They look like police cars and people slow down for them on the motorway, but can they actually catch you or do anything about speeding?
2007-12-16 04:15:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Nope
You have to comply with what they tell you to do but they can't do you for speeding....
The Highways Agency Traffic Officers have powers to:
* Stop traffic and close roads, lanes and carriageways;
* Direct and divert traffic;
* Place and operate traffic signs;
* Manage traffic and traffic surveys.
Further legislation covering the removal of abandoned or broken down vehicles is expected by summer 2007.
Failure to comply with a Highways Agency Traffic Officer’s directions or sign is an offence and could lead to:
* A fine of up to £1,000
* Driving Licence endorsement; or
* Disqualification.
Assaulting, willfully obstructing or impersonating a Traffic Officer is an offence and could lead to a fine of up to £5,000 or Imprisonment.
2007-12-16 04:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by Harry Callaghan 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
AS such they can't stop you for speeding, BUT
The vehicles do have calibrated speedo's and as such if they are travelling at 70mph and you overtake them they can record time day date and location and act as a witness for a police officer
Also like any member of the public they can make a complaint to the police about dangerous driving or inconsiderate driving and act as a witness and as such they can provide evidence to support a police prosecution.
So though their powers are not the same as police they do have powers that they can and do impose
2007-12-16 12:26:56 · answer #2 · answered by Philip P 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
IF THEY ARE DEPUTIZED TO DO SO.
MANY ARE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS DOING EXTRA DUTY (O/T) AND HAVE THE AUTHORITY. SOME STATES HAVE ADOPTED A TRAFFIC OFFICER WITH POWERS TO ARREST.
USUALLY THE SIGHT OF A CAR OR BLUE LIGHTS FLASHING AHEAD MAKE THE AVERAGE MOTORIST AWARE OF THE SURROUNDINGS.
2007-12-16 12:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would like the answer as well, my head is telling me that they have no authority to do anything apart from tell you to slow down
2007-12-16 12:21:06 · answer #4 · answered by paul m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pull you ....NO......never seen or heard of them doing so.But i would reread Harry Callaghans answer,he seems to know what he is talking about.
2007-12-16 17:57:07 · answer #5 · answered by SIMON H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think they would have the correct equipment to enable them to test your speed.
2007-12-16 13:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can slow down and help reduce insurance premiums for the rest of us.
2007-12-16 12:59:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
not if u ain't speeding more people in UK killed by speeding driver this time of year ..... so be nice don't speed have a very safe crimbo...... in UK we have so many speed cameras don't think we cud do it easy lol
2007-12-16 13:27:37 · answer #8 · answered by nutterorsaintuchoose 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they are deputized law enforcement officers, then yes they can.
2007-12-16 12:18:46 · answer #9 · answered by wcowell2000 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No they do not have the powers
2007-12-16 16:53:15 · answer #10 · answered by flint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