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Officer appeals 98mph speed case | Officer appeals 98mph speed case |
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A policeman caught driving at 98mph, nearly twice a 50mph limit, should not have been prosecuted, it is claimed. | A policeman caught driving at 98mph, nearly twice a 50mph limit, should not have been prosecuted, it is claimed. |
Sgt Craig Nicholas Jones, 40, an organised crime officer, is appealing against a speeding conviction while on duty. A decision is expected next week. | |
His barrister Simon Gurney claimed at Caernarfon Crown Court that it was an "abuse of process". | His barrister Simon Gurney claimed at Caernarfon Crown Court that it was an "abuse of process". |
He said North Wales Police had adopted a policy of not enforcing the speed limit because 50mph signs were unlit. | He said North Wales Police had adopted a policy of not enforcing the speed limit because 50mph signs were unlit. |
Mr Gurney said this should have applied to Sgt Jones, when he was caught on the stretch of the A55 expressway concerned, at Colwyn Bay. | Mr Gurney said this should have applied to Sgt Jones, when he was caught on the stretch of the A55 expressway concerned, at Colwyn Bay. |
Prisoner | Prisoner |
The barrister also insisted that, as the signs did not comply with regulations because their lighting had failed, Sgt Jones' conviction should be overturned. | The barrister also insisted that, as the signs did not comply with regulations because their lighting had failed, Sgt Jones' conviction should be overturned. |
Mr Gurney said: "His knowledge of the speed limit isn't a relevant factor." | Mr Gurney said: "His knowledge of the speed limit isn't a relevant factor." |
A district judge fined Sgt Jones, an advanced police driver, £500 and banned him for 90 days at Llandudno last December. | A district judge fined Sgt Jones, an advanced police driver, £500 and banned him for 90 days at Llandudno last December. |
The penalties were lifted ahead of the appeal. | The penalties were lifted ahead of the appeal. |
He had denied speeding late at night last April while taking a prisoner in a police VW Golf to Caernarfon, but was convicted. | He had denied speeding late at night last April while taking a prisoner in a police VW Golf to Caernarfon, but was convicted. |
The crown court judge and two magistrates who head the case are to give their decision next week. | The crown court judge and two magistrates who head the case are to give their decision next week. |
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