operational day what is happening where you work?
Total Votes : 13
We have a briefing and debriefing every day without fail
23%
 23%  [ 3 ]
We usually have a briefing and debriefing every day without fail
23%
 23%  [ 3 ]
We have a briefing without fail but do not normally have a debriefing
7%
 7%  [ 1 ]
we usually have a briefing but normally do not have a debriefing
7%
 7%  [ 1 ]
We have briefings or debriefings more often than not
7%
 7%  [ 1 ]
we have only a few briefings or debriefings
15%
 15%  [ 2 ]
I've never had either a briefing or debriefing
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Half past Two
15%
 15%  [ 2 ]


Army officer was banned from entering Harrods
customers wearing non-civilian attire cannot enter Harrods
Total Votes : 8
quite right too it might offend the custiomers
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
yes I agree with Harrods, all stores should do this
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I do not agree with Harrods THEY offend me!
75%
 75%  [ 6 ]
No more Harrods for me now I will go elsewhere!
25%
 25%  [ 2 ]
I really don't know
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
flip a coin
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Half past Two
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


NEW MEMBERS / GUESTS PLEASE READ!
Could We be damaging the Highways Agency's position by associating online?
Total Votes : 51
YES
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
NO
100%
 100%  [ 51 ]


CLASS 'A' DRUGS ON THE NHS????
SHOULD CLASS 'A' DRUGS BE AVAILABLE ON THE NHS??
Total Votes : 5
YES
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
NO
100%
 100%  [ 5 ]
Ill sit up on the fence thankyou!!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


How did you find this site?
How did you find this site?
Total Votes : 37
Google/search engine
29%
 29%  [ 11 ]
Word of mouth (directly recomended by someone you know)
32%
 32%  [ 12 ]
Word of notice board (ie someone put a flyer/calander on your notice board)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Link from another website
10%
 10%  [ 4 ]
The voices told me to come here.
27%
 27%  [ 10 ]


TALE OF A BMW DRIVER by Mr Orsm.
Should the outside lane be reserved for BMW drivers?
Total Votes : 5
Absolutely yes
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Obviously
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
No never, bmw drivers should burn in hell!
80%
 80%  [ 4 ]
Is that not already the case?
20%
 20%  [ 1 ]


WH Smith plans motorway sites
After WH SMITH has pitched in I think the following store should head for motorway services too:
Total Votes : 7
Woolworths
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Ann Summers
42%
 42%  [ 3 ]
Halfords
14%
 14%  [ 1 ]
Next
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Charity Shop e.g. Oxfam
14%
 14%  [ 1 ]
Virgin Megastore
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
H M V
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Tesco
28%
 28%  [ 2 ]
Sainsbury
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
all of above
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


any person powers <<< DO Traffic Officers need them
do Traffic Officers NEED 'any person powers' ??
Total Votes : 9
no way, T.Os are just there to get traffic moving full stop
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
not really - outside T.Os remit to be honest
33%
 33%  [ 3 ]
might need them very occasionally but it would be rare
55%
 55%  [ 5 ]
in the course of their duties T.Os will need any person powers yes
11%
 11%  [ 1 ]
yes absolutely, to be effective T.Os will need them for sure
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I'm taking the fifth!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Broadband speed
which is the best broadband??
Total Votes : 16
AOL
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
BT
18%
 18%  [ 3 ]
Orange
12%
 12%  [ 2 ]
Pipex
6%
 6%  [ 1 ]
TalkTalk
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Toucan
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Tiscali
6%
 6%  [ 1 ]
Sky
12%
 12%  [ 2 ]
Virgin Media (NTL)
43%
 43%  [ 7 ]
Waitrose
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Censorship
how do you see censorship on this site?
Total Votes : 27
way too heavy, too much interference from mods
7%
 7%  [ 2 ]
too heavy, we are adults for goodness sake
11%
 11%  [ 3 ]
a little on the high side, mods do step in too much
3%
 3%  [ 1 ]
about right, mods step in where needed in my view
74%
 74%  [ 20 ]
mods are letting too much go by, they should do more
3%
 3%  [ 1 ]
way too light, ppl are getting away with far too much
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Which Do You Prefer???
Which Seat For You????
Total Votes : 12
Drivers Seat - Yes please, nice wheels!!!
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
Passenger Seat - Buttons and chit chat for me please!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I want both so I always swap half way through the shift!!
41%
 41%  [ 5 ]
I dont mind at all so what ever suits my shift partner is fine by me!!!
50%
 50%  [ 6 ]
What a stupid question Flash - Have you gone bonkers????
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Official Caps!
WOULD YOU LIKE AN OFFICIAL CAP??
Total Votes : 36
YES - I would love one, how smart do I look!!!! Better than a baseball cap!
13%
 13%  [ 5 ]
NO - It will be collecting dust in the locker room if you issue them!!
8%
 8%  [ 3 ]
NOT SURE - I will have to try one on to see how I look first! Image and all that!!
11%
 11%  [ 4 ]
NO - It will make us look more like Police and I dont want that!
11%
 11%  [ 4 ]
YES - I think it will make us look more official!!
5%
 5%  [ 2 ]
YES - For both of the other two YES's!
22%
 22%  [ 8 ]
NO - For both of the other NOs
27%
 27%  [ 10 ]


Single crews
Will single crewing by Traffic Officers become the norm?
Total Votes : 20
YES- Definitely
25%
 25%  [ 5 ]
NO- Too Dangerous
50%
 50%  [ 10 ]
POSSIBLY - Too early to say yet
25%
 25%  [ 5 ]


Patrol bags
Patrol bags - Issued or Own
Total Votes : 13
I used my issued bag - large enough to hide in
23%
 23%  [ 3 ]
I have bought my own - enough zips and dividers for those McD money off-coupons
69%
 69%  [ 9 ]
I'm not a traffic officer YET
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I'm not a traffic officer
7%
 7%  [ 1 ]


Same partner or various?
do you normally patrol with the same person, or does your Supervisor move people around?
Total Votes : 28
Always the same
3%
 3%  [ 1 ]
Usually the same
25%
 25%  [ 7 ]
Could be anyone!
67%
 67%  [ 19 ]
I'm not a traffic officer
3%
 3%  [ 1 ]


If you kill you hang
killers should receive the death penalty
Total Votes : 7
yes quite clearly I agree
57%
 57%  [ 4 ]
whatever the court decides is fine with me
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
the jury should decide
28%
 28%  [ 2 ]
no the death penalty just doesn't work
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
it's against Human Rights so we're stuffed
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I am against the death penalty so no
14%
 14%  [ 1 ]


