adturb

Does anybody know a good Solicitor?

I was followed/ pulled over by police in an unmarked Volvo last weeked for "racing" an Escort Cossie. He then proceeded to tell me that i was guilty of dangerous driving, carless driving, racing and speeding.

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It is just seems to have been blown out of all proportion, and worse of all i expect that I'll get a harsher punishment than some illegal immigrant who doesn't have an MOT, insurance or a license to loose

Any ideas????

MaDaSS

PePiPoo: Helping the motorist to get justice

wrxcraig

i was given a TS20 (wreckless driving) for overtaking 3 cars and a lorry on double solid white lines, and there was an unmarked cop car in a layby who saw everything, but the only reason i overtook on the double white lines was that the car behind the lorry wouldnt let me in so i had no option but to overtake, i still got 3 pts and £60 fine, my previous insurance company told me that they dont worry about sp30 ts20 etc etc etc its the drink driving etc that makes the difference

LongTimeLurker

Not easy reading m8 but have a look here (OC's post no. 9):

Racing on the PH - 5ive-o

andy97

iTrader: (1)

Seek a specialist motoring solicitor, ABD website has a link to solicitors across the country. Dont post anything further on this site and delete your original post, to protect yourself.

You will need to get the video for alleged offence and fight it tooth and nail. A good solicitor will do this for you. Be warned if this isnt handled professionally, then you could end up with a custodial sentence.

Andy

Pepipoo is a good start to get background info, but I think you will receive further comment to seek specialist advice.

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

As above: delete your post NOW.

Alcazar

D00

He did not clock your speed, he only made an estimate! No other Police officer was with him - it's all down to the video evidence I guess - If it shows you "were racing" then you have'nt a leg to stand on! All you can do is deny it - and deny it if you were not guilty of racing!

If you were racing - tbh, you should have had more bloody sence!

34srm

got a feeling nothing will come of it , if its how you say , if you do end up going to court make sure you have a solicitor or its all over for you,

corradoboy

I think it is up to a jury in a court of law to tell you if you're guilty or not, he can only tell you if you are to be charged, or even if the evidence is to be refered to the CPS for consideration of a potential charge. It is however, your word against his, with him only having video evidence to back up his side. The description you give of the evidence says that the footage only shows excessive speed whilst he was catching you. Without any footage showing you travelling at those speeds and any confirmation of this from Provida, Vascar et al, I think the case will be on a weak footing as long as you have a good solicitor. It would be an idea to try and contact the Cossie driver to speak as a witness on your behalf, but he will probably be reluctant to do so as it could result in him also being charged.

Good luck.

BigUp1983

ive had a similar one here mate, i was overtaking a car in a 30 zone, at speed, (before the tuts - the road is 1/2 mile long, totally straight and wide enough for 4 cars!) the blue lights appeared the traffic cop was alone with his video off though (he worked out how fast i was going by the sound of my engine!!! lol), so he had no proof of my speed tried me for dangerous driving, called his bluff and said go to court -- with the risk of losing my paperwork -- and got NFA. Also ive been on jury before in court, and he would have to prove that you were over the speed limit. innocent until proving guilty. Get a good motoring sol to view the tape see what they say thou! Good luck!

octain

All This and the cossie pull away by 1/4 mile , if you where loosing that bad you should of given up long before

adturb

Cheers guys, just waiting for a NIP to attend a magistrates court in the near future. As advised i have removed the details of the 'incident' on here, so thanks again.

Adidas

Not that it makes much difference, but if at the time you was stopped, the copper told you you was being 'reported for the matter', you won't receive an NIP. Instead, you'll be receiving the summons straight off. Likewise, the 14 days waiting for the NIP is extended to a 6 month wait to receive the paperwork from Court

HTH

daniel lawden

never mind that did u beat the cossie