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Plain police car gesticulated at me while undertaking manoeuvre: will I face charges for an offence?
I was driving through a busy area this morning, traffic was moving slowly. I needed a right hand turn governed by traffic lights and as I saw the lights, I indicated right and pulled across into the lane. However, I then realised it was not the right turning for me, indicated left that I was going to pull out, waited for a clear space and drove off. However, as I turned right at the next traffic lights (the right ones this time) a car behind (who continued straight ahead) blew his horn a lot and when I looked across was waving what appeared to be a warrant card at me. I presume this was an unmarked police car. Can you tell me if it is possible I am going to be prosecuted. The manoeuvre I undertook was safe in my opinion in that I indicated in good time, look in my mirrors and made sure there was a safe distance before pulling out. I am confused as to why the individual was blowing his horn and gesticulating at me.
Policemen in plain vehicles or off duty often get agitated or have an overdeveloped sense of their own driving acumen and importance and we have had cases where they have reported incidents which have resulted in cases being brought. It is possible you may receive a notice of intended prosecution within 14 days but in this case I feel it is unlikely as it is hard to see on what possible offence a charge could be brought. Should you hear any more do not hesitate to come back to me as I am sure we could mount a successful defence.
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