munkygunn182
26-08-14, 12:21 PM
Ey up all,
Posting on behalf of one of the guys in the hope to find some solid advice from our law enforcement members.
He dropped a cig butt in a bus queue in Leeds City Centre on Wednesday and was fined by one of the civil enforcement officers for doing so. He feels he's been fined unfairly as he approached the officer to ask where the nearest bin was and he was advised just to drop it. He done so and was given a fine.
The officer was wearing a video recording device, so this is all on record should he wish to dispute it. In my eyes, he's followed instructions issued by a figure of authority so should not be fined.
On top of this, the fine has been issued to the wrong postcode (though he gave his correct postcode when asked, and produced ID).
I don't think it stands, but would like to know for sure?
In return, I shall send you a virtual beer!
Posting on behalf of one of the guys in the hope to find some solid advice from our law enforcement members.
He dropped a cig butt in a bus queue in Leeds City Centre on Wednesday and was fined by one of the civil enforcement officers for doing so. He feels he's been fined unfairly as he approached the officer to ask where the nearest bin was and he was advised just to drop it. He done so and was given a fine.
The officer was wearing a video recording device, so this is all on record should he wish to dispute it. In my eyes, he's followed instructions issued by a figure of authority so should not be fined.
On top of this, the fine has been issued to the wrong postcode (though he gave his correct postcode when asked, and produced ID).
I don't think it stands, but would like to know for sure?
In return, I shall send you a virtual beer!