SillySausage123
Well Known Member
Well, I was arrested last fortnight for drink driving. Probably one of the most terrible things that has happened in my life, told my family and we all just cried (bar my Dad, he stayed strong but was angry)
Build up to my arrest
I had a couple of drinks (followed with two ice cold glasses of water and went to the bathroom alot which may have saved me from a high reading...) and I decided to go home at around 2:30am, I saw a police car at an intersection and it decided to follow me, so I therefore became more vigilant with my driving (i.e. sticking to the speed limit).
This police car followed me for around 3 miles, before I decided to come to a stop at a drive thru - where it then put on the bluelights.
Now, I immediately got out the car (which in hindsight I shouldn't have and kept my cool) and I saw 3 police cars! Yes 3! The policeman came up to me and stated that he stopped me for being hesitant at a roundabout; hesitation as a definition in regards to driving is quite subjective so I couldn't really question it - but if that's the case there are two issues that I find odd, the roundabout in question is atleast a mile from where I decided to stop - why not stop me before then?! Secondly, why were there so many police cars?!
They never searched my car, as my wallet (which would've confirmed who I was or any misdemeanours) and water bottle remained untouched at the back passenger seat of my car, as I returned in the morning to collect it from where I was arrested. So it's not like they initially suspected me of drug dealing or anything like that...(well they could have I guess)
At the police station - Breathalyser Procedure
Anyway, I was arrested and taken to the police station, another issue occured after the breathalyser procedure where I blew 49 - the DVD recorder became jammed, now they provided me with a document to sign which I stupidly never read at the time and it stated:
'One copy of the recording has been sealed in your presence and will be kept securely incase it is needed for court'
This was not the case, however, I was so nervous as it being my first time at a station that I was simply signing everything like I was a celebrity and never really questioned anything that I was signing, stupidity and ignorance on my part.
The following morning, when they were doing my reading on my release I saw that the DVDs were still stuck in the recorder, the bailing officer confirmed that 'Yeah, it's still stuck in there - but we've got it all written down' - which I have no idea what that means...
Anyway my questions are:
- Does that stop seem right, why follow me for so long and only turn on the bluelights when I decide to stop, for perceived hesitation that occured 1mile ago? Also why the heavy handed police presence?!
- The DVD situation, is that a big deal? Also it states in documentation provided, that I'm able to request a copy of the DVD myself, what happens if they are unable to provide it? Also, if I do request for the DVD is there anything specific that I should state in the email, or keep it simple?
Thanks guys
Build up to my arrest
I had a couple of drinks (followed with two ice cold glasses of water and went to the bathroom alot which may have saved me from a high reading...) and I decided to go home at around 2:30am, I saw a police car at an intersection and it decided to follow me, so I therefore became more vigilant with my driving (i.e. sticking to the speed limit).
This police car followed me for around 3 miles, before I decided to come to a stop at a drive thru - where it then put on the bluelights.
Now, I immediately got out the car (which in hindsight I shouldn't have and kept my cool) and I saw 3 police cars! Yes 3! The policeman came up to me and stated that he stopped me for being hesitant at a roundabout; hesitation as a definition in regards to driving is quite subjective so I couldn't really question it - but if that's the case there are two issues that I find odd, the roundabout in question is atleast a mile from where I decided to stop - why not stop me before then?! Secondly, why were there so many police cars?!
They never searched my car, as my wallet (which would've confirmed who I was or any misdemeanours) and water bottle remained untouched at the back passenger seat of my car, as I returned in the morning to collect it from where I was arrested. So it's not like they initially suspected me of drug dealing or anything like that...(well they could have I guess)
At the police station - Breathalyser Procedure
Anyway, I was arrested and taken to the police station, another issue occured after the breathalyser procedure where I blew 49 - the DVD recorder became jammed, now they provided me with a document to sign which I stupidly never read at the time and it stated:
'One copy of the recording has been sealed in your presence and will be kept securely incase it is needed for court'
This was not the case, however, I was so nervous as it being my first time at a station that I was simply signing everything like I was a celebrity and never really questioned anything that I was signing, stupidity and ignorance on my part.
The following morning, when they were doing my reading on my release I saw that the DVDs were still stuck in the recorder, the bailing officer confirmed that 'Yeah, it's still stuck in there - but we've got it all written down' - which I have no idea what that means...
Anyway my questions are:
- Does that stop seem right, why follow me for so long and only turn on the bluelights when I decide to stop, for perceived hesitation that occured 1mile ago? Also why the heavy handed police presence?!
- The DVD situation, is that a big deal? Also it states in documentation provided, that I'm able to request a copy of the DVD myself, what happens if they are unable to provide it? Also, if I do request for the DVD is there anything specific that I should state in the email, or keep it simple?
Thanks guys
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