Previously within the pages of my humble blog I have highlighted what I have considered to be an abuse of the law by certain individuals in relation to adhering to the national speed limits whilst acting within their remit as part of the emergency services.
Today I would like to bring to your attention another instance of the duplicity which the authorities are using to try and justify the indefensible actions of a traffic police officer who was caught by a speed camera travelling along the A90 between Dundee and Aberdeen at an incredible speed of 149 mph.
In a crude attempt to sugarcoat the situation somewhat a spokesman for Tayside Police said an inquiry is being held, but that no action has been taken against the driver at this time adding:
To quote the spokesman for Tayside police again:
There are so many variables which a driver has no control over, all it takes is a dog, fox or deer to stray into his path, regardless of how much training he has underwent, the stopping distance remains the same.
Any motorist can be be momentarily distracted for an accident to happen - yet a spokesman for Tayside Police is trying to say that driving at 149 mph on the A90 can be done safely by trained police officers - are you having a laugh Sir?
In January of 2009 the Big Dollop had occasion to commend the then chief constable of the Tayside police force for his candour after he was caught speeding on the A9, apparently his successor in office doesn’t hold herself or her police force to the same high standards.
Tayside Traffic Plod
Today I would like to bring to your attention another instance of the duplicity which the authorities are using to try and justify the indefensible actions of a traffic police officer who was caught by a speed camera travelling along the A90 between Dundee and Aberdeen at an incredible speed of 149 mph.
In a crude attempt to sugarcoat the situation somewhat a spokesman for Tayside Police said an inquiry is being held, but that no action has been taken against the driver at this time adding:
“There can be an entire range of reasons why officers might find it necessary to exceed the speed limit - In such instances, officers are expected to exercise all necessary care and their training emphasises the importance of being able to do so safely.”All very laudable I suppose, however in this instance the police officer caught on camera speeding at 149 mph was on his way to deal with a broken-down caravan blocking a single lane near Brae of Pert, Brechin, Angus, a situation which IMHO, fails to pass a reasonable evaluation of common sense on the part of a police officer supposedly exercising caution in the discharge of his duty.
To quote the spokesman for Tayside police again:
“There can be an entire range of reasons why officers might find it necessary to exceed the speed limit”.Seriously Sir - are you really advocating that attending to a broken down caravan is a justifiable excuse for one of your police officers to race along the A90 at twice the speed limit
There are so many variables which a driver has no control over, all it takes is a dog, fox or deer to stray into his path, regardless of how much training he has underwent, the stopping distance remains the same.
Any motorist can be be momentarily distracted for an accident to happen - yet a spokesman for Tayside Police is trying to say that driving at 149 mph on the A90 can be done safely by trained police officers - are you having a laugh Sir?
In January of 2009 the Big Dollop had occasion to commend the then chief constable of the Tayside police force for his candour after he was caught speeding on the A9, apparently his successor in office doesn’t hold herself or her police force to the same high standards.
Perhaps the haste was brought about because Top Gear was filming in the area, the plod in question was merely trying to stave off an explosion?
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