Decision on Milton flawed
So Pc Milton has been found guilty of dangerous driving, albeit thankfully discharged. Sadly his persecution by campaigners and a few members of the public is a backlash on the police resulting from the misguided speed kills campaign promoted mostly by the Safety Camera Partnerships to justify commercial activities.
When people are being penalised for minor infringements whilst driving safely, there is bound to be a feeling of why should there be two sets of rules?
Senior police officers stood up in court and said his driving was not dangerous. That's good enough for me.
However, the blinkered attitude of people who condemn Pc Milton has only one inevitable, dangerous outcome. Crooks, child abductors and paedophiles can now make their escape down the M54 having practised driving at 159mph at night without fear of being pursued by a de-skilled and fearful police force.
K W Evans, Shrewsbury