What is the Green Belt?
The Green Belt ensures this country does not get built over in concrete from top to bottom
Total Votes : 7
Yes and it needs to stay like that, not 1 inch must be given away
14%
 14%  [ 1 ]
Yes it ensures a quality of life, IT MUST NOT be watered down
57%
 57%  [ 4 ]
Well that was true a few years back, things have changed now
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Whatever the government decides is fine with me
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Depends on what is proposed, housing should be allowed on there
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Depends on what is proposed, roads or rail should be allowed
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Depends on what is proposed, housing, roads or rail should be allowed
28%
 28%  [ 2 ]
Green belt is old hat and should be cancelled altogether
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I don't know - pass
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Closing local hospitals 'will save lives'
the more local hospitals that close, the more lives are saved
Total Votes : 7
yep - absolutely true - I have always known that
14%
 14%  [ 1 ]
yes - all local hospitals should be closed, CLOSE THE LOT
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
it must be me, I cannot understand this article
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have read some tosh in my time but this just about beats all
42%
 42%  [ 3 ]
I just do not agree, local hospitals should be given MORE resources not less
28%
 28%  [ 2 ]
I don't know - pass
14%
 14%  [ 1 ]


Should We Have a Dress Uniform?
Should we have a Dress Uniform for Ceremonial Purposes/PR etc?
Total Votes : 16
Yes
50%
 50%  [ 8 ]
No
43%
 43%  [ 7 ]
Mmm... How about more biscuits and Tea?
6%
 6%  [ 1 ]


I need to get a life!!
Does Flash need to get a life??
Total Votes : 13
YES- He spends far too much time on here.
30%
 30%  [ 4 ]
No- Leave the poor guy alone, he's just trying to bring us HATOs together.
38%
 38%  [ 5 ]
What Day Is It Again?????
30%
 30%  [ 4 ]


Do you want a Wii ??
do you want a wii
Total Votes : 4
prefer ps2
25%
 25%  [ 1 ]
prefer xbox
25%
 25%  [ 1 ]
prefer to play cards
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
undecided
25%
 25%  [ 1 ]
yes i want a wii where do i go for 1 ?
25%
 25%  [ 1 ]


Checking tyre pressures
How often are tyre pressures checked?
Total Votes : 16
Every shift change
50%
 50%  [ 8 ]
Once a day
12%
 12%  [ 2 ]
Only on Sunday cleaning
18%
 18%  [ 3 ]
When a tyre looks flat
6%
 6%  [ 1 ]
You can check the pressure?
12%
 12%  [ 2 ]


r e a r .. r e d s
rear reds are
Total Votes : 31
ONLY for use when the vehicle is stationary in live lanes
6%
 6%  [ 2 ]
for use as above but also when travelling down h/s
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
for use as all above but also when approaching a scene
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
for use as all above but also for rolling road blocks
9%
 9%  [ 3 ]
for use when stationary in live lane and doing rolling road blocks
25%
 25%  [ 8 ]
for use whenever a DRA dictates
58%
 58%  [ 18 ]


Are you in the 2 %
Are you in the 2 %
Total Votes : 10
Yes
70%
 70%  [ 7 ]
No
30%
 30%  [ 3 ]
I passed out after the 4th sum
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


sky TV, cable TV - something you want?
sky TV or cable TV is
Total Votes : 10
way too expensive - sorry not interested
20%
 20%  [ 2 ]
too difficult to enstall, can't be bothered
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
too expensive AND too difficult to enstall
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
expensive for sure but worth it, I want it/ have it
50%
 50%  [ 5 ]
not now expensive, it was. I have it/ want it
20%
 20%  [ 2 ]
not expensive but I'm not interested in it
10%
 10%  [ 1 ]


Boots
Highways Agency issue boots to their Traffic Officers
Total Votes : 21
yes the boots I got were great! well pleased!
14%
 14%  [ 3 ]
yep the boots I got were ok, nothing special though
42%
 42%  [ 9 ]
yes the boots I got were ok but I wear my own boots
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I didn't like the boots I was given, I thought they were poor, but I still wear 'em
9%
 9%  [ 2 ]
I didn't like the boots I was given, I thought they were poor so I wear my own
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
the boots I was given were absolutely awful, I wear my own
14%
 14%  [ 3 ]
I am a Traffic Officer but was never issued any boots
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I am not a Traffic Officer so I'm out of this vote
19%
 19%  [ 4 ]


women HATOs
I reckon women HATOs account for
Total Votes : 58
less than 10% of HATO strength on the road
48%
 48%  [ 28 ]
10% of HATO strength on the road
24%
 24%  [ 14 ]
20% of HATO strength on the road
13%
 13%  [ 8 ]
30% of HATO strength on the road
1%
 1%  [ 1 ]
40% of HATO strength on the road
1%
 1%  [ 1 ]
50% of HATO strength on the road
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
over 50% of HATO strength on the road
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
actually, I haven't a clue
10%
 10%  [ 6 ]


Traffic lights should be abolished
Traffic lights should be abolished
Total Votes : 12
yes they should - they are a flippin nuisance, just cause delays
16%
 16%  [ 2 ]
yes they should and while they're at it roundabouts too
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
yes and roundabouts and motorways should go too
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
yes - seriously, Martin Cassini has a point HE's RIGHT!
16%
 16%  [ 2 ]
no - they are a necessary SAFETY feature of all our roads
58%
 58%  [ 7 ]
no it will take too much money to remove them now
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
flip a coin
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
no we need MORE traffic lights not less
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


New Years Resolutions!?!?
Do we still have New Year Resolutions?
Total Votes : 3
Yes - I have a couple very year and ALWAYS stick to them!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Yes - I have a couple but NEVER stick to them!
33%
 33%  [ 1 ]
NO - Waste of time, no one stickes to them!
33%
 33%  [ 1 ]
NO - I love the idea but its out of the window within a week!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Reso.....What?
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Shut up Flash and pass me another beer!!
33%
 33%  [ 1 ]


Abnormal Load Escorting!
Sould HATOs be carrying out Escort Duties?
Total Votes : 44
Yes - Absolutely, this is part of our remit!
18%
 18%  [ 8 ]
Yes - But only if the haulage company wants to use us!
11%
 11%  [ 5 ]
Yes - It should be our job and not for private companies to carry out!
13%
 13%  [ 6 ]
No - We have enough to do!!
15%
 15%  [ 7 ]
No - Why should we do it when there seems to be plenty private companies available!
27%
 27%  [ 12 ]
Not sure - Ill sit on the fence!
2%
 2%  [ 1 ]
Yes - But for none of the reasons above!
9%
 9%  [ 4 ]
No - But for none of the reasons above!
2%
 2%  [ 1 ]


HATOs and the Special Constabulary.
Should HATOs be allowed to be Special Constables?
Total Votes : 34
Yes- Whats the problem
35%
 35%  [ 12 ]
Yes - But a few issues over conflicts of interest need dealing with first
29%
 29%  [ 10 ]
NO - There is definitely a conflict of interest between the roles.
35%
 35%  [ 12 ]


