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YouTube Motorcyclist Escaped Prosecution

Because of insufficient evidence

By Bogdan Popa, Security and Search Engines Editor

15th of March 2007, 11:13 GMT

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It seems like YouTube really tends to become more than a simple online video sharing service as numerous users are posting clips with other reasons than sharing them with other members of the community. Today, a new case was reported after a video was uploaded on YouTube,

displaying a motorcyclist driving with 100 mph (160 kmh) in UK, The Australian IT informs. It seems like the video was recorded in Somerset, south-west England, where all the drivers are supposed to drive with a maximum of 30 mph.

The driver of the motorcycle was easily identified by the police because the clip displayed his home address but the authorities were unable to continue with the case as there was insufficient evidence to sustain the accusation. Jeremy Parrot posted the clip without giving additional information about the date or the month of the recording so the police couldn't issue any charges for the driver. As you might know, the UK laws sustain the police must release the notice after a maximum of 14 days since the illegality was discovered.

"But there was insufficient evidence to proceed with the case against Mr Parrot, police said. It is understood no charges could be brought because no date or time appeared on the video. Mr Parrot's lawyer said his client was "delighted," and insisted there was never any realistic chance of a prosecution. "It's not very good video footage, there's no date and my client isn't admitting it's him," he said," The Australian IT reported.

It really looks like YouTube becomes more than a video sharing site, tending to convert into a powerful source of information and a main tool for the authorities fighting to protect the law. Recently, another case was reported concerning a surveillance video posted by a policeman looking for viewers able to identify the suspect.

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