I hope you’re well. I am seeking legal advice regarding a traffic stop that occurred around two hours ago while I was riding my motorcycle. I would really appreciate some guidance on how to proceed.
I was pulled over by a Metropolitan police car that was not a designated traffic car and was accused of:
- Pulling a wheelie on my motorcycle
- Running a red light
- Speeding
No evidence was presented to me at the time, and I was not issued any paperwork or informed of the alleged offence by the letter of the law. The officers cautioned me and stated that the alleged offences would be referred for a decision on whether I would receive a warning or be prosecuted, but I was given no formal documentation regarding this process. Given that this was not a traffic police car, I highly doubt that their speedometer was calibrated, meaning their speed-related allegation may not be legally reliable as I understand. Additionally, without any immediate disclosure of evidence, I am unsure of the strength of the case against me.
I understand that I cannot have presented any evidence against me without choosing to take the matter to court, which I feel is too large a gamble. I would greatly appreciate your advice on my legal position and the best course of action to take should this proceed to prosecution. I have 0 points, have held my A2 license for just under 2 years, and have completed a 'What's Driving Us?' course in 2024.