http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... icers.htmlA court heard yesterday that Mr Whatley was originally pulled over in a country lane in Monmouthshire by traffic police who tried to issue him with a fine for not wearing a seat belt.
But when an officer went round to the passenger side, the car lurched forward and he was knocked over.
Mr Whatley told Caerphilly magistrates court, South Wales, that he then drove off because he thought the matter had been dealt with, felt ‘frail and vulnerable’ and was in need of his medication for a heart condition and stroke.
The police followed him for 17 minutes, during which time he did not break the speed limit. Mr Whatley said he thought the blue lights and siren of the police car meant the officers were giving him an escort home.
He finally pulled over when he was confronted by a police ‘stinger’ device to puncture his tyres on the road into Usk.
Mr Whatley was found guilty of not wearing a seatbelt, failing to stop for a police officer and having tinted car windows which did not conform to legal requirements but cleared of failing to stop after an accident.
He also admitted having a registration plate which did not adhere to regulations. He was fined a total of £235 and ordered to pay £300 towards prosecution costs.
A disciplinary panel comprising officers from another force said the officers' actions were justified.
Hjondé i30.
Now don't you wait or hesitate,
let's move before they raise the parking rate!