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Good evening folks, hope you're having a splendid one. I was, until my neighbour brought round some post that had been delivered to his house by mistake, including a NIP.
I got photographed doing 60 in a 40 zone, it's the first time I've ever been done for speeding. What sort of penalty do you think I might be in for?
To pre-empt the arguments: yes I was caught fair and square, no I'm not going to try to weasel out of it, it was a two-lane dual carriageway with a third deceleration lane for a left turn, I was overtaking a slow vehicle in lane 1, no kittens were harmed.
I got photographed doing 60 in a 40 zone, it's the first time I've ever been done for speeding. What sort of penalty do you think I might be in for?
To pre-empt the arguments: yes I was caught fair and square, no I'm not going to try to weasel out of it, it was a two-lane dual carriageway with a third deceleration lane for a left turn, I was overtaking a slow vehicle in lane 1, no kittens were harmed.
underwhelmist said:
Good evening folks, hope you're having a splendid one. I was, until my neighbour brought round some post that had been delivered to his house by mistake, including a NIP.
I got photographed doing 60 in a 40 zone, it's the first time I've ever been done for speeding. What sort of penalty do you think I might be in for?
To pre-empt the arguments: yes I was caught fair and square, no I'm not going to try to weasel out of it, it was a two-lane dual carriageway with a third deceleration lane for a left turn, I was overtaking a slow vehicle in lane 1, no kittens were harmed.
Was the letter sent by recorded delivery or by second/first class post?I got photographed doing 60 in a 40 zone, it's the first time I've ever been done for speeding. What sort of penalty do you think I might be in for?
To pre-empt the arguments: yes I was caught fair and square, no I'm not going to try to weasel out of it, it was a two-lane dual carriageway with a third deceleration lane for a left turn, I was overtaking a slow vehicle in lane 1, no kittens were harmed.
kestral said:
Was the letter sent by recorded delivery or by second/first class post?
This could be good...Are we lining up for Olympic standard pub lawyering here?
OP - 3 points / £100. You can pay online, but still have to send off the photo card for some bizarre reason. It's relatively painless!
Landcrab_Six said:
kestral said:
Was the letter sent by recorded delivery or by second/first class post?
This could be good...Are we lining up for Olympic standard pub lawyering here?
OP - 3 points / £100. You can pay online, but still have to send off the photo card for some bizarre reason. It's relatively painless!
However, I will concede this is a bit odd - the NIP and a bank letter addressed to my wife were delivered to next door. OK, that happens. When my neighbour brought them round he was at pains to point out they had already been opened and not by him. I couldn't see that they had been opened at first, but the right hand edge had been sliced off both envelopes. I believe there are automatic mail opening machines that open mail like that. I've no idea why they were opened. Good job I'm not paranoid.
STOP TALKING ABOUT ME!!
underwhelmist said:
I am intrigued by the question. No, it was sent by regular post, don't know if first or second class because I've thrown the envelope away. I don't know what difference recorded delivery would make. I haven't got a copy of the Magna Carta displayed in my window either.
However, I will concede this is a bit odd - the NIP and a bank letter addressed to my wife were delivered to next door. OK, that happens. When my neighbour brought them round he was at pains to point out they had already been opened and not by him. I couldn't see that they had been opened at first, but the right hand edge had been sliced off both envelopes. I believe there are automatic mail opening machines that open mail like that. I've no idea why they were opened. Good job I'm not paranoid.
STOP TALKING ABOUT ME!!
No problem. I will leave it at that then. However, I will concede this is a bit odd - the NIP and a bank letter addressed to my wife were delivered to next door. OK, that happens. When my neighbour brought them round he was at pains to point out they had already been opened and not by him. I couldn't see that they had been opened at first, but the right hand edge had been sliced off both envelopes. I believe there are automatic mail opening machines that open mail like that. I've no idea why they were opened. Good job I'm not paranoid.
STOP TALKING ABOUT ME!!
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Schmed said:
And absolutely nothing to do with the fact the system would implode if everybody took their day in court rather than rolling over and immediately paying the tax.
Is that like:The "Driving without Insurance" tax?
The "Driving without a licence" tax?
The "Driving without a valid MOT" tax?
The "Driving with excess alcohol" tax?
The "Driving without tax" tax?
The "Failing to comply with a road traffic signal" tax?
The "Driving an un-roadworthy vehicle" tax?
Aren't they all actually monetary punishments for breaking the Law?, along with:
The "Theft" tax.
The "Public disorder" tax.
The "Drunk and disorderly" tax.
The "Criminal damage" tax.
The "Threatening behaviour" tax
Etc., etc., etc., etc. ?
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