BlackTerrel
02-01-2010, 08:31 PM
This is in England but I posted here because it is just as likely to happen in this country.
I don't agree with members here who are opposed to all cops because I do believe that there are cops out there who stop real crime. But there's also a very large segment of these folk who are simply out to harass and steal from the average law abiding citizen. I see this sort of thing again and again - especially here in CA.
When motorist Michael Mancini found himself stuck in a queue of traffic with a runny nose, he instinctively reached for his hankie.
However, the simple act of pulling out a tissue and blowing his nose earned him a £60 on-the-spot fine because he was 'not in proper control of his vehicle'.
Policeman Stuart Gray, nicknamed PC Shiny Buttons for his zealous approach to the job, also handed out three points - even though Mr Mancini had his handbrake on...
...Now Mr Mancini, a 39-year-old father-of-two, faces a potentially expensive legal battle to clear his name after vowing not to pay the fine.
He is the latest victim of PC Gray, who is no stranger to controversy.
A few months ago, the officer issued a £50 fixed penalty for littering to unemployed Stewart Smith, who accidentally dropped a £10 note in the street as he left a shop.
I don't agree with members here who are opposed to all cops because I do believe that there are cops out there who stop real crime. But there's also a very large segment of these folk who are simply out to harass and steal from the average law abiding citizen. I see this sort of thing again and again - especially here in CA.
When motorist Michael Mancini found himself stuck in a queue of traffic with a runny nose, he instinctively reached for his hankie.
However, the simple act of pulling out a tissue and blowing his nose earned him a £60 on-the-spot fine because he was 'not in proper control of his vehicle'.
Policeman Stuart Gray, nicknamed PC Shiny Buttons for his zealous approach to the job, also handed out three points - even though Mr Mancini had his handbrake on...
...Now Mr Mancini, a 39-year-old father-of-two, faces a potentially expensive legal battle to clear his name after vowing not to pay the fine.
He is the latest victim of PC Gray, who is no stranger to controversy.
A few months ago, the officer issued a £50 fixed penalty for littering to unemployed Stewart Smith, who accidentally dropped a £10 note in the street as he left a shop.