Blu-ray vs HD
What next gen DVD player will you be buying?
Total Votes : 3
Blu ray
66%
 66%  [ 2 ]
HD DVD
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
None, I'm sticking with my Betamax!
33%
 33%  [ 1 ]


L O S T
L O S T
Total Votes : 23
never heard of it and not interested
34%
 34%  [ 8 ]
never heard of it but now I'm interested
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
saw it once, never again
17%
 17%  [ 4 ]
saw it a couple of times, not much cop
13%
 13%  [ 3 ]
seen it a few times, it's alright
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
this series is pretty good actually, I like it!!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have seen over 10 episodes and love it
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
it's totally crucial!! WICKED series
21%
 21%  [ 5 ]
none of the above
8%
 8%  [ 2 ]
all of the above
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Callsigns!
Should each TOV have just ONE Call-sign?
Total Votes : 22
Yes - I see no point in changing it three times per day! It's confusing as it stands!
45%
 45%  [ 10 ]
No - I like the idea of changing it. There are good reasons for doing so!
50%
 50%  [ 11 ]
I don't really care!! Change it by the hour for me!!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I just don't know - I don't understand this, sorry!
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
I do understand it but I still don't know!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


AIRWAVE - Point to point?
Do you use Point to Point?
Total Votes : 18
YES - All the time and the RCC are happy for us to do so!
44%
 44%  [ 8 ]
YES - But the RCC don't like us to....Shhh I wont tell if you don't!!
50%
 50%  [ 9 ]
NO - I never use it and dont see the point of it!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
NO - I would like to but dont want to get into trouble!
5%
 5%  [ 1 ]
What's Point to Point?????
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


automated spam warnings generated
spam warnings on this site are
Total Votes : 10
a necessary evil, I support the system totally
90%
 90%  [ 9 ]
necessary, full stop
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
necessary but annoying
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
not really needed, should be removed
10%
 10%  [ 1 ]
very annoying, I do not support the system
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
something that should be removed immediately
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have a cat called fluffy
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


CANT,,,,,,,,QUITE,,,,,,,,REACH,,,,,,,IT
SHOULD WE ASSIST BROKEN DOWN MOTORISTS
Total Votes : 6
YES YES YES YES YES YES
66%
 66%  [ 4 ]
YSE YES YES YES YES YES
16%
 16%  [ 1 ]
YES YES YES YES YES YES
16%
 16%  [ 1 ]


black tie and white shirt worn by police could be scrapped
all 43 police forces should be issued uniform
Total Votes : 25
at the direction of their own Chief Constable (as now)
20%
 20%  [ 5 ]
that is the same viz black tie and white shirt
16%
 16%  [ 4 ]
that is the same viz black tie and blue shirt (old time)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
that is the same viz blue tie and black shirt (weird but different)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
that is the same viz black tie and black shirt (US style)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
that is the same viz sweat-resistant T-shirts (modern)
12%
 12%  [ 3 ]
that is the same viz polo shirt or a singlet (v modern)
20%
 20%  [ 5 ]
who needs uniform? all cops in plain clothes!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
every cop buys their own from a local supplier!
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
I have a cat called fluffy
28%
 28%  [ 7 ]


'Code' or 'State'??
Do you use 'Code' or 'State'???
Total Votes : 24
Code!
33%
 33%  [ 8 ]
State!
50%
 50%  [ 12 ]
Whatever I feel like saying!!
16%
 16%  [ 4 ]


global warming coming to a town near you
what shall we do?
Total Votes : 7
move to Mars
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
move to the Moon
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
move to Saturn
14%
 14%  [ 1 ]
move to Jupiter
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
chuck the car in for a push bike
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
get a huge 4 x 4, it's now or never
57%
 57%  [ 4 ]
find a nuclear bunker and lock down
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have a cat called fluffy
28%
 28%  [ 2 ]


what are dreams?
Which of the following is true in your case?
Total Votes : 9
I rarely if ever have dreams
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
If I ever had a dream I obviously don't remember, put me down for zero
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I probably have a couple of dreams a year, not important
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I probably have a couple of dreams a month, not important
11%
 11%  [ 1 ]
I probably have a couple of dreams a week, not important
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I probably have a couple of dreams a week, very important to me!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I probably have a couple of dreams a month, very important to me!
11%
 11%  [ 1 ]
I have had very vivid dreams but can't remember half of them
55%
 55%  [ 5 ]
I have had very vivid dreams and can remember them pretty well
22%
 22%  [ 2 ]
The dreams I have had have been incredible, WAY OUT!!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Strike Ballot
Are the strikes going to happen ?
Total Votes : 30
Yes
60%
 60%  [ 18 ]
No
20%
 20%  [ 6 ]
Not Sure
20%
 20%  [ 6 ]


The best exercise is daily, but not violent
daily exercise is
Total Votes : 10
not necessary because I am under 40
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
not necessary because I am under 30
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
not necessary because I am under 20
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Just not necessary - a healthy diet is all
10%
 10%  [ 1 ]
Just not necessary full stop
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Necessary and I do over 20 minutes a day
20%
 20%  [ 2 ]
Necessary and I do over 60 minutes a week
40%
 40%  [ 4 ]
Necessary and I do over 20 minutes a week
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Necessary but I just don't have time
30%
 30%  [ 3 ]
Necessary
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


An important issue that affects us all
What sauce is a requisite for a proper bacon butty?
Total Votes : 42
Tomato
54%
 54%  [ 23 ]
Brown
45%
 45%  [ 19 ]


Topics 6 months of age and members who joined 6 months ago
Topics 6 months of age and members who joined 6 months ago
Total Votes : 11
Should be Deleted
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Should be Archived
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Should be deleted AND archived
27%
 27%  [ 3 ]
Take up way too much space but who knows what to do about it?
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Should be treasured and kept for posterity
9%
 9%  [ 1 ]
Should be dealt with on a case by case basis
45%
 45%  [ 5 ]
Wibble
18%
 18%  [ 2 ]


Gary Glitter to be freed next week!
Is it too soon for him to be released?
Total Votes : 12
YES - Life for people that do these crimes!
58%
 58%  [ 7 ]
NO - He has done his time, let him live his life!
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
Keep me out of this one!
33%
 33%  [ 4 ]


Supply teacher sacked in race row
Has the racism gone too far?
Total Votes : 10
YES - It appears that way! You dare not open you mouth for fear of saying something wrong!
80%
 80%  [ 8 ]
NO - You should not say anything that may even appear racist!
10%
 10%  [ 1 ]
This fence is very comfy
10%
 10%  [ 1 ]


Rear Flashing lights
Displayed Rear Light Options
Total Votes : 24
On H/S - Reds only, Live Lane - Amber/Reds
33%
 33%  [ 8 ]
On H/S - Ambers only, Live Lane - Ambers/Reds
20%
 20%  [ 5 ]
On H/S - Reds only (changed flash pattern to gentle alternating wig wag), Live Lane - Ambers/Reds (usual rapid flash)
45%
 45%  [ 11 ]


