Followed by plod for 3 miles at 3.20 this morning.
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I was followed by plod at a distance of about half mile for about 3 miles on a dual carriageway at 3.20 this morning, my speed between 85mph and 95 mph in a 70mph limit. No other traffic about, he caught me up to within 100 metres when i turned left at roundabout. He didnt follow me from then on or pull me over. I have 9 points, what do you reckon? An NIP and 6 month ban on the way, hope not got a three week driving holiday in Europe booked in March and a month in the states in the summer.
>>> Edited by CamdenMark on Sunday 23 January 15:13
>>> Edited by CamdenMark on Sunday 23 January 15:13
CamdenMark said:
I was followed by plod at a distance of about half mile for about 3 miles on a dual carriageway at 320 this morning, my speed between 85mph and 95 mph in a 70mph limit. No other traffic about, he caught me up to within 100 metres when i turned left at roundabout. He didnt follow me from then on or pull me over. I have 9 points, what do you reckon? An NIP and 6 month ban on the way, hope not got a three week driving holiday in Europe booked in March and a month in the states in the summer.
If you were being followed for 3 miles by the plod, then why did you not slow down ?
Streetcop said:
If someone is matching your speed for half a mile at the most and you're well over the limit....why on earth continue at that speed... 
Especially with so many points on your licence..
I have to agree. It sounds like only a matter of time before a ban under totting-up.
Incidentally, SC, when a PNC check is done is it also possible to find out how many points the registered keeper alreayd has (assuming the driver is the keeper) and if so, is this figure taken into account by TrafPol when deciding on a stop or not.
ca092003 said:
Incidentally, SC, when a PNC check is done is it also possible to find out how many points the registered keeper alreayd has (assuming the driver is the keeper) and if so, is this figure taken into account by TrafPol when deciding on a stop or not.
Afternoon ca,
No that's not possible...I'm afraid.
What is possible; is the information whether the owner of the vehicle is disqualified and on some occasions if they have NO licence whatsoever.
Also, the insurance databases are getting better and whether the vehicle is insured can also be ascertained and also who is the named drivers. Although the system isn't 100% accurate..but not bad to be getting along with.
Streetcop said:
Incidentally, SC, when a PNC check is done is it also possible to find out how many points the registered keeper alreayd has (assuming the driver is the keeper) and if so, is this figure taken into account by TrafPol when deciding on a stop or not.
Afternoon ca,
No that's not possible...I'm afraid.
What is possible; is the information whether the owner of the vehicle is disqualified and on some occasions if they have NO licence whatsoever.
Also, the insurance databases are getting better and whether the vehicle is insured can also be ascertained and also who is the named drivers. Although the system isn't 100% accurate..but not bad to be getting along with.
Hi SC
If a driver doesn't have their license on them is there any way you can find out how many points they already have?
Non-drivers haveing vehicles registered in their names. I wonder why that happens.
I imagine that company cars cause the insurance database some headaches.
ca092003 said:
If a driver doesn't have their license on them is there any way you can find out how many points they already have?
By sending a DQ1 form to DVLA..reply is anything from return post to 6 weeks. The printout lists all the previous convictions etc...IN10, SP30 etc..
ca092003 said:
Non-drivers haveing vehicles registered in their names. I wonder why that happens.
Some do. Why? I don't know. Might think it gives some 'normality' when checked. ie: more chance of car being stopped with NO CURRENT KEEPER etc...or if when stopped they have id on them and the car is down to them, they might not be given a HORT/1 (producer).
ca092003 said:
I imagine that company cars cause the insurance database some headaches.
Not sure really. So long as the car is insured in some way; it's not normally an issue.
BliarOut said:
If in doubt at night, bring it back to the limit, let whoever pass until you know who it is. If it's plod, smile and be happy with a nice clean license. If it's not, just resume cruising speed.
Easy
Agreed, use your paranoia and assume a clean pair of headlamps could be the rozzers. You only lose about 10secs making them pass/become identifiable - especially on motorways/duals.
If someone tries to race me on the motorways I always go to 70 and a convenient lane, 55 if I want them to pass to be identified. Don't be tempted to race away - make sure you know who they are first.
Streetcop said:
If someone is matching your speed for half a mile at the most and you're well over the limit....why on earth continue at that speed...
Especially with so many points on your licence..
If I am going "quick" and someone is catching me, I always slow down to find out who it is before moderating my speed appropriately (in the cases where it is BiB) or speeding up again if just another MOP....
Cheers,
Steve
Tonyrec said:
Afternoon ca,
No that's not possible...I'm afraid.
We are obviously fortunate in the Met
Sounds like Tony can. But as my licence is registered at one of my addresses and the car at my 2nd address....how are they going to connect the two?....(I dont think i'm braking the law as i'm contactable at both addresses...)
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