*Please help* - Contesting an on the spot traffic offence

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*Please help* - Contesting an on the spot traffic offence

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A copper pulled me over for "allegedly" jumping a red light However the light was amber when I went through it. When I asked him if he had any proof he said "only my word."

Has anyone ever gone to court over something like this? What are my chances of winning? What will happen if I lose?

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PHP wrote:A copper pulled me over for "allegedly" jumping a red light However the light was amber when I went through it. When I asked him if he had any proof he said "only my word."

Has anyone ever gone to court over something like this? What are my chances of winning? What will happen if I lose?

Thanks
Was he on his own or with a colleague? Never admit anything, did you say to him it was amber to him when you went through it?

I've google'd this for you!! or PM Spuddy, he used to be in the police force.

http://www.nopenaltypoints.co.uk/RunningaARedLight.html

Good luck mate.

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franksav63 wrote:
PHP wrote:A copper pulled me over for "allegedly" jumping a red light However the light was amber when I went through it. When I asked him if he had any proof he said "only my word."

Has anyone ever gone to court over something like this? What are my chances of winning? What will happen if I lose?

Thanks
Was he on his own or with a colleague? Never admit anything, did you say to him it was amber to him when you went through it?

I've google'd this for you!! or PM Spuddy, he used to be in the police force.

http://www.nopenaltypoints.co.uk/RunningaARedLight.html

Good luck mate.
He was by himself on a bike. Thanks a lot, mate.

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think a good lawyer will get you off this one.

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mrgnu1958 wrote:think a good lawyer will get you off this one.
Has something like this happened to you before?
How much will a decent brief set me back?
Do you know any?

Thanks for the reply.

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PHP wrote:
franksav63 wrote:
PHP wrote:A copper pulled me over for "allegedly" jumping a red light However the light was amber when I went through it. When I asked him if he had any proof he said "only my word."

Has anyone ever gone to court over something like this? What are my chances of winning? What will happen if I lose?

Thanks
Was he on his own or with a colleague? Never admit anything, did you say to him it was amber to him when you went through it?

I've google'd this for you!! or PM Spuddy, he used to be in the police force.

http://www.nopenaltypoints.co.uk/RunningaARedLight.html

Good luck mate.
He was by himself on a bike. Thanks a lot, mate.
No probs mate

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PHP wrote:
mrgnu1958 wrote:think a good lawyer will get you off this one.
Has something like this happened to you before?
How much will a decent brief set me back?
Do you know any?

Thanks for the reply.
NO.
Sorry i dont know
No.
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PHP wrote:
mrgnu1958 wrote:think a good lawyer will get you off this one.
Has something like this happened to you before?
How much will a decent brief set me back?
Do you know any?

Thanks for the reply.
I think any brief can get you off this one - contest it in court.

Do you have home insurance that offers legal assistance or are you a trade union member who has legal protection that way?

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Ask Rolypoly he's a great lawer, I'm sure he'll know.

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A big thank you to everyone who's offered advice so far.
storrmin571 wrote:
PHP wrote:
mrgnu1958 wrote:think a good lawyer will get you off this one.
Has something like this happened to you before?
How much will a decent brief set me back?
Do you know any?

Thanks for the reply.
I think any brief can get you off this one - contest it in court.

Do you have home insurance that offers legal assistance or are you a trade union member who has legal protection that way?
I'm a a postie and a member of the CWU. I've rang my union rep and he's gonna find out first thing in the morning if I'm entitled to free legal advice and/or representation. Thanks for the suggestion.

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no problems

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