The incident took place about 45 mins from where I stay. Bear in mind that
the news are making capital out of this. The officer issued a fixed penalty
ticket as in his opinion a violation had occurred. The driver quite
naturally is not going to pay the FP however his lawyer only responded to
the ticket the day before a reminder letter came out of the system, so they
have crossed in the post. I expect the Procurator Fiscal (public prosecuter)
will file it carefully and nothing else will come of it. If it goes to court
then the police will have to prove the case as it is not a judgement call
not a prima facie violation. I would be surprised if the top brass would
want this to go any further.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck Norcutt [mailto:chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 29 January 2010 16:31
To: Olympus Camera Discussion
Subject: Re: [OM] your smile of the decade
The most amazing part of this story is not that he was blowing his nose but
that he was stopped in traffic, in neutral and with the handbrake engaged.
That he was not in control of the vehicle is a farce. I think any US judge
would dismiss this case in 30 seconds. I hope the UK judge does the same.
If it were me I think I'd file a case of "harassment"
against the cop.
Chuck Norcutt
Donald wrote:
> Charles Geilfuss wrote:
>> Looks to be good fodder for a Monty Python skit. Is there really a
>> rule against blowing ones nose or just some vaguely worded rule about
>> full control of your vehicle. Looks like Barney Fife has moved to the UK.
>>
>> Charlie
>>
>
> It's in the Highway Code. The advice isn't prescriptive; that is to
> say that, although blowing your nose is not specifically mentioned,
> if, in the opinion of a police officer, you do not have full control
> of your vehicle, you may be subject to caution.
>
> This particular flatfoot has form, though. But the fact that he's not
> been quietly told to be less zealous is worrying. He's obviously a
> prick, and it brings the whole legal system into disrepute.
>
> IMHO.
>
> D.
>
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