38 in a 30!!!!

[celticpilgrim]

I've just been pinged supposedly doing 38 in a 30 by a scamera van. While I would obviously say I didn't think I was going that fast, there are a couple of other points I'm not too happy about...going from a 60 straight into a 30 zone,which starts at the top of a hill, and secondly, the scamera van was lying in wait at the bottom of the hill in a lay-by. Sharp practice if you ask me...

I know I'm sore because I've been pinged, but they sure are devious b:censored:s, and I'd love to be able to think of something they were doing 'not quite right' if you get me drift.

I must have a look at the website to see the piccys :hurl:

[justinp1]

celticpilgrim said:

I must have a look at the website to see the piccys

But, you can ask for the video recording of the whole session, and they have to send you it before going to court. I know of a few cases where eventually after faffing around the CPS dropped the case in stead of releasing the contents of the video. Either they couldnt be bothered, OR it included some damning evidence of the incorrect setup or use of the device, or error messages reported on or around the time you were nabbed.

[puggit]

Get over to www.pepipoo.com and fight

If we all fight, the system collapses!

[celticpilgrim]

I've only managed to have a quick trawl, but is there anything in the argument that if the scamera was operated by a civilian, they do not have the power to offer expert opinion evidence?

[puggit]

celticpilgrim said:

I've only managed to have a quick trawl, but is there anything in the argument that if the scamera was operated by a civilian, they do not have the power to offer expert opinion evidence?

The legal eagles such as DVD and the BiB argue that there is no difference, all are empowered by the Chief Constable.

There doesn't appear to be any proof either way that this is a valid defence - which would suggest it hasn't been tested in court - which would suggest that the powers that be won't let it reach a court case.

Make your own judgement...

[Dwight VanDriver]

I have yet to see Justin in the tablets of Moses that SCP have to release evidence at Conditional Offer stage. Some do but they are not obliged to do so. (I personally think they should). Disclosure of all evidence comes at the Not Guilty Court case - Tablets of Moses say so.

dvd

[celticpilgrim]

I've just found out that my local constabulary will be offering 'driver training courses' from Jan 2005, where you pays your £60, but get no points. Bearing in mind that other authorities have offered this option for a while now, I feel a bit miffed!!

[ledfoot]

celticpilgrim said:

I've just found out that my local constabulary will be offering 'driver training courses' from Jan 2005, where you pays your £60, but get no points. Bearing in mind that other authorities have offered this option for a while now, I feel a bit miffed!!

It is 2005 now, last time I checked.

Do you mean Jan 2006 ?

[outrider]

Molotov cocktail anyone?

[celticpilgrim]

ledfoot said:

celticpilgrim said: I've just found out that my local constabulary will be offering 'driver training courses' from Jan 2005, where you pays your £60, but get no points. Bearing in mind that other authorities have offered this option for a while now, I feel a bit miffed!! It is 2005 now, last time I checked. Do you mean Jan 2006 ?

Sorry, ledfoot, I stand corrected!!!

Bast**d though, innit?

[tuscanboy]

38 in a 30 - sheer recklessness!!

I've just got an NIP for 36 in a 30 (empty dual carriageway) - this is f...... nuts