I drove down a road which I have done for years and hadn’t been in the area for ten years
when I got to the end two permanent bollards stopped me proceeding .
when I realised I turned round as I turned round
a police officer in a marked van was at other end
I thought nothing off it and turned around and went the opposite way and left the road .
When I got to the junction he was there blue lights blocking my exit I got out my car said what’s up
he said .
Can you tell me what you doing driving through a children’s play area
I replied I’ve used this road lots of times to visit my dads alloment .
I said I didn’t know it was blocked off at end I’ve not lived in that area for 10 years
He said but why you driving through a children’s play area .
I said I didn’t know it’s blocked off now .
He replied yea but what ya doing in a children’s play area
I said I’m not bothered I’ve done nowt wrong .
He replied in that case ya not bothered walked away to his van .
Started writing and talking on radio
I went over and I said can I go on my way
he said no I’m reporting your traffic offence RT88/496 driving elsewhere than roads .footpath/bridleway...
I said there’s absolutely no signage regarding.
No through road for vehicles
No warnings children’s play area ,
Only signage is warning low bridge height restrictions so vehicles can pass under
I’ve just received an offer of £50 fine .
Do you think I should take to court thanks