84mph on the A85

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castex

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Saturday 20th August 2016
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This afternoon I celebrated escaping the 20mph crawl around Loch Lomond by unleashing the 1.5dci.
A85 with a 60mph limit; straight road, no traffic, no junctions, dry with great visibility...Only I didn't spot the jam sandwich behind the hedge.
In declining to give me a ticket on the spot, the policeman mentioned the words 'Procurator Fiscal'. He also raised the possibility of being charged with careless, or even dangerous driving.
Any thoughts or experiences of similar, anyone?
Thanks.

castex

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Saturday 20th August 2016
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Thank you.

castex

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Sunday 21st August 2016
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BullyB said:
Hopefully they loose the paper work in transit to Oban from Dunoon grumpy
Fingers crossed for you. Otherwise, let us know how it goes Bully.

castex

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Friday 26th August 2016
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Godawful wifi here in Benderloch so I've not been on to check this. Thank you to all respondents.
This hasn't come close to spoiling my holiday what with all the fab walking, fishing and swimming.

castex

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Sunday 9th October 2016
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Should I have heard something by now?

castex

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Tuesday 11th October 2016
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Rats! Okay, thanks chaps.

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Thursday 1st December 2016
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WJNB I absolutely take your point. I still miss my 55bhp Citroen AX. I chose the Scenic to make the family happy and they love it. I also liked that it's slow (there's not much out there slower) and modern-efficient. I have an old bike for tearing about on and I nearly rode that up to Oban on that day...

Anyhow that's good news from you Bully! I got some good news myself today: 4 points and a £270 fine. They let me off lightly up there in Argyll. Phew!

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Friday 2nd December 2016
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I replied by post, leighz. If I'd had time I would have loved to go up there and represent myself. Visions of Joe Pesci in My Cousin Vinny.
That would no doubt have ruined everything.