Now in all honesty I know I had been speeding but I read on a forum somewhere that if you don’t reply they can’t do you in court. So effectively I stuck two fingers up and ignored it.
Problem is I have now got a court summons for failing to give information. Is that right? Also, my mates are happy to come to court and say we all swapped bikes even though we didn’t so they can’t prove who was speeding. What do you reckon?
Answer
I reckon you are an idiot. Just think about it. Lying to a court is not a genius idea because if they catch you they will lock you up just as they did with the MP Chris Huhne when he was found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
As for failing to give information because you didn’t identify the rider (which is a legal requirement under the Road Traffic Act), you have been correctly summonsed to court.
My advice is man up and don’t whinge. You fought the law and the law won. Expect six points and a fine of up to £1000.
Andrew Prendergast
Motorcycle Monthly October 2014
