HM Revenue & Customs want exemption from speed limits

I have some knowledge in this area and can assure you that the department does a lot more than just collect tax and VAT. So used in the right circumstances, I believe they have a valid case.

Here’s a taster of what one part of HMRC gets up to: http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/export-control-organisation/eco-press-prosecutions

They are a bunch of bungling buffoons. They can’t even cope with basic procedures such as receiving and filing documentation sent by recorded delivery. They already have FAR too much power and systematically misuse that power resulting in bullying and intimidation tactics which are well documented and for which their organisation has been widely criticized When their own guidelines and laws don’t suit them they change the game. Now they want to be able to ignore more laws to speed around so they can catch more people doing wrong. Jeesus wept - they only have to look at their own organisation to find plenty of examples of people doing wrong - and until they address those sort of failures they shouldn’t be allowed a single extra power.