RCMP using 'L' Plates - is this entrapment?

[Blackpool]

I recently received a dubious speeding ticket from the RCMP on highway 99 (sea-to-sky-highway). I intend to dispute the ticket. This officer was in front of me on the highway just before Squamish where the speed limit changes from 80 to 50Km/h. He pulls over as I am slowing down, breaks, pulls in behind me and of course lights me up after only following me for about 200 yards. What I find somewhat troubling is he used an [L] plate on the car. Is this entrapment and use of a provincial sticker illegally? What distance do the police have to tail you to determine your speed in this sort of circumstances?

[GQBalla]

why would it be entrapment?

i would think it would be the same as using a ghost car or something

[R154]

whats an L plate?

[Supa Dexta]

learners I think.

[kenny]

L sticker for Learners, N sticker for n00b.

[Wrinkly]

Maybe it's his own car and his kid's learning...lol

[benyl]

I listening to the radio a few days ago and apparently the CPS have an Escalade driven as a ghost car. They are also getting more as the province gave a funding grant for more officers and more vehicles.

[Jay911]

Entrapment means that you are lured into performing an illegal act that you wouldn't have done otherwise.

Having a Learner sticker on a vehicle is not entrapment.

Pulling up beside you at a stoplight and goading you into racing would be entrapment.

[benyl]

Originally posted by Jay911

Pulling up beside you at a stoplight and goading you into racing would be entrapment.

I don't think that is entrapment either.

If he pulled up, rolled down the window and explained to you why it was a good idea to race and how fun it would and then you complied, that would be entrapment.

If you look over and he nods and you nod, then the law basically says you were "willing" to race and break the law.

[SJW]

Pay up sucka and stop speeding.

[Xtrema]

Nothing wrong with it IMO.

[lilmira]

Originally posted by SJW
Pay up sucka and stop speeding.

Or stop getting caught speeding.

[beyond_ban]

Originally posted by lilmira


Or stop getting caught speeding.

*waits for beyond "i'm perfect" response*

[SJW]

I always "got" caught. So I don't speed anymore in the city.

[Masked Bandit]

They don't have to "tail" you to hit you with radar. They can do it while going the same direction as you (in front) if the vehicle is set up for it.

[Blackpool]

Some of that wasn't very useful. Thanks to those of you with practical answers. Just to clarify, I was not speeding (I pay if I speed without exception). I just think putting a Provincial learners plate [L] on a RCMP police vehicle is suspect. In addition this fellow did not use radar, he paced me. So what are the laws governing pacing a car in BC? Does anyone know? Is pacing a car that is decelerating over 200 yards within the bounds of the law?

Practical answers please. Angry, sniping and opinionated criticism has no value.

[swak]

Ive driven by those vans parked along side the road with cameras in them WITH National car rental bumper stickers.

[revelations]

Go on to bcsportbikes.com and do a search on this.

A motorcyclist went through a similar scenario on Highway #1 around the Willingdon area (I think)....apparently the unmarked cop was riding his ass (a safety issue and a HUGE pet peeve for riders) and the rider sped up a bit to gain some distance.....entrapment.

The RCMP, VPD etc. traffic used cars with BUDGET RENTAL stickers on the bumper. Is this entrapment?





(I think not)

[SJW]

Originally posted by Blackpool
Some of that wasn't very useful. Thanks to those of you with practical answers. Just to clarify, I was not speeding (I pay if I speed without exception). I just think putting a Provincial learners plate [L] on a RCMP police vehicle is suspect. In addition this fellow did not use radar, he paced me. So what are the laws governing pacing a car in BC? Does anyone know? Is pacing a car that is decelerating over 200 yards within the bounds of the law?

Practical answers please. Angry, sniping and opinionated criticism has no value.

I'd say you have a good case to present. Give it a try. Based on the decel. Cops just want to fill quotas to go for it.

[Mibz]

Originally posted by Blackpool
Just to clarify, I was not speeding (I pay if I speed without exception).

It sounds like you entered the 50 zone behind the cop and then started to slow down after he pulled over.

I just think putting a Provincial learners plate [L] on a RCMP police vehicle is suspect.

Why? There's no law preventing you from putting one on your car :P

In addition this fellow did not use radar, he paced me. So what are the laws governing pacing a car in BC? Does anyone know? Is pacing a car that is decelerating over 200 yards within the bounds of the law?

If the laws are anything like Alberta, yes. They don't need more than a couple seconds to accurately gauge your speed.