12 penalty points ≠ ban

Speaking of points, has anyone ever been given any by a sneaky copper for jumping lights etc?

Would be tempted to use the "I'm spartacus" defence, but not sure whether they could just force you to empty your bag.

I'm pretty sure you are required by law to give your name and address. You don't have to enter into any other conversation if you don't want to, but the name and address must be given.

I think these days they can use the stop and search legislation to search you without permission as well so it's best to be polite and suck it up. Being very respectful and polite has got me out of a lot of misdemeaners before, but then I'm white and look like a normal citizen so that probably has something to do with it.

Remember most coppers crave respect - if you give it to them they are normally quite reasonable.