129mph on a 70mph DC
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I bow to your expertise.
The weather road conditions etc, while mentioned when I was in the dock, didn't appear to make much impact but when they were told I had a clean licence (needed it too, as we all do) and apologised contritely they went from a potential ban (up to 56 days) to points. I was a bit shocked, pleasantly.
Interestingly I was the only one who put a plain suit and tie on, thought I had overdressed...
The weather road conditions etc, while mentioned when I was in the dock, didn't appear to make much impact but when they were told I had a clean licence (needed it too, as we all do) and apologised contritely they went from a potential ban (up to 56 days) to points. I was a bit shocked, pleasantly.
Interestingly I was the only one who put a plain suit and tie on, thought I had overdressed...
Oilchange said:
I bow to your expertise.
The weather road conditions etc, while mentioned when I was in the dock, didn't appear to make much impact but when they were told I had a clean licence (needed it too, as we all do) and apologised contritely they went from a potential ban (up to 56 days) to points. I was a bit shocked, pleasantly.
Interestingly I was the only one who put a plain suit and tie on, thought I had overdressed...
My experience too. I recall one of my appearances when the police officer acting for the prosecution was specifically asked what the conditions were. The response was that it was dry, good visibility, light traffic - from the way it was said, they are always asked that sort of question.The weather road conditions etc, while mentioned when I was in the dock, didn't appear to make much impact but when they were told I had a clean licence (needed it too, as we all do) and apologised contritely they went from a potential ban (up to 56 days) to points. I was a bit shocked, pleasantly.
Interestingly I was the only one who put a plain suit and tie on, thought I had overdressed...
Police officer was also asked if there were any aggravating factors to consider in the way Mr Longblackcoat was driving. The response was quite pleasing - the guy said that no, Mr LBC was exceeding the limit by X but there were no other negatives, he pulled over as soon as signalled to etc.
I did the requisite suit-wearing, grovelling etc and my solicitor did the usual stressing of the absolute wonderfulness of his client.
Of course I have no idea how much notice - if any - the magistrates took of this; I still got skewered in terms of fine, and got lots of points, but didn't get a ban. At the speed I was travelling - 60% over the speed limit in a 50 - that was certainly on the cards
R8VXF said:
Don't forget to renew your brake membership, it is up for renewal soon
Dont think was warranted. Poster was saying get on a race track. They did not say anything more than 70 and you should be shot by brake Gestapo!They said 100mph plus on public road was not smart which is a fair comment, I've done but tend to keep it below 95 as the magical 100+ doesnt seem worth the hot water. You can maker progress on motorway/dual track without trying to do double the limit. The OP just has to be prepared for the fallout.
Mitigation is key if loosing the licence will effect more than their ability to socialise that needs to be said. Also if they have a substance abuse issue or a disable relative blah blah they need to mention that. If they already have points its no a one off is it now.
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surveyor_101 said:
R8VXF said:
Don't forget to renew your brake membership, it is up for renewal soon
Dont think was warranted. Poster was saying get on a race track. They did not say anything more than 70 and you should be shot by brake Gestapo!They said 100mph plus on public road was not smart which is a fair comment, I've done but tend to keep it below 95 as the magical 100+ doesnt seem worth the hot water. You can maker progress on motorway/dual track without trying to do double the limit. The OP just has to be prepared for the fallout.
Mitigation is key if loosing the licence will effect more than their ability to socialise that needs to be said. Also if they have a substance abuse issue or a disable relative blah blah they need to mention that. If they already have points its no a one off is it now.
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R8Steve said:
R8VXF said:
HantsRat said:
A recent job of mine at 58 in a 30 resulted in a 42 day ban. I would guess you would be banned longer than 50+ days plus a hefty fine.
Bloomin heck I was close to a ban 10 years back. 56 in a 30 saw me with six points and a smallish fine.Burwood said:
R8Steve said:
R8VXF said:
HantsRat said:
A recent job of mine at 58 in a 30 resulted in a 42 day ban. I would guess you would be banned longer than 50+ days plus a hefty fine.
Bloomin heck I was close to a ban 10 years back. 56 in a 30 saw me with six points and a smallish fine.
anonymous said:
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I bet the copper that stopped him at that was rather unimpressed!My 62 in a 30 was right at the 30mph sign coming off an NSL. Rather sneaky i thought but i still broke the law at the end of the day. That was used as part of my defence and looking at the fine/points of some others it worked.
R8Steve said:
anonymous said:
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I bet the copper that stopped him at that was rather unimpressed!My 62 in a 30 was right at the 30mph sign coming off an NSL. Rather sneaky i thought but i still broke the law at the end of the day. That was used as part of my defence and looking at the fine/points of some others it worked.
R8Steve said:
I bet the copper that stopped him at that was rather unimpressed!
My 62 in a 30 was right at the 30mph sign coming off an NSL. Rather sneaky i thought but i still broke the law at the end of the day. That was used as part of my defence and looking at the fine/points of some others it worked.
That's tolder numbers if you police advanced driver, cPC Milton My 62 in a 30 was right at the 30mph sign coming off an NSL. Rather sneaky i thought but i still broke the law at the end of the day. That was used as part of my defence and looking at the fine/points of some others it worked.
surveyor_101 said:
Dont think was warranted. Poster was saying get on a race track. They did not say anything more than 70 and you should be shot by brake Gestapo!
They said 100mph plus on public road was not smart which is a fair comment, I've done but tend to keep it below 95 as the magical 100+ doesnt seem worth the hot water. You can maker progress on motorway/dual track without trying to do double the limit. The OP just has to be prepared for the fallout.
Mitigation is key if loosing the licence will effect more than their ability to socialise that needs to be said. Also if they have a substance abuse issue or a disable relative blah blah they need to mention that. If they already have points its no a one off is it now.
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Thanks Surveyor101. I totally accept that some posters answer their own question set out to answer their own questions - it doesn't bother me.They said 100mph plus on public road was not smart which is a fair comment, I've done but tend to keep it below 95 as the magical 100+ doesnt seem worth the hot water. You can maker progress on motorway/dual track without trying to do double the limit. The OP just has to be prepared for the fallout.
Mitigation is key if loosing the licence will effect more than their ability to socialise that needs to be said. Also if they have a substance abuse issue or a disable relative blah blah they need to mention that. If they already have points its no a one off is it now.
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For the record, in my work I've had to drive and test some highly modified stuff a some very high speeds on test track and race circuits.
All I was trying to raise was the thought that at close to 130mph things can happen on a clear road - very quickly.
At 130mph with the average driver's reaction time of 0.3 seconds you will have traveled the width of the road before you've had time to exercise any control. Since the normal driver's car was probably last serviced about 5,000 miles ago and tyres probably weren't checked before the trip. Unlike a track, public roads are rarely checked for debris and public roads do not have run-off areas but are littered with signs, drains and other rubbish - risky you bet!
Ekona said:
Honestly chaps, it wasn't me driving, promise! 
For all you doubters out there, Dan (Ekona) was not the offender ... he's put this thread up to help a member of another forum who has come clean, admitted he was wrong and asked for advice ... and that member of another forum is not me by the way
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