[Paytonb63]

So im new to driving this morning had shock of my life when 3 police bikes seemed to be following me i was a little panicked , assuming id be pulled over i was in right lane on a dual carriage way just passing a car when the lead biker flashed me (no blue lights) and pointed to the left , i followed the intruction assuming id be followed or instructed when and where to pull over instead they all just shot past me entering the nearest petrol station , i followed and pulled over in there im not even sure they was aware i was there just filling up going about thier buisness . Should i assume i was simply in thier way or dread something comming through letterbox?

[Santa]

It's amazing how most of us have a panic moment when a police vehicle comes up behind us, even when we are fully law-abiding. If they had some problem with you, they would have said at the time. Relax.

[Drivingforfun]

I would have said they were on a shout and needed past but then why go into the filling station??

Could be they were on a call out but then were called off but I'd guess they probably just were impatient

[TC1474]

I speak from 20 years as a retired Police rider, instructor and member of the SEG (Special Escort Group)

They may have been on a shout which required a silent approach and then they were cancelled.

They may have been riders under instruction out of the local Police driving school.

They may have been preparing/training for a special escort.

Despite passing a vehicle in lane 1, your speed may have been (relatively) slow and they needed to progress pass you and just gave you a slash or a signal to move over at the earliest opportunity.

Either way, if you had done something untoward, they would have pulled you there and then even if just to have a quiet word or put a flea in your ear because that is a lot easier tan having to get the paperwork sent out and the subsequent follow up paperwork.

Forget it and get on with your life.

[Beelzebub]

Despite passing a vehicle in lane 1, your speed may have been (relatively) slow and they needed to progress pass you and just gave you a slash

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Wouldn't that be taking the p***?

[TC1474]

Originally Posted by Beelzebub

Despite passing a vehicle in lane 1, your speed may have been (relatively) slow and they needed to progress pass you and just gave you a slash

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Wouldn't that be taking the p***?[/QUOTE]

Should have been "flash"

[Paytonb63]

@Santa i know what you're saying but like i said im knew now 1 police car or bike behind me yeah , 3 i was a little startled lol

[Mark07]

Hi @Paytonb63,

I've been driving for a number of years (and so far) I haven't been pulled over, but I can imagine this would make me a little panicky too, especially as a new driver.

I'm guessing that nothing has appeared on your doormat, so as the community has already said, I'd chalk it up to experience.

Don't forget, you're welcome here anytime, so do come back if you have any motoring questions that the community can help with. 👍