78mph in a 60mph in a van
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As above
My friend was driving a Ford Custom and the undercover police caught him just about to overtake on a 3/4 mile straight, nice clear night, and a new van etc etc
Police pulled him over and was told he was doing 78mph @1453 meters.
He already has 3 points for speeding 18 months ago(no other points on the licence)
They said to me...ooops i mean my mate that its careless driving and to expect 3-5 points on my licence.
Just curious to what to expect - Points wise.
I admitted guilt and didn't "act up" just took it on the chin, he said he has to submit a report and will take into consideration the weather conditions, fact it was a long straight and so on.
I feel like an idiot, not usually a fast driver but was in a rush to pick someone up. Lesson learned tho.
Edit - I should add I do 40k a year in my company car but I know this means nothing to the above issue.
My friend was driving a Ford Custom and the undercover police caught him just about to overtake on a 3/4 mile straight, nice clear night, and a new van etc etc
Police pulled him over and was told he was doing 78mph @1453 meters.
He already has 3 points for speeding 18 months ago(no other points on the licence)
They said to me...ooops i mean my mate that its careless driving and to expect 3-5 points on my licence.
Just curious to what to expect - Points wise.
I admitted guilt and didn't "act up" just took it on the chin, he said he has to submit a report and will take into consideration the weather conditions, fact it was a long straight and so on.
I feel like an idiot, not usually a fast driver but was in a rush to pick someone up. Lesson learned tho.
Edit - I should add I do 40k a year in my company car but I know this means nothing to the above issue.
Edited by TheHighlander on Saturday 14th May 19:50
Edited by TheHighlander on Saturday 14th May 19:51
This could be my wording that's made it sound stupid.
Just wondering what to expect as I drive for a living (Sales Engineer for Scotland) I asked the policeman the outcome and he said best case scenario 3 points and worst 5 and a hefty fine. He said I definitely will not get a ban is what matters.
Been many years since I've been in this situation.
Just wondering what to expect as I drive for a living (Sales Engineer for Scotland) I asked the policeman the outcome and he said best case scenario 3 points and worst 5 and a hefty fine. He said I definitely will not get a ban is what matters.
Been many years since I've been in this situation.
Edited by TheHighlander on Saturday 14th May 23:34
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