Man ordered to pay fine after threatening speed enforcement officer

A man who threatened a speed enforcement officer from West Mercia Police at the roadside was ordered to pay a fine of £138 last month after appearing in court.

The man admitted using threatening language to cause harassment, alarm or distress to the officer who was carrying out speed enforcement activity on Shaw Lane in Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove when the incident occurred at the end of April.

The hearing took place at Worcester Magistrate’s Court in early July. The offender admitted to threatening to set his dog upon the officer and was ordered to pay the £138 fine as well as costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £34.

Superintendent Gareth Morgan, West Mercia Police said: “We will not tolerate abusive or threatening language or behaviour towards our enforcement officers. Speed enforcement continues to be a priority for West Mercia Police and enforcement officers play a vital role in improving the safety of the roads by enforcing the limit and ultimately trying to reduce collisions and casualties. There are too many families that unfortunately know far too well the devastating consequences that speeding and collisions can lead to, so any behaviour that tries to harass or cause alarm to officers while carrying out their role will be dealt with robustly.”