Will I get fined?
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I was driving the SLS at 38 in a 40 on a two lane road when a police van came behind me with blues and twos full on. I could not pull over as there was a car to my right so I accelerated to get in front of home and let the BiB past when I was flashed from the front. I hope the van is in the shot as I don't think I deserve to get done when I was just getting out of his way, what do you guys recommend I do?
I always thought that when the emergency services were trying to get past you have to make every effort to allow them through. I did this the only way I could by accelerating so O could get into the inside lane and guess driving an SLS a small touch of the throttle from 38 it could be that my speed rose considerably over the short distance. I have decided that I will contest this if I receive a penalty as I would believe the police vehicle would be in the shot.
colinc01 said:
I always thought that when the emergency services were trying to get past you have to make every effort to allow them through. I did this the only way I could by accelerating so O could get into the inside lane and guess driving an SLS a small touch of the throttle from 38 it could be that my speed rose considerably over the short distance. I have decided that I will contest this if I receive a penalty as I would believe the police vehicle would be in the shot.
It is up to the response driver to get past you,not for you to speed/jump red lights etc.The conclusion here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Would suggest YES you will get done and there is nothing you can do about it. Do not break the law for a Blues and Twos
Would suggest YES you will get done and there is nothing you can do about it. Do not break the law for a Blues and Twos
If you do get fined, I would try the court route and see if there's any more common sense there. It's a terrible rule but I suppose it would leave the floodgates open a little if it was a free for all. Good luck though.
P.s, what car were you in? If it was something like an SLS, the courts may look favourably. ;-)
P.s, what car were you in? If it was something like an SLS, the courts may look favourably. ;-)
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