Police hocus-pocus ; is when the police turn a blind eye. It may still involve an infringement notice, but for the most part, they go easy on you.
Thankfully, the Police hocus-pocus, lead me to continue my journey without the relevant bike licence, only my car L's permit. I still copped a fine of $750AUD in the mail and once I reached my destination I was not to ride again till I had the official licence ment.
This happened twice actually, but the first time round I didn't get an infringement notice in the mail.
Live and Learn !!