no one can hear you scream

News is emerging of a case where a 55 year old man has been issued with a 'vehicle ASBO', after overtaking a Police car at a claimed 60mph in a 50mph zone. In a concept ALIEN to British justice, he has no redress and no right to a court hearing. No method exists for the evidence to be examined or tested in a court.

A second vehicle ASBO within 12 months would result in immediate road side seizure of his vehicle. There would be no right to a trial, no redress, and no formal test of the evidence.

Paul Smith, founder of SafeSpeed.org.uk, said: "Determination of the facts in a court of law is a vital and ancient component of our legal system. This procedure flies in the face of justice. It makes the Police into judge, jury and executioner. It is a travesty of British justice."

"With a vehicle ASBO, no one can hear you scream. That's because you have no redress in law. It is entirely ALIEN to our system of justice."

"Imagine the imaginary case of a 20 year old proud vehicle owner. He's spent thousands on his car. Three months ago he received a 'Vehicle ASBO' for revving his engine to the delight of his mates in a car park. Now it's late at night.He's alone in the car. A police car is following him and turns on his blue lights. How many 20 year olds would pull over meekly? And how many would foolishly attempt to escape the Police in fear of losing their 'pride and joy'?This law is actually dangerous - it will push ordinary people into extraordinary and potentially dangerous acts."

"The paraphernalia of a police state is being constructed before our very eyes."