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Is it necessary for police officers to stop a speeding driver at the scene?

by Murdo Maguire — last modified 2007-02-13 15:58

I was travelling down a duel carriageway yesterday which is a 50mph limit. I was behind another vehicle overtaking at about 65mph when I saw the vehicle in front brake and pull into the inside lane. On following him I noticed a police officer standing with a speed gun at the side of the road and am unsure what speed I was doing. The police officer seemed to follow me with the gun as I went past but I was not stopped. Do you think I may still get a conviction or does the officer have to stop me at the scene?

There is no requirement to stop you at the scene and you must to see whether you receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution. This should arrive within 14 days in most cases unless the car is a company car or hired, in which case it will take longer for the NIP to filter through to you.

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