Road Closed - Access Only |
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Road Closed - Access Only |
 Mon, 25 Nov 2019 - 20:37
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Was driving on the street and suddenly see "Road Closed - Access Only". As the pub I go to was there, I passed by but there was no parking until I reached a sign that finally said "Road Closed", by which point I did a U-Turn and proceeded back. As I was doing this a car coming the other way very aggressively approaches me and stops in the middle of the road. I open my window to look out and he does not give me any way. I then notice they are 2 'heavy' undercover police officers in full active duty uniform (could even be armed, they definitely did not look like your average beat neighbourhood bobby) in the car staring at me (they did not flash their lights, just staring). I tell them 'road ahead is closed', then they say "I guess I will turn around then". They give me very aggressive stares and make me reverse a bit, then give me some way to pass through.
Is there a punishment for "Road Closed - Access Only?" or something? Or were they waiting to see if I was going to cross the "Road Closed" sign and then flash the lights and pull me over. Should I go back and take pictures of the area in case they try to prosecute me? I did not pass the "Road Closed Sign", only the "Road Closed - Access Only". This post has been edited by speedfighter23: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 - 20:49 -------------------- Police Speeding Fines - Police 1 - speedfighter23 0
TFL traffic contraventions 0 - speedfighter23 2 Kensington and Chelsea 0 parking contraventions - speedfighter23 1 Brighton and Hove parking 0 - speedfighter23 1 Private PCN - Private Parking Solutions Limited 0 - speedfighter23 1 Tyre Puncture Pothole Claims: 0 Buckinghamshire Council - speedfighter23 1 0 TFL - speedfighter23 1 Result Pending: 1 Islington Council tyre puncture claim |
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Mon, 25 Nov 2019 - 20:37
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Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 15:15
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There's also the issue of whether the sign was a proper regulatory sign (which is legally enforceable), or simply one of those square information signs (which you could safely ignore).
-------------------- If you would like assistance with a penalty charge notice, please post a thread on https://www.ftla.uk/index.php
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Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 15:25
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QUOTE (cp8759 @ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 15:15)  There's also the issue of whether the sign was a proper regulatory sign (which is legally enforceable), or simply one of those square information signs (which you could safely ignore). These were the ones I had seen. It was due to roadworks up ahead. (actually cant upload pics for some reason, oh well. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/1287/koXMHl.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/9884/02G0fC.jpg -------------------- Police Speeding Fines - Police 1 - speedfighter23 0
TFL traffic contraventions 0 - speedfighter23 2 Kensington and Chelsea 0 parking contraventions - speedfighter23 1 Brighton and Hove parking 0 - speedfighter23 1 Private PCN - Private Parking Solutions Limited 0 - speedfighter23 1 Tyre Puncture Pothole Claims: 0 Buckinghamshire Council - speedfighter23 1 0 TFL - speedfighter23 1 Result Pending: 1 Islington Council tyre puncture claim |
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Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 16:05
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QUOTE (speedfighter23 @ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 15:25) actually cant upload pics for some reason, oh well. Because you've not read the FAQ on how to I suspect. You need to use an external host. -------------------- There is no such thing as a law abiding motorist, just those who have been scammed and those yet to be scammed!
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Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 16:25
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Member Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: 29 Jul 2019 Member No.: 104,999 |
QUOTE (The Rookie @ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 16:05) QUOTE (speedfighter23 @ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 15:25) actually cant upload pics for some reason, oh well. Because you've not read the FAQ on how to I suspect. You need to use an external host. Ok, I managed Links at least so now you can see the photos. This post has been edited by speedfighter23: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 16:25 -------------------- Police Speeding Fines - Police 1 - speedfighter23 0
TFL traffic contraventions 0 - speedfighter23 2 Kensington and Chelsea 0 parking contraventions - speedfighter23 1 Brighton and Hove parking 0 - speedfighter23 1 Private PCN - Private Parking Solutions Limited 0 - speedfighter23 1 Tyre Puncture Pothole Claims: 0 Buckinghamshire Council - speedfighter23 1 0 TFL - speedfighter23 1 Result Pending: 1 Islington Council tyre puncture claim |
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Tue, 26 Nov 2019 - 17:41
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That looks like a sign covered by the "other temporary signs" provision in Part 9 here http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/362/schedule/13/made
It is not an offence to ignore such a sign as far as I can tell, it's not a regulatory sign, it just conveys information. -------------------- If you would like assistance with a penalty charge notice, please post a thread on https://www.ftla.uk/index.php
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