England & Wales

Can someone display L plates even though they have passed a driving test? I was thinking that even though I passed my driving test, displaying L plates might make other road users more cautious of me.

Hi All, Trying to stay within your rules of not seeking legal advice, I'd simply like to know if traffic cameras which monitor traffic/accident hotspots are a 'live feed' only or is it recorded? Help is VERY much appreciated. Jim

I've notices a few pople wearing jackets in the style of the RAF Greatcoat Jack wears in Torchwood. Some have military ranks. Are the jackets illegal as they are depicting military uniform?

Hello, I'm a special constable from Leicestershire and have never given a NEFPN or a EFPN. Could someone please explain the legal part about what to say to the offender? I'm confident with checks and body checks etc. But haven't had the chance to give one out yet. Also, what would you usually give a NEFPN for rather than a EFPN. Thank you, David

Im talking about documents, leaflets etc to do with the dangers of mobile phone use. I've had a look at work but all i can find is seat belts, drink drive etc etc. I want something on mobile phone use if possible, the dangers, with some facts & figures to back it up. Im not asking for force specific stuff, but the only internet thing i can find so far is: http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/mobile_phone_report.pdf Any help, appreciated, or if anyone knows where i would access these types of things from, would be great

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1266170/Disabled-caravanner-prosecuted-keeping-penknife-car-use-picnics.html Anyone know if there is more to this story then what's being reported here? If the knife he had were just like the one in the picture, ie non locking blade why did it go this far in the first place?

Ok. I've done some but need help. I will next time I am in get the force policy out but suppose for my general curiousity would like a few questions answered - really that have come from my last PND last week. For offences such as criminal damage/theft you have to prove your case in case it goes to court so that means witness statements etc etc. However, my question is: we have 2 tiers: the £80 and £50 and some are recordable and some are not. When say issueing a PND to a 17 year old for buying alcohol or pnd'ing someone for littering...there is no victim per se so how can I get a witness statement. How can I prove it has been done. Is my statement enough for these t…

This piece of trivia came out of a book I was given for Christmas, it sounds like it could be true but I just wondered if it was, or is it made up The word cop (when referring to a police officer) comes from Constable On Patrol. Just wondered? Mossycat

Hi, I have a couple of questions I can't seem to find answered anywhere else... 1) If a caution has been been "stepped down" will it still appear on enhanced CRB's for jobs exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? 2) Can a caution be legally challenged if it has been on your record for 6 years? Thanks in advance. VJ

Hello, I am just a young guy who has had some interesting experiences with the police and am writing a paper for college. Ive been a victim of police abusing their power (watching them all compare their statements and trade "notes" in plain sight to compound your guilt - the first time is heartbreaking when you actually believe in the system.) But since travelling more I have come to realise there are generally the same percentage of "bad" people in any group. Shortly after I noticed that I myself actually began to dislike the police, based on my past experience.. I myself became prejudice against guys i dont know just coz of their uniform. Aware of this I am on a jo…

Hi All, Was pulled over by the Police a couple of weeks ago in a situation that i am thoroughly embarrasssed and ashamed of. The offence was Kerb Crawling, for some stupid on the spot decision i picked up a girl who was showing a bit too much thigh, before i even got to the end of the street was pulled over by a police van. Admitted my guilt almost instantly, was given the right to remain silent whilst the police officer did checks on me and my vehicle. Told him this is the first time i have been stopped by the police, do not have a criminal record or any cautions. He wrote my admission of guilt into his notepad and asked me to sign. After further discussion with h…

Hi I would be most gratefull if anyone could advise on how long an "incident report" is kept? Basically my best friend's ex husband remaried (call her Mrs X). Mrs X does not like my friend and has basically tried to keep my friend from seeing her kids via all sorts of methods. One includes attacking me, whom has no relation/contact with Mrs X what so ever. Mrs X worked for a GP Surgery in 2006 and gained access to my medical file which contained my home address, from there she followed me to work, called my work, emailed me threats that she knew where I lived etc etc. I contacted the police and provided them with all the emails sent to me containing the threats I also…

If you suspect someone to be in charge/driving a vehicle, do you need to be in uniform to require a sample of breath? Assume the vehicle has already stopped.

In this clip a security guard confiscates a teenagers skateboard and calls police. Assuming the skateboarders have previously been asked to leave and have returned, does the guard have any right to take the boys board? Also, notice the kick from the guard, any offence here? :D

Would it be illegal to have WHITE led or strobe lights on your car if you are a civilian? Thanks,