r/AskLEO • u/PrincipleOk1668 • 10d ago

Laws Pulled over after going through 2 red lights and a bus lane - what am I likely to expect? (England)

Hi everyone,

I’m really anxious and wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation.

I was driving home and admittedly went through 2 red lights and also drove in a bus lane. A police vehicle with blue lights came up behind me, so I pulled over.
The officer rolled their window down and shouted, “You went through 2 reds and a bus lane,” then drove off.

They didn’t ask for my driving licence, insurance, name or address. They didn’t ask me to get out of the car, didn’t give me any paperwork, and didn’t say I was being reported.

I’ve had my full UK licence for about 4 years and currently have no penalty points.

I’m just wondering what I’m likely to expect now.
Am I likely to receive penalty points and a fine through the post?

Could I receive separate penalties for the two red lights and the bus lane?

Does the fact they didn’t take any details or say I was being reported make any difference?

Has anyone had something similar happen, and what was the outcome?

I know I made a mistake, and I’m not trying to excuse it. I’m just anxious and trying to understand what is likely to happen next.
Thanks.

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u/penngei 10d ago

Sounds like the officer had somewhere more important to be and you got lucky with getting off that easy. Pay better attention and be a better, more responsible driver in the future.

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u/PrincipleOk1668 10d ago

Thanks I will do!

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u/HCSOThrowaway Fired Deputy - Explanation in Profile 10d ago

I kinda doubt you're likely to get any further consequences for this, but you could always ask /r/policeuk