Overtaking - In path of police vehicle
Discussion
One morning on a two lane section of motorway approaching a joining slip road I moved out in good time to overtake a vehicle in front.
Checking mirrors first nothing was on approach and the lane was clear, I proceed to switch lane.
During my manoeuvre I spotted a speeding motorcycle (later identified as a police motorcycle) emerging from behind a black saloon and approaching at speed (no blue lights). He proceeded to flash his headlights on his approach. He quickly caught up with me and "shaking his head" for a brief period after his final flash.
At this point I realised it was a police vehicle and not a speeding motorcyclist.
I felt to move back over would place me too close to the rear of the vehicle being overtaken.
After this point and for the duration of my overtake manoeuvre he made no further gestures or any attempt to pull me over.
Should I have moved back over to give priority to the police vehicle or as no blue lights were apparent his flashing was just a signal for me to notice him and that he felt I had obstructed his path?
Checking mirrors first nothing was on approach and the lane was clear, I proceed to switch lane.
During my manoeuvre I spotted a speeding motorcycle (later identified as a police motorcycle) emerging from behind a black saloon and approaching at speed (no blue lights). He proceeded to flash his headlights on his approach. He quickly caught up with me and "shaking his head" for a brief period after his final flash.
At this point I realised it was a police vehicle and not a speeding motorcyclist.
I felt to move back over would place me too close to the rear of the vehicle being overtaken.
After this point and for the duration of my overtake manoeuvre he made no further gestures or any attempt to pull me over.
Should I have moved back over to give priority to the police vehicle or as no blue lights were apparent his flashing was just a signal for me to notice him and that he felt I had obstructed his path?
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