Should HATOs be offered eyecare vouchers?
the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
Total Votes : 20
apply to all HATOs
60%
 60%  [ 12 ]
apply to RCCs only
35%
 35%  [ 7 ]
apply to onroad HATOs only
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
don't apply to any HATOs
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
haven't a clue
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have a cat called fluffy
5%
 5%  [ 1 ]


Wearing ties
Should TOs wear ties?
Total Votes : 36
Yes - it's smart and professional
52%
 52%  [ 19 ]
No - it's uncomfortable and pointless
38%
 38%  [ 14 ]
Yes - except on nights when all rules are different
8%
 8%  [ 3 ]


Support for changing the Union
I work in the area shown below, and I support a change of Union
Total Votes : 24
South East
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
South West
12%
 12%  [ 3 ]
East
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
East Midlands
8%
 8%  [ 2 ]
West Midlands
12%
 12%  [ 3 ]
North East
37%
 37%  [ 9 ]
North West
16%
 16%  [ 4 ]
I don't support a change
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]


all we need now is a ......
World disasters could strike at anytime but the one most likely to occur in my lifetime is
Total Votes : 14
a massive volcano eruption like YELLOWSTONE PARK
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
a bird flu pandemic
7%
 7%  [ 1 ]
an asteriod/ Comet collision with Earth
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
WORLD WAR III
21%
 21%  [ 3 ]
a worldwide OIL/GAS crisis
28%
 28%  [ 4 ]
Waterworld - the world land mass shrinks to 5%
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Independence Day - the world is attacked by aliens
21%
 21%  [ 3 ]
a worldwide SARS virus outbreak
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
some OTHER WORLD disaster
7%
 7%  [ 1 ]
NONE OF ABOVE - nothing will happen in our lifetime
14%
 14%  [ 2 ]


Brighten you up a bit
NO
Total Votes : 7
NO
57%
 57%  [ 4 ]
NO
14%
 14%  [ 1 ]
NO
28%
 28%  [ 2 ]


Should people still be driving at over 80 years age?
Should people still be driving at over 80 years age?
Total Votes : 23
Yes, no problem!
21%
 21%  [ 5 ]
No, driving should not be allowed from 80 on
8%
 8%  [ 2 ]
No, driving should not be allowed from 70 on
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
No, driving should not be allowed from 60 on
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Driving from 60 with yearly medicals only
26%
 26%  [ 6 ]
Driving from 70 with yearly medicals only
34%
 34%  [ 8 ]
Driving from 80 with yearly medicals only
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
Just go with flow dude!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


h y p o c r i s y
littlejohn
Total Votes : 15
for prime minister NOW!!
26%
 26%  [ 4 ]
can't fault the bloke
6%
 6%  [ 1 ]
he speaks the truth
20%
 20%  [ 3 ]
he knows his onions, no doubt about it
6%
 6%  [ 1 ]
get the bloke an OBE
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
don't agree with him
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
makes no sense
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
who?
13%
 13%  [ 2 ]
he has a cat called fluffy
26%
 26%  [ 4 ]


FIRE BLANKETS - MISS-THEM OR DIS-MISS-THEM?!
Was removing the fire blankets a mistake, do you or have you used it?
Total Votes : 22
Yes i have used and removing it was a mistake.
9%
 9%  [ 2 ]
Yes i have used it but was a good idea to remove.
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Never used it but removing it was a mistake.
77%
 77%  [ 17 ]
Never used it and was good idea to remove
13%
 13%  [ 3 ]
Not Sure (only select this if you really cant decide)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Single Crewed? Would you???.....
Single Crewed? yay or nay
Total Votes : 28
Yes, not matter what!
60%
 60%  [ 17 ]
Yes, but only to provide extra equipment.
17%
 17%  [ 5 ]
NO WAY SIR!
14%
 14%  [ 4 ]
Not really sure.......
7%
 7%  [ 2 ]


FLUFF
do you get fluff in your belly button ?
Total Votes : 11
yes ,, everyday
45%
 45%  [ 5 ]
sometimes , only on sundays
45%
 45%  [ 5 ]
only if the other half hasn`t picked it out first while i`m asleep
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Never , i use a vacuum cleaner to suck it up.
9%
 9%  [ 1 ]


To stay or not to stay, That is the question.
Is this a job for life?
Total Votes : 43
YES- The pay may not be great but the pension is good and i can't see myself doing anything else.
39%
 39%  [ 17 ]
YES- but only if a proper progression is offered from TO to Supervisor
13%
 13%  [ 6 ]
NO- I don't feel as I did when I first joined and will be looking at something else if things don't improve in the next couple of years.
30%
 30%  [ 13 ]
NO- I'm looking at alternative employment at present
11%
 11%  [ 5 ]
NO- I'm trying to use this as a stop-gap until I can get into the professional emergency services.
4%
 4%  [ 2 ]


Special Priority Payment
a Special Priority Payment for HATOs
Total Votes : 8
would ONLY work for senior HATOs on road
12%
 12%  [ 1 ]
would ONLY work for HATOs on road
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
would ONLY work for RCC staff
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
would ONLY work for senior RCC staff
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
would ONLY work for T O supervisors
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
would work for all HATOs inc RCC
12%
 12%  [ 1 ]
would not work - too divisive
12%
 12%  [ 1 ]
would not work, HA would not pay the £s
50%
 50%  [ 4 ]
I don't know - PASS!
12%
 12%  [ 1 ]


have you got SAT-NAV?
SAT NAV FOR YOUR OWN CAR!!
Total Votes : 34
yep I got one! well worth it
50%
 50%  [ 17 ]
I got one but don't use it much
11%
 11%  [ 4 ]
I haven't, BUT I'M GETTING ONE!
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
no I haven't got one, not interested either
17%
 17%  [ 6 ]
an A to Z is good enough for me
5%
 5%  [ 2 ]
road atlas for me mate!
11%
 11%  [ 4 ]
still making my mind up
2%
 2%  [ 1 ]
I have a cat called fluffy
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Boots
How do you wear yours?
Total Votes : 25
Bulled and shiny at all times
12%
 12%  [ 3 ]
polished but not bulled
48%
 48%  [ 12 ]
polish sometimes
32%
 32%  [ 8 ]
what's polish then?
8%
 8%  [ 2 ]


hire a car for the weekend?
You are financed for a 4 day car hire in regard to ONE car of a choice of TEN. Which car of the TEN would YOU pick?
Total Votes : 11
Aston Martin DB9 Convertible
63%
 63%  [ 7 ]
Bentley GTC Continental
9%
 9%  [ 1 ]
BMW Z4 (2.5 Litre)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Jaguar 'E' Type 4.2 Series II Roadster
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Lamborghini Gallardo Roadster
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Lotus Elise 2001 Model
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Mercedes Class (320 CDi)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Porsche Boxster
9%
 9%  [ 1 ]
TVR Tamora
18%
 18%  [ 2 ]


function: change username
function to change username
Total Votes : 22
keep it blocked
72%
 72%  [ 16 ]
unblock it so we can all use it
13%
 13%  [ 3 ]
not bothered either way
13%
 13%  [ 3 ]


