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Speeding
Jul 20, 2010
Hiding in bushes again..
I was under the understanding that a police officer on a motorbike/car could not hide with a speed gun, that they had to be visable?
I got pulled over this morning when a police officer walked out from behind bush and put his hand up to stop me. I did'nt check his creditionals and there was a two people filming. He issued me on the spot fine and six points. I was going 55 in a 40. I simply wasnt paying attention so I know I was in the wrong, road was clear so I was'nt being a danger.
I thought they could not hide behind bushes?So would that make it invalid?
Many thanks,
I got pulled over this morning when a police officer walked out from behind bush and put his hand up to stop me. I did'nt check his creditionals and there was a two people filming. He issued me on the spot fine and six points. I was going 55 in a 40. I simply wasnt paying attention so I know I was in the wrong, road was clear so I was'nt being a danger.
I thought they could not hide behind bushes?So would that make it invalid?
Many thanks,
Category: Speeding
Posted by: patterson
They can hide if they want to.
There are guidelines that they should be visible but it is not a legal requirement Im afraid and wont afford you a defence to the speeding allegation.
He cannot give you a fixed penlaty that carries 6 points unless it was for driving without insurance. The maximum fixed penalty for speeding is 3 points and a £60 fine.
Are you sure you have got that right?