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Brief
Traffic Police Patrol A118 London Road, Romford. 30 mph speed limit. Residents complaints regarding motorists excess speed.

Action
Followed car driver at a constant distance and recorded speeds of between 40 and 45 mph. No safe place to stop, so followed into her drive. Informed driver of my actions and observations.

Response
Driver said `You were following me ? I explained that this was correct and this was how I knew her speed. I pointed out that we'd received complaints from residents. She said, `Oh yes, I did write in ...'

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Only human?
During a high profile anti-speed campaign in 1999, three North Wales policemen were caught riding at over 100 mph on a road limited to 50 mph. Each officer was given a 28 dayban and fined £350.