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Jul 14, 2010
It took the police officer 5 miles to stop me!
On x I was accused of running a red light. I was at a petrol station re fueling my motorbike when I was approached by a young chap who I couldnt tell was a real police officer or a special, he had an all black vectra. He said he saw me run the red light about 5 mile earlier. I did not he has either mistaken me for someone else or I went through on amber and he has made an error. He offered me a fpn but I refused to accept as I do not agree with his account of events. He then said I would receive a summons in the next 6 months. My question is- what are the chances of this being droped all together and me not receiving the summons and even if the summons comes is there a strong likelyhood of me being found not guilty by the magistrates?
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Posted by: patterson
You will get a summons. The officer is not likely to let the matter go. If you admit going through on amber you will still be convicted - that's an offence too. Not many people know that.The only defence to going through on amber is if you can show that it was not safe to stop.
If the officer took 5 miles to catch up with you there is a chance you will be able to cast a doubt on the reliability of his evidence. You maybe able to show there was a break in continuity.
If you would like my help with this matter when the summons come s through then come back to me.
The officer's statement should be attached to the summons and I will happily have a look at it for you for free when it arrives.
Have you got any points on your licence? If so how many?
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