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Koll
Original Poster
424 posts
33 months
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Evening all, So coming back from Goodwood the other week. On the A3 Northbound i did not see the speed change from 70mph to 50mph. I did however notice at the next sign and reduce my speed accordingly but i guess this was too late. I was with a convoy of car's and yet I'm the one who got caught lol. Strange as we were all together on the way back to london.  Now i have received my NIP letter and have sent it back so waiting to hear from the old bill, but i was just wondering if anyone knows if i can take a speed awareness course instead of points (think it will be 6) in this situation? My licence is clean but just don't want points if I'm honest. If i can't then not much i can do, but if anyone has had a similar experience and can enlighten me as to what i can do id really appreciate it. Thanks for reading.
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Puddenchucker
1,958 posts
87 months
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For 82 in a 50 your're way over the threshhold for speed awareness courses of 10% +9
(64mph in a 50 to save you doing the maths)
In fact you're in the "Use public transport for the next few weeks" territory.
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Koll
Original Poster
424 posts
33 months
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Really. Dam. Ah well, thanks for your reply 
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SiH
1,179 posts
116 months
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You want to avoid points? You'll be lucky to avoid a ban!
I know the bit of A3 you mean, it's easy to find yourself over the limit but irrespective of that you'll be up before the beak with this one!
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Terminator X
2,093 posts
73 months
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SiH said: You want to avoid points? You'll be lucky to avoid a ban!
I know the bit of A3 you mean, it's easy to find yourself over the limit but irrespective of that you'll be up before the beak with this one! Indeed, 30 over the posted limit = banhammer! TX.
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steve2
512 posts
87 months
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I got done for 76 in a 50 on a duel carridgeway and I got 3 points and a £60 fine but this was dealt with at the side of the road, so good luck
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minky monkey
1,090 posts
35 months
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A pal at work got caught the other was 50 into the 70 on the Esher bound carriageway. They nicked him at 87 in the 70, he's just got a letter inviting him to a course in Reigate.
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SS2.
7,383 posts
107 months
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minky monkey said: They nicked him at 87 in the 70, he's just got a letter inviting him to a course in Reigate. 87mph in a 70mph limit is below the standard upper threshold for an awareness course. Unfortunately, 82mph in a 50mph limit is beyond the typical limit for both course or fixed penalty..
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minky monkey
1,090 posts
35 months
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I realise that, I was just thinking it must be one of their favourite hunting grounds that's all!
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robbyd
247 posts
44 months
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were you caught by the Gatso or the Camera van that parks under the bridge - out of interest?
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robbyd
247 posts
44 months
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were you caught by the Gatso or the Camera van that parks under the bridge - out of interest?
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simoid
8,286 posts
27 months
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steve2 said: duel carridgeway ... but this was dealt with at the side of the road  
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Koll
Original Poster
424 posts
33 months
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robbyd said: were you caught by the Gatso or the Camera van that parks under the bridge - out of interest? Not too sure. Just got NIP in post. They say they have video evidence so I'm thinking it was the avg speed check cameras. When I hear back will update. I hope I can just get away with 6 points and a fine. All this talk of a ban is worrying tho... Was not familiar with the road and didn't see the limit change (had a 4.0 RS behind me and was completely distracted lol) will happily accept the points, everything I have read points to 6 and a fine but was hoping that I may be able to do a speed awareness course instead. I will accept my fate no matter what but a ban would suck as just added some extras to the car that I was hoping to enjoy 
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WhoseGeneration
4,090 posts
76 months
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Koll said: Was not familiar with the road and didn't see the limit change (had a 4.0 RS behind me and was completely distracted lol)( Without wanting to sound too pedantic, there's your problem. Learn to observe and drive for yourself.
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Rovinghawk
1,973 posts
27 months
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Koll said: didn't see the limit change You were over the previous limit too, so that might negate your excuse here. RH
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Koll
Original Poster
424 posts
33 months
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WhoseGeneration said: Without wanting to sound too pedantic, there's your problem.
Learn to observe and drive for yourself. Lol. Relax man, obvs I was paying attention to what was going on but just failed to see first posting. I realise there is no excuse but at the same time mistakes happen, am only human at the end of the day...
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Koll
Original Poster
424 posts
33 months
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Rovinghawk said: You were over the previous limit too, so that might negate your excuse here.
RH Yes I was over the 70mph limit but not by much, was going with speed of traffic. I know at the end of the day speeding is speeding, the reason for this thread is because I know that some ppl have got of with doing a speed awareness course instead of receiving points. As I'm not 100% on when this can be done was just trying to see what my options are. If any. I have no problem getting the points or a ban but like most would prefer an alternative. I live to drive, so a ban would suck but at the end of the day, you do the crime, u do the time.
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Steffan
6,176 posts
97 months
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My worst speeding offence was 89.4 MPH on a 30 limit. It was a dual carriageway There were extenuating circumstances. I employed a good solicitor and appeared suitably contrite. Which I was. I was fined £180 and got three points.
So all is not lost. But I would not treat this lightly. Get good representation, treat you offence seriously. You may stay on the road. Good Luck.
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RedWhiteMonkey
3,146 posts
51 months
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Koll said: Yes I was over the 70mph limit but not by much, was going with speed of traffic. I know at the end of the day speeding is speeding, the reason for this thread is because I know that some ppl have got of with doing a speed awareness course instead of receiving points. As I'm not 100% on when this can be done was just trying to see what my options are. If any.
I have no problem getting the points or a ban but like most would prefer an alternative. I live to drive, so a ban would suck but at the end of the day, you do the crime, u do the time. However you've already told us that the speed limit was 50mph and 82mph is a substantial amount over that. If I were you I'd expect a minimum of three points and a fine, unfortunately for you I suspect you might be looking a short ban. My last speeding points were over ten years ago. I got 3 points for 91mph on a motorway and another 3 points for 52mph in a 40mph zone.
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WhoseGeneration
4,090 posts
76 months
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Koll said: Lol. Relax man, obvs I was paying attention to what was going on but just failed to see first posting. I realise there is no excuse but at the same time mistakes happen, am only human at the end of the day... Being "Human" is no excuse, it's a digital driven world now, where computers rule, at least on our roads. Vote UKIP, contact your MP, voice your displeasure about the roads policing nonsense we see.
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