Traffic Officers ARE being bullied in the Highways Agency!
Traffic Officers ARE being bullied in the Highways Agency
Total Votes : 41
yes I am afraid this is true
63%
 63%  [ 26 ]
well to a small degree, okay yes but it's low level
7%
 7%  [ 3 ]
to a VERY small degree, nothing much
2%
 2%  [ 1 ]
I know of no bullying at all
17%
 17%  [ 7 ]
I am not a Traffic Officer so I'm out of this vote
9%
 9%  [ 4 ]


I Apologise.....
Can we apologise enough for events in our past?
Total Votes : 16
No, never enough; we should grovel 'til we die
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
No, but only on Sundays and Holy days
6%
 6%  [ 1 ]
Yes, but only on Holy days and Sundays
6%
 6%  [ 1 ]
Yes, the whole world's gone barking
87%
 87%  [ 14 ]


guest post problems
should guests be allowed to post on the basic forums of this site?
Total Votes : 17
yes
47%
 47%  [ 8 ]
no
35%
 35%  [ 6 ]
I'm not bothered either way
17%
 17%  [ 3 ]


police custody officers 2007 style
Do you see civilian custody officers as the way forward in our Custody Suites?
Total Votes : 12
Absolutely not, every Custody Officer must be a Sgt or above
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
No. Every Custody Officer should be an acting Sgt at least
25%
 25%  [ 3 ]
No. Every Custody Officer should at least be a police officer (of any rank)
16%
 16%  [ 2 ]
I'm not sure, whatever the Chief Constable decides is fine with me
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
Ask me next year I don't know just now, not a clue
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Yes it's the way forward, just as good as any Custody Officer now I'm sure
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
Yes and it should have been done a long time ago
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Yes all Police Forces should do this
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have a cat called fluffy
33%
 33%  [ 4 ]


Alcohol
Since starting employment in this job, have you noticed your alcohol intake:
Total Votes : 18
Increase
11%
 11%  [ 2 ]
Stay the same
50%
 50%  [ 9 ]
Decrease
38%
 38%  [ 7 ]


So what Age Range do you fit in?
So what age range do you fit in?
Total Votes : 42
20 to 29
26%
 26%  [ 11 ]
30 to 39
33%
 33%  [ 14 ]
40 to 49
21%
 21%  [ 9 ]
50 +
16%
 16%  [ 7 ]
Too old to remember
2%
 2%  [ 1 ]
Too young to care
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
A lady NEVER gives her age away
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Official personalised NT/HA mug
Do you want a mug?
Total Votes : 24
Yes
100%
 100%  [ 24 ]
No
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Animal testing firm attacks 'cowardly' banks
Huntingdon Life Sciences
Total Votes : 13
Should be allowed a bank account, this country's banks are a total bunch of cowards
30%
 30%  [ 4 ]
Are too much of a risk I don't blame the banks at all
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Are essential to this country's safety and research that's it
38%
 38%  [ 5 ]
Interfere with animals there is no excuse for doing this
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Who are they?
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I will pass on this one
30%
 30%  [ 4 ]


u f o
u f o s
Total Votes : 18
exist for sure, they land every day
11%
 11%  [ 2 ]
no they don't land but they orbit us
11%
 11%  [ 2 ]
well they don't orbit us they just buzz us
11%
 11%  [ 2 ]
not really a buzz more of a hover
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
the guy is a pilot!! he knows what he SAW!!
22%
 22%  [ 4 ]
I was abducted by a UFO once
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I was abducted by a UFO TWICE beat that!
22%
 22%  [ 4 ]
it's all cobblers
5%
 5%  [ 1 ]
it's all TOTAL cobblers
16%
 16%  [ 3 ]


Global Warming and Climate Change
What is your opinion on global warming/climate change
Total Votes : 9
Action has to be taken now, it is the most important issue facing the world
11%
 11%  [ 1 ]
It means I can save money on foriegn holidays
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Good excuse for a tax hike
11%
 11%  [ 1 ]
It sounds serious but I feel the science has been twisted for political reasons and as such I am a bit confused
33%
 33%  [ 3 ]
Its great, I own beach front property in Scotland
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Load of rot, any change is down to natural Gaia rythms
44%
 44%  [ 4 ]
Excellent, I sell air conditioning
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


name badges issued to POLICE
If issued with a name badge
Total Votes : 23
I would wear it for my entire shift, quite right too
21%
 21%  [ 5 ]
I would wear it and ask for my home address to be added to it too
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
I would wear it and ask for my mobile no to be added to it too
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I would wear it and ask for my home phone no to be added to it too
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I would lose it by accident
21%
 21%  [ 5 ]
I would lose it pretty fast
26%
 26%  [ 6 ]
I would bin it
13%
 13%  [ 3 ]
I would cut it up in strips and post it to my Uncle Bulgaria
13%
 13%  [ 3 ]


PC ‘was ordered to change notes over honour killing’
If ordered to change H.A records written by you, what would you do?
Total Votes : 13
AGREE
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
REFUSE
84%
 84%  [ 11 ]
Agree but make a separate notebook entry
7%
 7%  [ 1 ]
Agree but email your NOM
7%
 7%  [ 1 ]
Agree but take out a grievance against the supervisor
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I don't know - pass
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
This is too nightmarish to contemplate
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


dropping or throwing objects from mway bridges
have YOU attended an incident where an object was thrown off a mway bridge?
Total Votes : 24
no
16%
 16%  [ 4 ]
no but I have heard these on the radio
29%
 29%  [ 7 ]
yes. No injury or damage was caused though
12%
 12%  [ 3 ]
yes and damage was caused as well
20%
 20%  [ 5 ]
yes and personal injury occurred as well
20%
 20%  [ 5 ]


new tricks: I.Os on the loose
who's top dog on New Tricks?
Total Votes : 7
Supt Sandra Pullman
14%
 14%  [ 1 ]
I.O Gerry Standing
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I.O Jack Halford
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I.O Brian Lane
28%
 28%  [ 2 ]
nobody, the whole thing is pants
28%
 28%  [ 2 ]
bring back Columbo
28%
 28%  [ 2 ]
I have a cat called fluffy
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


horse meat
would you eat horse meat on a restaurant menu?
Total Votes : 13
Yes I have for years, why not?
15%
 15%  [ 2 ]
Well now having read the article yes I'll give it a go
23%
 23%  [ 3 ]
Still thinking about it
23%
 23%  [ 3 ]
No way, disgusting
15%
 15%  [ 2 ]
I'd rather starve
23%
 23%  [ 3 ]
Don't even go there
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


SHOULD THE HA PAY [two front teeth smashed out by a sheep]
when called to animal(s) on the motorway I always
Total Votes : 18
grab hold of the animal with both hands, works a treat
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
use the 'animal control pole' 1 pole does all
5%
 5%  [ 1 ]
call the ISU to deal with it
11%
 11%  [ 2 ]
tempt the animal onto the h/s with a half eaten pork pie
5%
 5%  [ 1 ]
start howling like a wolf and cower prone to the road surface
5%
 5%  [ 1 ]
call down Dr Doolittle to sort it out
16%
 16%  [ 3 ]
call down somebody RSPCA, dog warden :anybody other than me!
11%
 11%  [ 2 ]
take the long route to the scene and when I say long route the really LONG
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
say my prayers and hope it's gone by the time we get there
44%
 44%  [ 8 ]


Road pricing
Does the government ignore everything the electorate say
Total Votes : 9
Of course not, (I fear the civil service stormtroopers too much say anything else)
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Yes, can I join you in the hills for some turnip wine fuelled revolution?
77%
 77%  [ 7 ]
Do not be daft every five years the electorate gets a say in a general election
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Who cares i drive a company car and the paupers should be kept off the roads
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I would like to express on opinion but the govt released a rapist inorder to lock me up for non-payment of the council tax and as such I have no internet access
22%
 22%  [ 2 ]
Redneck, your just a prize idiot
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


The Big Bacon Butty debate follow up!
Milkshakes , which flavour ?
Total Votes : 25
vanilla
8%
 8%  [ 2 ]
Strawberry
16%
 16%  [ 4 ]
Chocolate
20%
 20%  [ 5 ]
Banana
32%
 32%  [ 8 ]
Other flavour (details required below)
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
Actually I think the Pathfinders are underrated & we should keep them
20%
 20%  [ 5 ]


THE NEW GRANDIS
grandis stay or go
Total Votes : 18
i want a grandis at my outstation
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
i do not want a grandis at my outstation
11%
 11%  [ 2 ]
i dont care
33%
 33%  [ 6 ]
give me another pathfinder
5%
 5%  [ 1 ]
give me a disco
50%
 50%  [ 9 ]


Drive Offs
have YOU called in a DRIVE OFF ?
Total Votes : 20
I have experienced drive offs but don't call them in usually
40%
 40%  [ 8 ]
I have experienced drive offs and usually call them in
35%
 35%  [ 7 ]
I have experienced drive offs and always call them
20%
 20%  [ 4 ]
I have not experienced drive offs but would call one in if it happened
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have not experienced drive offs and would not call one in
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have a cat called fluffy
5%
 5%  [ 1 ]
I AM a cat called fluffy
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Which is the best Alien series film?
Which is the best Alien series film?
Total Votes : 10
Alien
50%
 50%  [ 5 ]
Aliens
50%
 50%  [ 5 ]
Alien3
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Alien Resurrection
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


DEBRIS what have you found on the carriageway
have you found or been sent to
Total Votes : 28
dead animals
10%
 10%  [ 3 ]
ladders
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
roof boxes/roof racks
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
mops
3%
 3%  [ 1 ]
lorry straps
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
wooden planks /or timber
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
All of the above
85%
 85%  [ 24 ]


men's magazines in outstations
men's magazines at outstations
Total Votes : 35
let's get real, this is NOT the place for such things, leave them at home!
14%
 14%  [ 5 ]
reading such material at an outstation is totally unprofessional, I would never do it
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
yes all such magazines should be chucked in the bin on sight
2%
 2%  [ 1 ]
in a pile in a corner of the canteen /refs room only
11%
 11%  [ 4 ]
the magazines we're talking about are page 3 stuff, what's the fuss?
28%
 28%  [ 10 ]
our break is OUR TIME, we should be able to read what we want to
20%
 20%  [ 7 ]
there's nothing wrong with leafing through these mags, no problem at all!
17%
 17%  [ 6 ]
abstain
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have a cat called fluffy
5%
 5%  [ 2 ]


Traffic Radio
Have you heard of Traffic Radio?
Total Votes : 30
yes
66%
 66%  [ 20 ]
no
33%
 33%  [ 10 ]


Pussy
Would you like to know more?
Total Votes : 9
It is very boring, so no.
22%
 22%  [ 2 ]
Yes please. I love pussy.
22%
 22%  [ 2 ]
I have a cat called fluffy. Would you like to hear about him?
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Whatever I vote for you will inflict your stories of hot cat action on me anyway.
55%
 55%  [ 5 ]


After the great sauce debate!
Favourite Tipple
Total Votes : 23
Bitter
34%
 34%  [ 8 ]
Lager
17%
 17%  [ 4 ]
Spirit
8%
 8%  [ 2 ]
Wine
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
Fruit Juice
13%
 13%  [ 3 ]
Fizzy over priced Water
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Milk and two sugars please
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
I'm too pi$$*& to answer that
13%
 13%  [ 3 ]
Cider
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
Redneck Moonshine
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


The King is Dead, Long Live The King
What change would you like the Brown one to make?
Total Votes : 22
Scrap ID cards.
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
Restructure/abolish inheritance tax.
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
Tougher on crime/more police/more prisons.
13%
 13%  [ 3 ]
Renounce nuclear weapons/Trident.
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Get out of the EU.
27%
 27%  [ 6 ]
Massive tax cuts and less state intervention.
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
More emphasis on the environment and related issues
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Sort out immigrantion.
18%
 18%  [ 4 ]
Restructure the housing market to help first time buyers
9%
 9%  [ 2 ]
Legalise marijuana
18%
 18%  [ 4 ]


Who should the US invade next
Who should the US invade next (watch the film first)
Total Votes : 14
N Korea
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
France
35%
 35%  [ 5 ]
Iran
7%
 7%  [ 1 ]
Wales
50%
 50%  [ 7 ]
Australia
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Sri Lanka
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Belgium
7%
 7%  [ 1 ]


What if the stormtroopers come a knocking...
What would you do?
Total Votes : 33
Claim plausible deniability.
9%
 9%  [ 3 ]
Tell them to F off.
27%
 27%  [ 9 ]
Contact the useless union.
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Ask for proof.
6%
 6%  [ 2 ]
Send Redneck round with his whoop ass stick.
12%
 12%  [ 4 ]
Ask them to explain the right of free speach.
6%
 6%  [ 2 ]
Promise never to do it again.
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Refer them to the kitten and laugh.
6%
 6%  [ 2 ]
Ignore them with the contempt they deserve.
27%
 27%  [ 9 ]
Promise to never do it again and renouce NT.
6%
 6%  [ 2 ]


