Speeding whilst visiting UK
Discussion
Hi,
Done a bit of google fu, but was not able to find an exact answer, and so I hoped to get some accurate responses here.
During a recent visit to the UK, I was caught speeding (67mph in a 60mph zone). Fair cop, entirely my fault. I have a UK driving licence, but live abroad (Denmark). My details have been passed on by the owner of the car, but I was wondering what will be the outcome. I have a clean licence, so the addition of points does not worry me, but will I receive points, or just a letter telling me to pay a fine ? I have read about "ghost licences" at DVLA but I have a valid UK licence (I am not required to change my licence to a Danish one) Will I receive the fine or will the registered keeper of the vehicle receive it ?
Done a bit of google fu, but was not able to find an exact answer, and so I hoped to get some accurate responses here.
During a recent visit to the UK, I was caught speeding (67mph in a 60mph zone). Fair cop, entirely my fault. I have a UK driving licence, but live abroad (Denmark). My details have been passed on by the owner of the car, but I was wondering what will be the outcome. I have a clean licence, so the addition of points does not worry me, but will I receive points, or just a letter telling me to pay a fine ? I have read about "ghost licences" at DVLA but I have a valid UK licence (I am not required to change my licence to a Danish one) Will I receive the fine or will the registered keeper of the vehicle receive it ?
Thanks for the replies.
As my licence is an EU licence I am not legally required to change it for a Danish one, although I could if I wanted to (there is info on websites about changine, but this primarily applies to non-EU licences - I have been stopped by the police here in Denmark and there is no problem with me presenting a UK licence).
The RK has passed on my Danish address, I have not seen the paperwork that he received about the speeding offence, we have only talked about it over the phone. He had arranged cover for the car for the duration of my visit, so we are covered from that perspective.
The issue of a fine and the points is not a problem, and I accept it was my fault, I just didn't want the issue to get out of hand for the want of an address.
As my licence is an EU licence I am not legally required to change it for a Danish one, although I could if I wanted to (there is info on websites about changine, but this primarily applies to non-EU licences - I have been stopped by the police here in Denmark and there is no problem with me presenting a UK licence).
The RK has passed on my Danish address, I have not seen the paperwork that he received about the speeding offence, we have only talked about it over the phone. He had arranged cover for the car for the duration of my visit, so we are covered from that perspective.
The issue of a fine and the points is not a problem, and I accept it was my fault, I just didn't want the issue to get out of hand for the want of an address.
caziques said:
Useful. The police are going to be very suspicious of this story, so much so they may take their eye off the ball.
Why would the police be suspicious of this. It was a surprise event for my birthday, my friend owns a nice car, there had been arrangements made between him and my family for the surprise. It has taken the shine off what was a really rather nice weekend.Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff