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Saturday, November 21. 2009

Mistaken Identity

I've received a nice letter from the police saying that they are going to prosecute me and fine me £1,000 and give me 6 points on my driving license and maybe disqualify me from driving as well, for driving at 49mph in a 30mph speed limit area at 13:31 on the A4 Portway, nr Barrow Hill Road, Bristol.

But I've never ever actually driven there.  Luckily I have plenty of witnesses to prove I was in the office in Hampshire that day, and sitting in a rather dull meeting at exactly the same time that I was allegedly careering through the streets of Bristol according to the policemen.  It looks like I need to tick a box on the form to say that I think they've made a mistake, send an accompanying letter to prove my innocence, and pay the return postage so I'm still inconvenienced by the whole thing.  So much for innocent until proven guilty. 

Posted by Rich in Rant at 11:58 | Comments (7)
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Pay up you Mazda driving speeding bastard! Cycling will do you good. ;-)
#1 lordhutton on 2009-11-21 14:11 (Reply)
Mazda? Wouldn't be seen dead in one!
#1.1 Rich on 2009-11-21 16:35 (Reply)
So what was Claire doing in Bristol in your car, while you were at work?
#2 Jan on 2009-11-21 19:30 (Reply)
Ah, but the presumption of innocence doesn't necessitate convenience for the accused. It is a chance to defend yourself against the facts of the accusation without needing to actually defend yourself. The Police have to hold the burden of proof - you can simply say you weren't there, and they have to prove that you were. The fact that you have a valid alibi and witnesses is a bonus, but not necessary.
#3 Kouros on 2009-11-22 09:45 (Reply)
How much is it worth for me not to say I saw you?!
#4 Lois on 2009-11-22 11:33 (Reply)
So... someone's cloned your numberplate... have they got yoyr credit card details too???
#5 Grandma on 2009-11-22 23:20 (Reply)
How can any educated son of mine not know that their driving licence is a noun and therefore has a C as the penultimate letter??
#6 Grandma again, being a pedant on 2009-11-22 23:22 (Reply)
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