56 in a 30 - what can I expect?!
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nipsips said:
I got caught doing 57 in a 30 by traffic police - no excuses at all just was being a dick. Sat me in the car, asked why I was doing it, told him the truth and he gave me some advise.
The officer said that they would take into account the fact the road was on an industrial estate, at night, no pedestrians around and that I was in a high powered car (whether the last bit hinders or helps is another matter). It was also noted that it was dry and that I showed no lack of control just high speed. I read the officers report which wasn't as scathing as it could have been, and showed that my vehicle was seen accelerating quickly to the speed I was caught at.
I received a courts summons that asked for my plea - I said Guilty. I was asked to give my mitigation/defence and put exactly what happened. You're then in the courts hands.
For what its worth I got 6 points and fine that equalled a weeks wages + court costs and a victims surcharge. Did I deserve a ban?
Possibly. Was a stupid thing to do and wont be repeated. Lesson learnt!
That sounds like good advise thanks. Interestingly it was through an industrial estate on a Sunday. The officer said that they would take into account the fact the road was on an industrial estate, at night, no pedestrians around and that I was in a high powered car (whether the last bit hinders or helps is another matter). It was also noted that it was dry and that I showed no lack of control just high speed. I read the officers report which wasn't as scathing as it could have been, and showed that my vehicle was seen accelerating quickly to the speed I was caught at.
I received a courts summons that asked for my plea - I said Guilty. I was asked to give my mitigation/defence and put exactly what happened. You're then in the courts hands.
For what its worth I got 6 points and fine that equalled a weeks wages + court costs and a victims surcharge. Did I deserve a ban?
Possibly. Was a stupid thing to do and wont be repeated. Lesson learnt!
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