27 mph in a 20 zone - nicked.

[andygo]

My fault entirely. Saw the truvelo, checked I wasn't hurtling along at more than 30. Travelled a bit further down the wide grass verged road and spotted the 20mph sign.
Thought 20mph zones weren't policed as such.

Anyway, got a NIP from Beds Plod.

Am I likely to get a speed awareness course or 3 points on my clean licence. Not been on a course before, so clearly that's why I missed the 20mph signs..

[andygo]

SS2. said:

IIRC, Speed Awareness Courses for 20mph limit indiscretions is something they started rolling out across the country a couple of years ago (NSAC20).

Whilst the 27mph alleged is within the qualifying range for such a course, your chance of an invite will be zero if Bedfordshire hasn't yet adopted the scheme.

You could perhaps give AA Drivetech a call in the morning and ask them directly - 0845 345 9623.

I'll give them a call and report back.

Here's the streetview.. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.8854866,-0.53807...

Serious danger here. Of being overtaken by cyclists.

[andygo]

They always put them where the limit is pretty much ignored as its clearly not suited to that bit of road...

[andygo]

It goes back to the main road, probably 3/4 mile in the opposite direction to the camera. There were a few repeaters, but there you go. Live and learn. Ridiculous really, these 20mph limits. Nobody keeps to 20mph. All brought in to win a few votes here and there.

[andygo]

Called the AA number mentioned earlier. Number has changed and wasn't able to talk to anyone with a brain...

[andygo]

That's what happens when the 'Greens" have a massive say in the running of a country. You can't even wash your car on a Sunday if I remember correctly! Odd.

[andygo]

Yes, was a busy schoolday that Sunday afternoon...

TBH, for all the self righteous 20mph advocates, I can't remember ever following one in these 20mph limits!

[andygo]

Latest update: I have been offered a course called the NSAC 20. For a bargain price I can spend just over 2 1/4 hours listening to an expert telling me how not to go so fast.

I've already got the point as the cost will be approx £90... Not quite sure how you can drag a sermon out for so long without sounding silly, but I'm sure it will be incredibly interesting and illuminating and I'll return home a changed man, eager to get my wicked Porsche on ebay and swap it out for a golf buggy for those 20mph zones.

[andygo]

Probably you for rising to the bait.

[andygo]

I wouldn't get involved, just be quiet and live in awe, much easier.😄