SET UP
they were set up
Total Votes : 11
hey they were 16, they don't know nothing
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
hey anybody aged 16 is innocent
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
how could they know?
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
throw the book at em
36%
 36%  [ 4 ]
dunno, we don't know the full facts do we?
36%
 36%  [ 4 ]
it'll come out at the trial
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
they are criminals, simple as that
18%
 18%  [ 2 ]
leave me out of this one
9%
 9%  [ 1 ]


Organ Donation...right or choice?
Should organs be automatically taken after death?
Total Votes : 19
Yes it helps others live.
26%
 26%  [ 5 ]
Yes as people can opt out under this new idea.
52%
 52%  [ 10 ]
No, leave it as it is.
21%
 21%  [ 4 ]
I don't know.
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have a cat called Fluffy but it can have Rednecks anytime.
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


No-one is to face charges after the 16-month cash-for-honour
No-one is to face charges after the 16-month cash-for-honours police inquiry
Total Votes : 13
what a croc
23%
 23%  [ 3 ]
total and utter whitewash
69%
 69%  [ 9 ]
what planet are they on?
7%
 7%  [ 1 ]
Lord Levy for prime minister NOW
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
all accused should now get mega compensation
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
of course no one was charged, they were all innocent
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
about time too, fuss about nothing
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
when's the next ship leaving for Mars?
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Global warming : We need fewer people!
We need fewer people!
Total Votes : 4
right on but just how will we do that?
25%
 25%  [ 1 ]
we need fewer people like NO MORE ... ever
25%
 25%  [ 1 ]
we need more people actually
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
we need FAR more people actually
25%
 25%  [ 1 ]
the more the better I say
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I'll come back to you on this one
25%
 25%  [ 1 ]


do YOU snore?
does your PARTNER snore?
Total Votes : 9
no never
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
once a year on Christmas Day
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
only when he's drunk
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
yes once a week at least
22%
 22%  [ 2 ]
yes more than once a week
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
yes every night slightly but I hear it
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
yes every night and it's loud!
77%
 77%  [ 7 ]
leave me out of this one
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Tickets for Lane hoggers???
Should we issue tickets for Lane hoggers??
Total Votes : 15
Yes
40%
 40%  [ 6 ]
No
40%
 40%  [ 6 ]
Depends
20%
 20%  [ 3 ]
Couldnt care less, im off to watch the Simpsons movies before nights.
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Police DNA database 'risks criminalising non-offenders'
The POLICE DNA Database is
Total Votes : 3
Doing it's job, we need the DNA of everybody arrested
100%
 100%  [ 3 ]
Doing it's job alright but we DON'T need the DNA of everybody arrested
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
A political tool for the Government, it should be scrapped
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
A political tool for the Government but let it be
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Leave me out of this one
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Jackanory Campaign
Jackanory NT
Total Votes : 9
Let it remain in the chambers of historical nonsense for future generations.
33%
 33%  [ 3 ]
Start a new story.
22%
 22%  [ 2 ]
Unlock the thread.
33%
 33%  [ 3 ]
Dont give a sh"t it was rubbish.
11%
 11%  [ 1 ]


spell check?
Does spelling matter?
Total Votes : 19
Not that much no
5%
 5%  [ 1 ]
No not at all
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Well spelling is pretty important yes
15%
 15%  [ 3 ]
Yes it does really
15%
 15%  [ 3 ]
Yes very much so
36%
 36%  [ 7 ]
definitely
21%
 21%  [ 4 ]
Leave me out of this one
5%
 5%  [ 1 ]


Road Trip - One for the people who like big shiny machines
Roadtrip anyone?
Total Votes : 12
Yes, count me in!
66%
 66%  [ 8 ]
No, but thanks anyway.
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
Does it have to involve a Vulcan?
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
Or some other big, awe inspiring peice of machinery that we probably won't be allowed to drive or tinker with?
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
I have many Cats, none of them called 'Fluffy'
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]


Body Armour Poll
Should HATOs wear Body Armour?
Total Votes : 20
Yes, I thank the relevant god every time I go Code 11
10%
 10%  [ 2 ]
No, I'm a HATO, not Robocop.
40%
 40%  [ 8 ]
Maybe, lets see how things pan out in the future.
50%
 50%  [ 10 ]


Advanced Human Resources (AHR)
Should promotion or other vacancies be managed internally by H.A
Total Votes : 25
YES by H.A
32%
 32%  [ 8 ]
Stay run by Private Company AHR
16%
 16%  [ 4 ]
Promotion on merit
52%
 52%  [ 13 ]
Promotion by length of Service
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
By Qualification
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


should we be IN the EEC? YES OR NO?
should we be IN the EEC? YES OR NO?
Total Votes : 14
no way, disconnect us right now
85%
 85%  [ 12 ]
yeah good question, I don't know really
14%
 14%  [ 2 ]
ask me another on sport
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
of course we should !! we stay IN
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Clear Ahead Audio magazine
Did you find this CD interesting ?
Total Votes : 36
Yes i enjoyed it very much
25%
 25%  [ 9 ]
It was ok but could be better
27%
 27%  [ 10 ]
Its been thrown out with the rubbish!
47%
 47%  [ 17 ]


Looking for Payment Agents!
Did you find my ad interesting ?
Total Votes : 1
Yes, want to work
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
No, go to hell
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
HATE SPAMMERS!
100%
 100%  [ 1 ]


Shift patterns, what would you like?
What shift pattern would you prefer?
Total Votes : 41
2earlies/2lates & 2nights with 4 days off
63%
 63%  [ 26 ]
Stay with 3/3 & 3
4%
 4%  [ 2 ]
6 nights, then 5 shifts before doing nights again
4%
 4%  [ 2 ]
4 on 4 off - like Amby
17%
 17%  [ 7 ]
Don't care 'cos I've already resigned
7%
 7%  [ 3 ]
Another combination, idea's to follow
2%
 2%  [ 1 ]


NT on HA computers????
Can you access NT from your O/S?
Total Votes : 29
Yes - SE
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Yes - SW
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Yes - E
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Yes - WM
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Yes - EM
3%
 3%  [ 1 ]
Yes - NE
10%
 10%  [ 3 ]
Yes - NW
24%
 24%  [ 7 ]
No
55%
 55%  [ 16 ]
n/a NOT A HATO
6%
 6%  [ 2 ]


beautiful villages, ripped apart by traffic
what can be done?
Total Votes : 8
build a massive overpass taking traffic right OVER the village
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
dig an UNDERPASS right UNDER the village
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
build a huge overpass AND a huge underpass
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
build a massive dual carriageway around the village
37%
 37%  [ 3 ]
widen the existing road to 7 lanes in each direction
12%
 12%  [ 1 ]
widen the existing road to 8 lanes in each direction
12%
 12%  [ 1 ]
widen with massive lanes plus the overpass as well
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
widen with massive lanes plus the underpass as well
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
the new lanes, the overpass AND the underpass
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
dual carriageway, new lanes + over + underpass THE LOT!!
37%
 37%  [ 3 ]


