Basically a man in a parked van being harassed by an idiot with a camcorder.

Wasting police time as well.

Edited by Sofa Spud on 18/08/2014 at 00:28

Fair play to the bloke.

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All the camera operator needed top do was say he was working under instruction of his (warranted) senior officers and ask vigilante man to take it up at the station.

Cannot see problem myself if SC vans are driven and the kit operated by police employees who are not warranted Constables. The only issue is whether they are adequately trained to gather evidence that will stand up in court.

The person in the van was doing the job he is employed to do and hopefully has been trained to use the equipment correctly. Why should some low life feel the need to film him when he is doing his job.

I find it very disapointing that the Police let the chap film them when they visitied his house, surely there is a law that would allow them to confiscate the camera or at least remove the cassette.

There is nothing to fear from these van if you abide by the speed limits. If you get caught pay the fine and get on with life.

What was his problem.

Could Mr Loophole use this as defence against a speed fine imposed in this way?

Exactly, especially as the street marking appear to be a hazard warning line

Rule 127: When this line lengthens and the gaps shorten, it means that there is a hazard ahead. Do not cross it unless you can see the road is clear and wish to overtake or turn off.