Pulled over for not wearing seatbelt

[deltofe93]

Hi... as subject states. Has this happened to anyone recently? Never been pulled over in my life!!

I have no points or been convicted of an offence. Although have taken a speed awareness course in December 2022 and a driving awareness course last summer.

How likely is a course to be offered over a fine/points? I'd deal with a fine but would be gutted about the points.

Edited by deltofe93 on Friday 6th December 13:56

Edited by deltofe93 on Friday 6th December 15:20

[Tony1963]

I’m guessing/hoping that at some point the authorities will realise you’re not learning your lesson.

[limpsfield]

Why wouldn't you wear a seatbelt?

[RazerSauber]

limpsfield said:

Why wouldn't you wear a seatbelt?

The constant ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding is better than some music these days.

Take the points OP, and stop committing a driving offence every year.

[deltofe93]

limpsfield said:

Why wouldn't you wear a seatbelt?

I usually always do but I was literally just going from A to B... very aware it's wrong.

My 08 polo doesn't make a sound either to remind me and never has done!

[AdeTuono]

I didn't realise you could opt to do a speed awareness course without committing an offence. Or driving awareness courses. Every day's a school day.

[Monkeylegend]

deltofe93 said:

I usually always do but I was literally just going from A to B!

You won't do that again in a hurry

What made you not wear one on this occasion?

[boyse7en]

deltofe93 said:

limpsfield said:

Why wouldn't you wear a seatbelt?

I usually always do but I was literally just going from A to B... very aware it's wrong.

My 08 polo doesn't make a sound either to remind me and never has done!

Isn't every journey A to B?

I even put my seatbelt on without thinking when i move the car on the drive. It's just a learnt behaviour.

[deltofe93]

AdeTuono said:

I didn't realise you could opt to do a speed awareness course without committing an offence. Or driving awareness courses. Every day's a school day.

To clarify what I meant - I have never been charged, been to court or had points on my license. Apologies for incorrect terminology.

[geeks]

deltofe93 said:

Hi... as subject states. Has this happened to anyone recently? Never been pulled over in my life!!

I have no points or previous offences. Although have taken a speed awareness course in December 2022 and a driving awareness course last summer.

How likely is a course to be offered over a fine/points? I'd deal with a fine but would be gutted about the points.

Edited by deltofe93 on Friday 6th December 13:56

So you have two previous offences then?

Anywho...

Fine is up to £500 and no points that I can see, which is a shame, the fine should be heavier and there should be points

[Pachydermus]

deltofe93 said:

I usually always do but I was literally just going from A to B... very aware it's wrong.

and there was me thinking you only need a seatbelt if you go from A to C or more.

[deltofe93]

boyse7en said:

Isn't every journey A to B?

I even put my seatbelt on without thinking when i move the car on the drive. It's just a learnt behaviour.

Nope - only the other day I did a 3.5 hour round trip! I get pulled in all different directions for various meetings etc.

[Monkeylegend]

deltofe93 said:

boyse7en said:

Isn't every journey A to B?

I even put my seatbelt on without thinking when i move the car on the drive. It's just a learnt behaviour.

Nope - only the other day I did a 3.5 hour round trip! I get pulled in all different directions for various meetings etc.

But each of those drives has a start point,A, and a finish point, B, so why not wear one on this occasion?

[deltofe93]

Monkeylegend said:

You won't do that again in a hurry

What made you not wear one on this occasion?

I honestly don't know and I am kicking myself. Probs my mind thinking about other bits and bobs. No excuse I know. First time ever and this is what happens.

[deltofe93]

Monkeylegend said:

But each of those drives has a start point,A, and a finish point, B, so why not wear one on this occasion?

lapsed judgement clearly. Already know it's wrong, already in trouble and stressing so don't need any more telling off was just asking what the usual outcome was if someone had been in a similar situation.

[Wacky Racer]

Before 1973 you didn't need to wear a seatbelt or a crash helmet on a motorbike,

Nanny state...etc, etc.

[Tony1963]

Wacky Racer said:

Before 1973 you didn't need to wear a seatbelt or a crash helmet on a motorbike,

Nanny state...etc, etc.

The law requiring front seatbelts to be worn came into force in January 1983. I remember it, but me and my mates were already wearing them anyway.

OP: “I usually always do” erm, that doesn’t sound like this was your first time.

[deltofe93]

Tony1963 said:

The law requiring front seatbelts to be worn came into force in January 1983. I remember it, but me and my mates were already wearing them anyway.

OP: “I usually always do” erm, that doesn’t sound like this was your first time.

Usually definition: under normal conditions; generally... was emphasising the always!

[Pica-Pica]

deltofe93 said:

To clarify what I meant - I have never been charged, been to court or had points on my license. Apologies for incorrect terminology.

I have never even had a license (sic). However, I do know how to set the language on my device to U.K. English.

[deltofe93]

Pica-Pica said:

I have never even had a license (sic). However, I do know how to set the language on my device to U.K. English.

Updated as per your request.