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I've been caught doing 74 in a 40 by a mobile camera. The circumstances of the incident were a clear dual carriageway; police officers professional throughout.
Looking at the Magistrates' Court Sentencing Guidelines, the guidance is disqualification for 7 - 56 days OR 6 points. 6 points would be bad enough but loss of licence would kill me - I drive for work and do 20k-25k per year.
What are my options? Letter from work?
The policeman seemed to think it would be 3 points and that licence loss is only for twice the limit, but that doesn't align to the guidelines.
My background - licence clean as a whistle until November last year when I got an SP30 / 3 points for 38 (I think) in a 30. Driving for 17 years and I've certainly racked up a few miles with no issues at all.
Any help much appreciated...
Looking at the Magistrates' Court Sentencing Guidelines, the guidance is disqualification for 7 - 56 days OR 6 points. 6 points would be bad enough but loss of licence would kill me - I drive for work and do 20k-25k per year.
What are my options? Letter from work?
The policeman seemed to think it would be 3 points and that licence loss is only for twice the limit, but that doesn't align to the guidelines.
My background - licence clean as a whistle until November last year when I got an SP30 / 3 points for 38 (I think) in a 30. Driving for 17 years and I've certainly racked up a few miles with no issues at all.
Any help much appreciated...
Wow, thanks for the replies.
Yes, not my finest hour. No criminal record, never been in court. I suspect it is a common story on PH from a bunch of enthusiasts that are normally well behaved in all other respects.
I think that I will plead guilty. I apologised to the police officer and said I was sorry and he noted it in his pad so I have pretty much taken the first step. Having read the guidelines an admission of guilt might contribute to a reduction, but we shall see.
I'll wait for the letter in the post and then take legal advice. AGTLAW incoming...
Thanks again.
Yes, not my finest hour. No criminal record, never been in court. I suspect it is a common story on PH from a bunch of enthusiasts that are normally well behaved in all other respects.
I think that I will plead guilty. I apologised to the police officer and said I was sorry and he noted it in his pad so I have pretty much taken the first step. Having read the guidelines an admission of guilt might contribute to a reduction, but we shall see.
I'll wait for the letter in the post and then take legal advice. AGTLAW incoming...
Thanks again.
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