84mph on the A85
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This afternoon I celebrated escaping the 20mph crawl around Loch Lomond by unleashing the 1.5dci.
A85 with a 60mph limit; straight road, no traffic, no junctions, dry with great visibility...Only I didn't spot the jam sandwich behind the hedge.
In declining to give me a ticket on the spot, the policeman mentioned the words 'Procurator Fiscal'. He also raised the possibility of being charged with careless, or even dangerous driving.
Any thoughts or experiences of similar, anyone?
Thanks.
A85 with a 60mph limit; straight road, no traffic, no junctions, dry with great visibility...Only I didn't spot the jam sandwich behind the hedge.
In declining to give me a ticket on the spot, the policeman mentioned the words 'Procurator Fiscal'. He also raised the possibility of being charged with careless, or even dangerous driving.
Any thoughts or experiences of similar, anyone?
Thanks.
I got chased down by the plod on the A85 back in May. They were also hiding behind a tree just before a straight.
Apparently I was doing 86mph
I got the letter from the Procurator Fiscal and a court date etc. Apparently they don't do fixed penalty over a certain speed and in Scotland they don't do speed awareness courses.
The officers were really nice to be honest and made a point of recording the weather was good, no rain and no other traffic (possibly why I was out so early). Apparently the court will always consider dangerous driving.
My court date came (pleaded guilty by post) but they have now reallocated it to Oban due to jurisdiction issues.
I have to wait for another citation.
Hopefully they loose the paper work in transit to Oban from Dunoon
Apparently I was doing 86mph
I got the letter from the Procurator Fiscal and a court date etc. Apparently they don't do fixed penalty over a certain speed and in Scotland they don't do speed awareness courses.
The officers were really nice to be honest and made a point of recording the weather was good, no rain and no other traffic (possibly why I was out so early). Apparently the court will always consider dangerous driving.
My court date came (pleaded guilty by post) but they have now reallocated it to Oban due to jurisdiction issues.
I have to wait for another citation.
Hopefully they loose the paper work in transit to Oban from Dunoon
Similar thing on the A9 a few years ago. 72 mph on a temporary 50mph zone (roadworks).The policeman who pulled me was an arrogant so and so, I got stopped for random checks twice more in the next 50 miles.
Finally went to court on a dangerous driving charge around 9 months later in Inverness, I pleaded not guilty, argued the roadworks weren't active at the time, I wasn't doing that speed etc etc. Ended up receiving 6 points and a 150 pound fine.
Finally went to court on a dangerous driving charge around 9 months later in Inverness, I pleaded not guilty, argued the roadworks weren't active at the time, I wasn't doing that speed etc etc. Ended up receiving 6 points and a 150 pound fine.
ct84 said:
Similar thing on the A9 a few years ago. 72 mph on a temporary 50mph zone (roadworks).The policeman who pulled me was an arrogant so and so, I got stopped for random checks twice more in the next 50 miles.
Finally went to court on a dangerous driving charge around 9 months later in Inverness, I pleaded not guilty, argued the roadworks weren't active at the time, I wasn't doing that speed etc etc. Ended up receiving 6 points and a 150 pound fine.
Jesus, that's a joke. Now that would piss me off!Finally went to court on a dangerous driving charge around 9 months later in Inverness, I pleaded not guilty, argued the roadworks weren't active at the time, I wasn't doing that speed etc etc. Ended up receiving 6 points and a 150 pound fine.
BullyB said:
castex said:
BullyB said:
Hopefully they loose the paper work in transit to Oban from Dunoon
Fingers crossed for you. Otherwise, let us know how it goes Bully.
I now have a court date in Oban for two weeks time
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