anyone been caught above 90?
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hi all
as referred to in another thread on bike banter, I was stopped and shown a laser reading of 91mph on the motorway 4ish weeks ago.
i thought i could wait it out but the suspense for the letter to arrive is killing me. Im anticipating 6 points and fine as its a 'band C' offence (90-100) from what i gather.
has anyone had a similar story that i can gauge my pending punishment on?
as referred to in another thread on bike banter, I was stopped and shown a laser reading of 91mph on the motorway 4ish weeks ago.
i thought i could wait it out but the suspense for the letter to arrive is killing me. Im anticipating 6 points and fine as its a 'band C' offence (90-100) from what i gather.
has anyone had a similar story that i can gauge my pending punishment on?
kiethton said:
A you were stopped there is a 6 month limit, I heard of my court appearance a week or so before the deadline.
I was stopped for 105-110mph and got 6 points, assuming the motorway was a 70 limit you'll be getting a normal 3 point FPN I reckon - they're normally used to ~96mph
interesting, do you think i will have a court appearance ? 70mph limit yes . i'd be over the moon with 3 points. I was stopped for 105-110mph and got 6 points, assuming the motorway was a 70 limit you'll be getting a normal 3 point FPN I reckon - they're normally used to ~96mph
Red9zero said:
I got caught doing 92 on the M5. I was slowing down as I'd just noticed the Police car on the bridge, so I was happy with 3 points and a fixed penalty.
so they didnt pull you over though? i saw this car behind me actually (too late as i believe he was coming down the slip road as i passed) but instinctively thought "dont slam the anchors on, and roll to a more sensible speed'
kinda wish i had just braked as he was quite away behind me
I was recently caught doing 94 in a 60 limit on the A83, which is a normal two-way country road.
I was told by the officers at the time that it was too high a speed to be dealt with by a FPN and to expect a letter from the courts.
About 2 months later I received an offer of 3 points and a £100 fine which I believe is no more harsh than a FPN would have been.
I was told by the officers at the time that it was too high a speed to be dealt with by a FPN and to expect a letter from the courts.
About 2 months later I received an offer of 3 points and a £100 fine which I believe is no more harsh than a FPN would have been.
DanStirl said:
I was recently caught doing 94 in a 60 limit on the A83, which is a normal two-way country road.
I was told by the officers at the time that it was too high a speed to be dealt with by a FPN and to expect a letter from the courts.
About 2 months later I received an offer of 3 points and a £100 fine which I believe is no more harsh than a FPN would have been.
thats good going, and quite reassuring. i thought +30 over the speed limit and its hot water timeI was told by the officers at the time that it was too high a speed to be dealt with by a FPN and to expect a letter from the courts.
About 2 months later I received an offer of 3 points and a £100 fine which I believe is no more harsh than a FPN would have been.
Pixelpeep 135 said:
2016 ish - Gantry camera on the m25, J29 coming off onto the A127 - 99mph - standard fine and fixed penalty. No court. couldn't believe it. Dodged a bullet there.
Leaving !!!!!! the motorway at 99mph - WHAT ?????do you have a standing order with an NHS ambulance and a rolling appointment at A+E ?????
very silly.
rexwexford. said:
DanStirl said:
I was recently caught doing 94 in a 60 limit on the A83, which is a normal two-way country road.
I was told by the officers at the time that it was too high a speed to be dealt with by a FPN and to expect a letter from the courts.
About 2 months later I received an offer of 3 points and a £100 fine which I believe is no more harsh than a FPN would have been.
thats good going, and quite reassuring. i thought +30 over the speed limit and its hot water timeI was told by the officers at the time that it was too high a speed to be dealt with by a FPN and to expect a letter from the courts.
About 2 months later I received an offer of 3 points and a £100 fine which I believe is no more harsh than a FPN would have been.
I thought I was going to be royally fingered for that one but 3 points and £100 almost seems like good value.
LargeRed said:
Pixelpeep 135 said:
2016 ish - Gantry camera on the m25, J29 coming off onto the A127 - 99mph - standard fine and fixed penalty. No court. couldn't believe it. Dodged a bullet there.
Leaving !!!!!! the motorway at 99mph - WHAT ?????do you have a standing order with an NHS ambulance and a rolling appointment at A+E ?????
very silly.
the slip road is around half a mile long and straight. If you think slowing a modern audi s3 down from 99 to 0 in half a mile of a straight, two lane empty road is a problem, maybe you should take a test drive in something that isn't an Austin allegro to see how things have moved on.
I was caught doing 115mph on my Honda Fireblade about 20 years ago. I was on the A1(M) doing far more than that as I saw the police car sitting on the bridge. The very nice officer commented that he could see my back wheel rising in an alarming fashion once I’d seen him.
I went to court, suited and booted. Apologised profusely, explained that the road had been totally clear, good weather etc. Was given six points and a fine. The policeman in attendance that day at court was astonished I’d kept my license. I was pleased I’d turned up. I suspect it would have been a different outcome if I hadn’t been there to grovel in person.
I went to court, suited and booted. Apologised profusely, explained that the road had been totally clear, good weather etc. Was given six points and a fine. The policeman in attendance that day at court was astonished I’d kept my license. I was pleased I’d turned up. I suspect it would have been a different outcome if I hadn’t been there to grovel in person.
rexwexford. said:
Red9zero said:
I got caught doing 92 on the M5. I was slowing down as I'd just noticed the Police car on the bridge, so I was happy with 3 points and a fixed penalty.
so they didnt pull you over though? i saw this car behind me actually (too late as i believe he was coming down the slip road as i passed) but instinctively thought "dont slam the anchors on, and roll to a more sensible speed'
kinda wish i had just braked as he was quite away behind me
) and sat watching my mirrors, and sure enough he came flying up behind me.Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff