I recently read in the Scotsman newspaper that a group of vigilantes hand been handed speed detection devices and set loose on the drivers who have the misfortune to drive through their villages. What next - Handcuffs and police cells built in the corner of the kitchen?
This mad scheme just adds fuel to the already blazing debate about the use of speed cameras in this country and if any Chief Constable thinks that it is the way to develop a sense of community and security in his region he needs his head examined.
We do not live in the Wild West nor should we treat motorists like Billy the Kid with guns pointing at him/her from behind lace curtains.
This scheme is a recipe for disaster with people settling scores with their neighbours from hell! Or maybe they will just pick on a particular type of motorist like the BMW owners!
These villagers do not know what they are letting themselves in for if they expect to be treated with respect and grace when they take to the streets armed with their weapons of mass prosecution. I can see them now, standing at the side of the road pointing their laser guns at the oncoming traffic with that Dirty Harry look on their face that says "I know what your thinking punk, now,make my day"
I am certain that motorists will fight any prosecution based on the evidence of some doddering old age pensioner who zapped them with a speed gun. I would like to think that if this insane scheme makes its way to Scotland the police forces here will kick it into touch however if they don't they can rely upon me challenge every single ticket that comes across my desk!
Meanwhile if anyone wants FREE legal advice about where they stand if they have been hit with a vigilanted penalty or any other kind they can log on to the Ask a Lawyer page of our site.
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