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Unfortunately in the case of a fixed penalty notice the officer is judge and jury, so to have "a bad day at the office" isn't really on. Yes, running a red is against the law and perhaps it would be wise to take it on the chin, however it is the officers choice to apply the law with discretion, so the "just doing his job" line is bullsh1t, more like just doing his job badly.
I also agree that to point at cases where other road users avoid punishment for minor misdemeanors is petty and no defense. I just wish the police acted in a way that demonstrated an understanding of the laws they are applying and thought about when the principal of the law is applicable.
well that's what I thought after a cso stole 30 quid from me for riding on a quiet pavement at 3 mph for about 5 meters.