Speeding BLUFF? Or am I to start worrying? (bit long winded)

I mean an official police caution .......

Yes he gave me the official caution / read me my rights just before he sent me on my way!! after all the paper work and stuff (it was almost an after thought really cos i was just about to put my helmet on after he said it was all done) I thought they could say it when they wanted, but leave it till last because they have to write down conversation exchanges after your writes have been read ???

Thanks for the info

Although still not sure what to think ? ive been sticking to speed limits since tho put it that way

Is it not possible that they just fed you rubbish so that you would sign something to say you were speeding, therefore no need for evidence and hence the caution at the end?

sounds a bit iffy to me.

so lesson learned, if im caught in the same situation . . . deny it ? is that the correct thing to do ?

Originally Posted by bikageboy

sounds a bit iffy to me.

so lesson learned, if im caught in the same situation . . . deny it ? is that the correct thing to do ?

i would say always deny in any situation. well not deny thats wrong, (might get into more trouble) just do not admit to anything.

when my friend got stoped in his mazda mx5 (taking me to gatwick) the pc said "do you know why i stopped" he said "no", & cos it was not caught on camera & he did not admit liabilty all he got was a slapped wrist. moral of the story let the police do there job & don't make it easy for them. Its up to them to provide evidence of the offence if they can't then you are half way there. & i think it goes without saying really allways be polite not always easy but just think of your licence & how much you wish to keep biking.
most coppers are nice blokes/gals really you treat them with respect & the coristy is repayed

I'd be worried about the 'testing a speed camera', what are they testing it for? accuracy. If it not a proven bit of kit surely it can not be used as evidence and that would explain the cops slightly unorthordox procedure in this instance. If they do try and proceed with a prosecution I'd ask for a copy of the evidence.
Have a look at http://pepipoo.com It's a very useful site.

Personally i dont know what the procedure is for how they test speed cameras, but i would think they wouldnt test it on the public motorists, but in a controlled enviroment and by themselves.
Also on the lines of what others have said, they cant use a camera thats still being tested as evidence because it might not be the correct reading.
Other than that, i dont think you should have anything to worry about (but dont hold me to that)

The only bit that bothers me is that you signed something...

Surely the officers can't just say they think you were doing about xmph... I thought in the UK they had to say how fast you were going, and be able to prove it?

Good luck (but slap on the wrist for going so quick...)

Originally Posted by sd1cko

Yes he gave me the official caution / read me my rights just before he sent me on my way!! after all the paper work and stuff

If they suspect that an offence has been committed they are obliged under PACE to caution you ("You do not have to say anything, but you amy harm your defence.....") before they question you about the alleged offence.

Anything that you said before the caution was given is inadmissible as evidence in Court. Bear in mind that the NIP that you signed will have had the caution written on it.

If you get any Court papers as a result of this incident then take legal advice.

He was feeding you bullsh*t!

I thought any camera had to be calibrated and if you ask to see the proof of this they must show you it.

If they didn't know if it was working correctly it couldn't have been calibrated.

I don't believe the whole "new type of camera" crap but I don't know enough about the legal side to offer any further advice.