Fly The Flag
Would you support the addition of the UNION FLAG on our uniform
Total Votes : 21
YES
80%
 80%  [ 17 ]
NO
19%
 19%  [ 4 ]


who uses a LIBRARY nowadays??
when did you last go to a library ?
Total Votes : 16
last week
31%
 31%  [ 5 ]
last month
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
last year
25%
 25%  [ 4 ]
over 2 years ago
12%
 12%  [ 2 ]
over 5 years ago
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
over 10 years ago
31%
 31%  [ 5 ]
never
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


private health insurance? is this now the way ahead??
do you have private health insurance?
Total Votes : 7
yes
14%
 14%  [ 1 ]
no
71%
 71%  [ 5 ]
no but I am about to sign up for it
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
no but it is something I will be getting
14%
 14%  [ 1 ]
yes but I'm coming out of it
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


New Highway Code?
Personal or TOV issued Highway Codes?
Total Votes : 19
Not necessary, I passed a DSA Test umpteen years ago and know everything.
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Yes please, a relatively inexpensive point of reference.
78%
 78%  [ 15 ]
Not necessary, I can return to the outstation everytime I would like to refer to it and go online.
5%
 5%  [ 1 ]
I take personal responsibility for keeping my driving knowledge up to date and don't mind spending a couple of quid every three of four years to do so
15%
 15%  [ 3 ]


Family friendly hours?
Are our hours/rotas family friendly?
Total Votes : 33
Yes
18%
 18%  [ 6 ]
No
57%
 57%  [ 19 ]
Not bad, but room for improvement, such as..
24%
 24%  [ 8 ]


Secondary Employment.
Do you have secondary employment?
Total Votes : 27
NO- My only job is my HA Career and the pay is fine on it's own
3%
 3%  [ 1 ]
NO- But I have a pension topping up my income
3%
 3%  [ 1 ]
NO- But cash is getting tighter each month and i'm considering it
22%
 22%  [ 6 ]
NO - HA declined my application for secondary employment
7%
 7%  [ 2 ]
YES - I am employed part-time
11%
 11%  [ 3 ]
YES - I am employed casually
22%
 22%  [ 6 ]
YES - I am self-employed
7%
 7%  [ 2 ]
I am in the Reserve Forces
11%
 11%  [ 3 ]
I do voluntary work
11%
 11%  [ 3 ]


Gritters
Should/Can I pass Gritters on the left in congestion?
Total Votes : 12
No, I consider it illegal
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
No, not safe practice
8%
 8%  [ 1 ]
Not in a TOV as I am an Ambassador for good driving
58%
 58%  [ 7 ]
Yes, it is not illegal
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Yes, I understand the hazards involved
25%
 25%  [ 3 ]


Fuel blockades ??
Should we be classed as emergency workers to allow us to fill up with fuel?
Total Votes : 40
Yes
55%
 55%  [ 22 ]
No
15%
 15%  [ 6 ]
Not bothered
30%
 30%  [ 12 ]


should they be reported for impersonating HATO
Should they be reported?
Total Votes : 32
Yes
84%
 84%  [ 27 ]
No
6%
 6%  [ 2 ]
Live and let live
9%
 9%  [ 3 ]


Is NT well moderated?
Is the site Moderated well?
Total Votes : 26
Yes, I find it fun and informative.
96%
 96%  [ 25 ]
No, I avoid posting on serious topics.
3%
 3%  [ 1 ]
I can see why HA should be concerned.
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]


Drinking wine, eating cheese and catching some rays
Favourite war films.
Total Votes : 10
Platoon
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
We were Soldiers
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Full metal Jacket
20%
 20%  [ 2 ]
Thin Red Line
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Shaving Ryans Privates
10%
 10%  [ 1 ]
Apocolypse Now
10%
 10%  [ 1 ]
Kellys Heros
20%
 20%  [ 2 ]
Band Of Brothers
30%
 30%  [ 3 ]
Bridge over the River Kwai
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
A bridge too far
10%
 10%  [ 1 ]


Complacency
Are we getting complacent as the service matures?
Total Votes : 25
Yes
72%
 72%  [ 18 ]
No
28%
 28%  [ 7 ]


Is the level of verbal abuse towards TOs increasing?
Are we getting more abuse from members of the public
Total Votes : 24
Yes
50%
 50%  [ 12 ]
No
50%
 50%  [ 12 ]


Thank you letter
Thank you letters, do you get your kids to send them?
Total Votes : 9
Yes
44%
 44%  [ 4 ]
No
22%
 22%  [ 2 ]
They make a phone call to say thank you
22%
 22%  [ 2 ]
an e-mail does the job
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Its so old fashioned we don't bother
11%
 11%  [ 1 ]


Duxford Imperial War Museum - Flying Legends weekend
I'll be at the airshow and will be recognised by buying and displaying one of The Wanderer's fine Tie bars on my t-shirt
Total Votes : 3
Aircraft, dodgy overpriced burgers and warm lager... Hell yeah I'll be there!
66%
 66%  [ 2 ]
I can't make it, I've run out of annual leave, am French, or scared by big manly aircraft.
33%
 33%  [ 1 ]


What do you watch on Nights?
What do you watch on nights?
Total Votes : 9
TV episodes
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Films
55%
 55%  [ 5 ]
Will fall asleep whatever
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
Havn't got time to watch dvds
33%
 33%  [ 3 ]
Not been in new shogun yet
11%
 11%  [ 1 ]


Change?
Is change good?
Total Votes : 22
Yes, it is refreshing.
27%
 27%  [ 6 ]
Yes, it offers us the chance to re-evaluate
31%
 31%  [ 7 ]
Yes, it gives me the chance to escape from current colleagues!
4%
 4%  [ 1 ]
No, if it aint broke, dont fix it
18%
 18%  [ 4 ]
No, I value the bond I have with current shift colleagues.
18%
 18%  [ 4 ]


How can we make the site better?
The proposals put forward by Race Track on 09 Feb 2008 at 02:11 pm
Total Votes : 31
Should be implemented
35%
 35%  [ 11 ]
Should NOT be implemented
6%
 6%  [ 2 ]
Should be considered further
51%
 51%  [ 16 ]
Should NOT be considered further
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I am passing on this one
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I am passing on them all
0%
 0%  [ 0 ]
I have a cat named fluffy
6%
 6%  [ 2 ]


HATO RESPONSE DRIVING COURSE
Do we need a Response Driver Course?
Total Votes : 28
YES - It's Vital for our development as a Serivce
64%
 64%  [ 18 ]
NO - We do not need it and it would only promote a devisive two tier system
28%
 28%  [ 8 ]
When I grow up, I wanna be a Sun Flower!
7%
 7%  [ 2 ]




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