Hi,
As per the title, I think I have a fine coming my way from a non-traffic policeman.
I was driving on a deserted country road, miles from anywhere and I was sitting on around 10-20km/h over the speed limit.
While I know I was speeding - I was remaining very safe, and there was no other traffic.
I came up behind an Hyundai SUV, and after waiting for a safe overtaking section, I sped up and overtook, reaching a maximum of 140km/h so as to safely complete the overtake and then slow back down to my cruising speed.
However in the process of slowing down, the Hyundai put up some red and blues and pulled me over.
Two cops jumped out in basic cop shirt and pants without any attachments - I believe they were coming from a remote gaol, and the guy came up to my window swearing his head off at me asking what I was doing.
They took my drivers licence and came back saying they were going to send me a fine for 20km/h over.
While this is not a big deal, and it was my stupid fault for over taking anyway, I just wanted to know if they were actually allowed to do this? I'm 100% certain they weren't traffic police, and definitely didn't have any radar or even a dash cam.
If I do get speeding fines from them, is it worth debating on the basis of no evidence?
I'd be glad of any thoughts as my licence is very important to me.
As per the title, I think I have a fine coming my way from a non-traffic policeman.
I was driving on a deserted country road, miles from anywhere and I was sitting on around 10-20km/h over the speed limit.
While I know I was speeding - I was remaining very safe, and there was no other traffic.
I came up behind an Hyundai SUV, and after waiting for a safe overtaking section, I sped up and overtook, reaching a maximum of 140km/h so as to safely complete the overtake and then slow back down to my cruising speed.
However in the process of slowing down, the Hyundai put up some red and blues and pulled me over.
Two cops jumped out in basic cop shirt and pants without any attachments - I believe they were coming from a remote gaol, and the guy came up to my window swearing his head off at me asking what I was doing.
They took my drivers licence and came back saying they were going to send me a fine for 20km/h over.
While this is not a big deal, and it was my stupid fault for over taking anyway, I just wanted to know if they were actually allowed to do this? I'm 100% certain they weren't traffic police, and definitely didn't have any radar or even a dash cam.
If I do get speeding fines from them, is it worth debating on the basis of no evidence?
I'd be glad of any thoughts as my licence is very important to me.