By Scunthorpe van driver accused of blocking mobile speed camera
A man has appeared in court after being accused of obstructing a mobile speed camera operator in Lincolnshire.
Michael Masterson, from Scunthorpe, is alleged to have parked his van at the rear of the police speed camera van for two hours.
Mr Masterson, 50, has denied causing the obstruction in Scotter, between Gainsborough and Scunthorpe, on the 18th of May, 2020.
He allegedly opened the rear door of his van to block the camera’s line of sight, Lincoln Magistrates’ Court heard.
Mr Masterson, of Burringham Road, pleaded not guilty to a single charge of obstructing a police support worker.
His case was adjourned and he is due to face trial at the same court in April 2021.
Photo credits: Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership.
