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Ok i had a reply from the tvp traffic office. They shared the footage with me and it wasnt where they said it was, it was further along where theres a long straight. Im shown overtaking the cam car behind another vehicle. We both over take and move into the space. I then pull out and overtake that vehicle  aswell and another infront of him and go out of view. They stated in the email that i made oncoming vehicles have to take evasive action with careless overtaking. My driving didn't effect the cam car or any on my side btw and from the footage i didnt see any issues from other side. The road i was driving down is a very wide single carriageway with a straight for around 300m. Hence why people use it to overtake slow moving traffic.

Anyway i digress. They have stated they have reviewed the case and will just be offering a warning letter and case complete. Im very relieved and even though i think the whole thing was a waste of time, ive decided to calm down my driving anyway. I no longer overtake as much as i used to and have more of a chill approach to commuting and long journeys. As any car i overtake could have a dash cam, so why take the risk footage will be sent in and have this stress.

Thanks for comments and help given, im glad this is all sorted and my license remains clean.

Just an update, i returned the filled in 172 form with a cover page requesting more information if possible about the incident, as it had been so long i had no idea what it was i was supposed to have done. I also questioned why i hadnt had a NIP for the offence. I am yet to hear back from them at this point and wondering whats going on. Im gonna just wait and see and have tried to stop worrying about what happens with this one. If i get any update in terms of a reply from TVP then ill pop a reply on. At this point the offence runs out in november as it will be passed 6 months by then....but realistically i should hear back before then unless something drastic has happened.

Quote from: Bucksdriver on August 14, 2024, 08:48:40 am

... I know i sometimes overtake traffic there, as there is a long run up to a roundabout and usually slow moving traffic leading up to it...

If you are using the approach to the roundabout to overtake slow moving traffic, could you possibly be using a right turn only lane but going straight on?

No mate, this is a single carriageway road at national speed limit. It doesnt have a solid line in middle. It splits into two lanes once it reaches the roundabout and both are straight on lanes (or left turn for left lane, right turn for right lane).

Ok well, i guess i just need tvp to get back to me with circumstances and evidence then and see where to go from there.

If im in the wrong then ill own the mistake. im just in the dark with this whole thing at the moment. I have a clean license, so im hoping if worst comes to worst to possibly accept a course or ticket and avoid court. Ill update once i hear back from them.

I wasnt involved in any accident thats for sure. I guess im just gonna have to wait and see what happens after i return the 172 notice. I honestly have no memory of any incidents at the location. I know i sometimes overtake traffic there, as there is a long run up to a roundabout and usually slow moving traffic leading up to it. I wonder if this could be something to do with it. I cant think of anything else if im honest. Ive been doing this route for nearly 10 years though and if conditions allow, i always overtake slower vehicles at this point...so wonder what the issue is. I guess i have the nervous wait now for the next letter.