Now what punishment did this man get? Well he got a £450 fine and six points on his license. Now I know people who have been caught doing less than this whom have been banned (102mph – 21 day ban / 97mph – 29 day ban). Why wasn´t this bloke? Maybe, because he´s a police officer?

I would like to think that in the eyes of the law we are all equal, except that is unless you´re already a member of the club. Why was he not banned? I´m sure that if I went out and did the same I would be. Plus I thought that any speed over the 100mph mark was an instant ban.

It also amazes me that this guy was actually speeding when you consider his responsibility within the Police force. One of his responsibilities is traffic issues!

Also he told magistrates that “I considered that my manner of driving was safe. However, exceeding the speed limit by this amount is unacceptable and I sincerely regret my error of judgement.”

Next time you get caught speeding just say the above and see how far you get!

Update - 24/1/2009

Another officer gets away with speeding and his excuse is p!ss poor to be honest.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7828465.stm

105mph and no ban!!!!

I for one will be interested to know the outcome of the next person doing the same in Grampian as i ll wager money it wont result in a fine and points.

Tosh! Utter Tosh!

Update #2 - 31/03/2009

Another one, this time someone has died due to the drivers actions

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/7975178.stm

I am appauled by this as he was chasing after a car which had set off his ANPR system and was doing a claimed 90mph in a 30mph with NO blues and two s on in an unmarked car.

Wrong, just wrong. I await to see what happens and to see if this policeman is sentenced or he gets a funny handshake and a stern telling off.

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Police Speeding Equals No Ban
For all you know, the police could of been pursuing a suspect. And before you tell me there were no sirens- The Road & Traffic Act states that if following traffic laws a emergency services transport, i.e. a police car could not complete the duty set, they do not have to follow those laws. The case featured is a exceptional case, but 9/10 cases involving police are normally dealt with harsher than with civillians. In police college you are advised that if you are involved in a incident, you should not identify yourself as an officer.

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"The case featured is a exceptional case, but 9/10 cases involving police are normally dealt with harsher than with civillians." Really, as articles here shown here, is this completely the case? "In police college you are advised that if you are involved in a incident, you should no identify yourself as an officer." I can understand this if you are off duty, same as never admit liability, but if on duty then this is an appauling action.

Posted by: Robert on 15 January 2009

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