Derbyshire driver slapped with on the spot fine for abusing police officer while driving past
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On Sunday, June 4, officers from the Alfreton Safer Neighbourhood Team were on patrol when one of their colleagues was targeted by an abusive driver.
An SNT spokesperson said: “Did you know our officers and PCSO's can routinely issue fixed penalty notices for offences rather than going to court?
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Hide Ad“This was the case when one of our officers was subject of foul language whilst patrolling by someone in a moving vehicle, causing alarm and distress to surrounding members of the public, contrary to Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986.
“The offender was quickly identified by the officer and a penalty notice was issued to them. The lesson to be learnt by the offender is foul language and abuse towards any of our officers will not be tolerated.”