“No charges" for ‘YouTube’ 100mph biker

[Bob]

It looks like Jeremy Parrott, the biker who was arrested for putting up a film of him – allegedly – riding at speeds of up to 100mph on video sharing site YouTube - "will not be facing any charges".

It appears that the film does not show Mr Parrott’s face and he is not admitting to being the rider.

Solicitor Andrew Campbell said "Based on what the police press office has been saying to journalists it certainly appears that Mr Parrott will not be facing any charges and I know that he will be delighted about that, as I am. Both Mr Parrott and I still await formal notification that no action will be taken although the CPS confirmed that no file was sent to them by the police due to the lack of satisfactory evidence. I hope that this is now the end of the matter."

[Mr. Peanut]

I don't see the point in arresting him unless someone got hurt. As a taxpayer I have no trouble with speeding in a safe manner. It's reckless/careless driving which should be focused on, as the results can be rather expensive.

[idleidolidyll]

I don't see the point in arresting him unless someone got hurt. As a taxpayer I have no trouble with speeding in a safe manner. It's reckless/careless driving which should be focused on, as the results can be rather expensive.

the police are anal about speed

they seem to believe that anyone travelling over 100kph in any circumstances will die a bloody death regardless of the road conditions, the riders ability etc

that kind of thinking harks back to the early days of automobiles when it was thought humans couldn't live beyond 20mph!

it's about tax and power

[bugjuice]

thing is, anyone can get hold of any vid and post it. If I posted that clip, would they come arrest me??

[kiwifruit]

the police are anal about speed

they seem to believe that anyone travelling over 100kph in any circumstances will die a bloody death regardless of the road conditions, the riders ability etc

that kind of thinking harks back to the early days of automobiles when it was thought humans couldn't live beyond 20mph!

it's about tax and power

right on the money, unfortunately