Got a speeding ticket

[IROC]

I'm more of a reader than a poster here but thought some of you would be able to give me some advice on this one.

I got stopped a few months ago for doing 52.89mph in a 30 limit main road. It was at night with noone around (except the cops...obviously!) and before I knew it I was wafting along at that illegal rate of knotts. Traffic police pulled me over, took the details and reported it to the Fiscal. I received the letter through asking if I'm pleading guilty to the offence and if I admit to the convictions. The form goes onto enquire about my earnings, expenses marital status etc.

I'm looking for advise on whether I should just send the form back, or hand it in on person if I attend the court. Has anyone attended the court before or do the majority just send it in and wait for the reply? I have no other convictions. I take it it will just be a hefty fine and no ban or anything like that?

Thanks for any help.

[stevieturbo]

There is a 'Speed, Plod, And the Law' on teh Gassing station Forum. You may be better posting there....

Cant offer any advice myself.

[te51cle]

Hard luck, sounds like you found the only patrol in town that night. Trawling through the Speed Plod and the Law section would be useful for you. Sounds like if you were doing that speed and they offer you the £60 fixed penalty it would be worth taikng it. Vetteheadracer will tell you about the larger fine and extra points he got for his day in court.

Seems that most insurance companies won't bother loading you insurance if you have less than 6 points nowadays as so many millions of people are getting fined !