Speed guns - "Don't tell them your name Pike"

Pip1968 · 05-01-2011, 09:10 AM

From todays BBC news:

( http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-12115179 )

Grimsby driver defends warning others of speed gun

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Michael Thompson said he was trying to prevent other motorists from braking dangerously

A driver prosecuted for flashing his headlights to warn motorists of a mobile police speed gun has defended his actions as his "civic duty".
Michael Thompson, 64, was pulled over by officers in Grimsby in July after warning several oncoming cars.
He was fined £175 and ordered to pay £250 costs after being found guilty of wilfully obstructing a police officer in the course of her duties.
Thompson said: "I flashed motorists to warn them of a hazard."
Thompson, of Augustine Avenue, Grimsby, was also ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge at the hearing at Grimsby Magistrates' Court.
'Right and lawful'
He said he was "very surprised" when he was pulled over by police.

In accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors a prosecution was deemed appropriate”
"I explained I was doing my civic duty and the court found me guilty and I now have a criminal record."
He added: "I believe that speed traps cause vehicles to brake harshly at times.
"I stand by what I did. What I did was right and lawful.
"I believe it is a total waste of police time. The court time is now at a premium and this case took the best part of a day. It is a total waste of public money."
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has defended its decision to prosecute.
A CPS spokeswoman said: "Cost is not a consideration in our decision to prosecute.
"When a file is provided to the CPS from the police, it is our duty to decide whether it presents a realistic prospect of conviction and whether a prosecution is in the public interest.
"In accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors a prosecution was deemed appropriate."

All that is wrong with our country. I often get flashed when I overtake somebody perhaps they should be prosecuted too.

Pip

thegingerninja · 05-01-2011, 10:08 AM

Just say that you were waving to lots of friends next time.........

TANKSLAPPER · 07-01-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by thegingerninja

Just say that you were waving to lots of friends next time.........

OR
"I was wondering why my wash wipe wasn't working I must of been using the headlight flasher instead" Thankyou cunstable.

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M5 Powered · 07-01-2011, 11:53 AM

It is a real shame that he defended himself. If he had got a
lawyer or had indeed done a bit of research, there was a case in 2002 where this happened and it was thrown out of court.

Of course the morale of the story is don't get arsey with the police unless you know exactly what your doing - otherwise it's a bit like boxing with god!

jeffers · 07-01-2011, 02:37 PM

The headline of this post made me think of a car reg plate I saw on the way home last night. On the back of a Disco3 - it was PYK1E

TANKSLAPPER · 07-01-2011, 02:42 PM

That's Duncan's disco

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DuncanR · 07-01-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TANKSLAPPER

That's Duncan's disco

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Fook off ! ... you may yet require the services of said Disco and trailer again in the future !

mattCSLnut · 07-01-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DuncanR

Fook off ! ... you may yet require the services of said Disco and trailer again in the future !

If last year is anything to go by

05-01-2011, 09:10 AM	#1
Pip1968 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kent, England Posts: 940 Casino cash: $8383	Speed guns - "Don't tell them your name Pike" From todays BBC news: ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-12115179 ) Grimsby driver defends warning others of speed gun Click to play Click to play Michael Thompson said he was trying to prevent other motorists from braking dangerously A driver prosecuted for flashing his headlights to warn motorists of a mobile police speed gun has defended his actions as his "civic duty". Michael Thompson, 64, was pulled over by officers in Grimsby in July after warning several oncoming cars. He was fined £175 and ordered to pay £250 costs after being found guilty of wilfully obstructing a police officer in the course of her duties. Thompson said: "I flashed motorists to warn them of a hazard." Thompson, of Augustine Avenue, Grimsby, was also ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge at the hearing at Grimsby Magistrates' Court. 'Right and lawful' He said he was "very surprised" when he was pulled over by police. In accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors a prosecution was deemed appropriate” "I explained I was doing my civic duty and the court found me guilty and I now have a criminal record." He added: "I believe that speed traps cause vehicles to brake harshly at times. "I stand by what I did. What I did was right and lawful. "I believe it is a total waste of police time. The court time is now at a premium and this case took the best part of a day. It is a total waste of public money." The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has defended its decision to prosecute. A CPS spokeswoman said: "Cost is not a consideration in our decision to prosecute. "When a file is provided to the CPS from the police, it is our duty to decide whether it presents a realistic prospect of conviction and whether a prosecution is in the public interest. "In accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors a prosecution was deemed appropriate." All that is wrong with our country. I often get flashed when I overtake somebody perhaps they should be prosecuted too. Pip

07-01-2011, 11:53 AM	#4
M5 Powered S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2009 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 297 Casino cash: $2712	It is a real shame that he defended himself. If he had got a lawyer or had indeed done a bit of research, there was a case in 2002 where this happened and it was thrown out of court. Of course the morale of the story is don't get arsey with the police unless you know exactly what your doing - otherwise it's a bit like boxing with god! __________________ M3 CSL, Silver Grey, 2004, Factory de-limit, Alcon BBK, Rogue Rear Control Arms, Turner Top Mounts, Braille CF Battery

07-01-2011, 02:42 PM	#6
TANKSLAPPER S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 801 Casino cash: $8979	That's Duncan's disco T$ __________________ Club Tankslapper: No doughnuts or wingnuts, if but’s, and monkey nuts. It's not a proper accident until you eat hospital food

05-01-2011, 10:08 AM	#2
thegingerninja S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 370 Casino cash: $4367	Just say that you were waving to lots of friends next time.........

07-01-2011, 02:37 PM	#5
jeffers S3 - On the open road Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 91 Casino cash: $2943	The headline of this post made me think of a car reg plate I saw on the way home last night. On the back of a Disco3 - it was PYK1E