thirdcrank wrote:When I watch this, at one point a part of a page from what looks like a police website about reg plates appears and freezes the footage.
Also, the first oncoming vehicle after the caravan combo has overtaken appears to be a police car. Apart from being the first oncoming vehicle, is this a part of the action we are unaware of? eg Did the police car stop at the scene? Is there more to this than meets the eye?
in answer to your queries; If the evidence of a close pass is weak. Maybe the police would be more likely with two issues to contact the driver.
"offence to alter, re-arrange or misrepresent the characters in a way that makes it difficult to distinguish the registration number"
"The main purpose of the registration number plate is to enable a vehicle to be readily identified. It is an offence to alter, re-arrange or misrepresent the characters in a way that makes it difficult to distinguish the registration number. Offenders are liable to a maximum fine of £1,000. To provide the police with a practical and effective means of enforcement, number plate offences are included within the fixed penalty system. DVLA does not accept reports of illegal number plates from the public, as the vehicle must be seen by the police on the public highway to establish that an offence has been committed."
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/contact_point_to_register_illegaNo the police did not stop or do anything at the time, they came along just a little too late and anyway I would of been positioned on the blind side to them. However they may have their own camera; and It might be a time and place witness of sorts especially if the driver tries "I was nowhere near that area on that day". Also if you look at the web link or my quote
"vehicle must be seen by the police on the public highway to establish that an offence has been committed."