111mph on M6 June Just got my invitation to court

[T5AMX]

Hi there

Ive just recieved my invitation to attend court for my speeding offence back in June for 111mph on the M6 cumbria

Got to go to cumbria for the hearing

1. Anyone recommend a good lawyer

2. Anyone recommend some good advise

3. What am I likely to get worst and best

Vascar was the system that i was caught on

Kind Regards

[themainlegend]

Alright bud,

Just had my summons this morning for getting pulled back in july - was doing 115mph on a 70mph road. From what i have heard, the best thing to do is represent yourself, wear a suit, clean shaven and admit you were wrong. You might aswell save the money for the fine you will get mate! I'm well scared about my court appearance cause i've never been before but best to take it on the chin i reckon!! I'm prepared for a short ban i suppose but hope it won't come to that. Oh well mate, both in the same boat here!! Good luck!

[wasted years]

Agreed - save the money and follow the OPs advise. You might be able to ask for a large fine instead of a ban but there is no guarantee that the magistrates will let you do this.

Be humble and I assume you will be pleading on this?

[TripleS]

Commiserations, as usual, to both of you. I hope you both get off relatively lightly.

Best wishes all,
Dave.

[Paulle]

I think to an extent it depends on the magistrate on the day Get "Clarkson" on a good day
"Brunstorm" on a bad one
Nip over to www.pepipoo.com for more advice.

[Hooli]

its not chearfula advice but DONT drive to court unless you take a spare driver with you.

[softtop]

T5AMX said:

Hi there

Ive just recieved my invitation to attend court for my speeding offence back in June for 111mph on the M6 cumbria

Got to go to cumbria for the hearing

1. Anyone recommend a good lawyer

2. Anyone recommend some good advise

3. What am I likely to get worst and best

Vascar was the system that i was caught on

Kind Regards

Is that the first time they contacted you or did you get the standard 'name the driver' within the the first two weeks after the incident?

[vonhosen]

softtop said:

T5AMX said:

Hi there

Ive just recieved my invitation to attend court for my speeding offence back in June for 111mph on the M6 cumbria

Got to go to cumbria for the hearing

1. Anyone recommend a good lawyer

2. Anyone recommend some good advise

3. What am I likely to get worst and best

Vascar was the system that i was caught on

Kind Regards

Is that the first time they contacted you or did you get the standard 'name the driver' within the the first two weeks after the incident?

If it was VASCAR I'd imagine he was stopped at the time, verbal NIP given & summons to follow within 6 months.

[fluffnik]

Be sure to lobby your MP regarding the arbitrary and oppressive nature of speed limits, especially on Motorways...

It's the system, not speed, that's wrong.

[stara]

but remember not to lobby for speeds approaching an indicated 120mph.

[delboy735]

softtop said:

Is that the first time they contacted you or did you get the standard 'name the driver' within the the first two weeks after the incident?

Hi, just noticed this post, my eldest has just recieved a "name the driver" letter through the post for an alledged offence on the 8th Oct...the letter is dated 15th November.What's the relevance to the " 2 weeks" ?

[diesel2000]

delboy735 said:

softtop said:

Is that the first time they contacted you or did you get the standard 'name the driver' within the the first two weeks after the incident?

Hi, just noticed this post, my eldest has just recieved a "name the driver" letter through the post for an alledged offence on the 8th Oct...the letter is dated 15th November.What's the relevance to the " 2 weeks" ?

They would have had to get the letter to you by 22nd October if I understand it right.

[BliarOut]

diesel2000 said:

delboy735 said:

softtop said:

Is that the first time they contacted you or did you get the standard 'name the driver' within the the first two weeks after the incident?

Hi, just noticed this post, my eldest has just recieved a "name the driver" letter through the post for an alledged offence on the 8th Oct...the letter is dated 15th November.What's the relevance to the " 2 weeks" ?

They would have had to get the letter to you by 22nd October if I understand it right.

Assuming the eldest is the Registered Keeper and they've been received notification from Swansea as such then the NIP has timed out and it is too late to prosecute.

If either of the first two conditions aren't met then they have a loophole that still allows prosecution outside the 14 day limit.

[delboy735]

BliarOut said:

diesel2000 said:

delboy735 said:

softtop said:

Is that the first time they contacted you or did you get the standard 'name the driver' within the the first two weeks after the incident?

Hi, just noticed this post, my eldest has just recieved a "name the driver" letter through the post for an alledged offence on the 8th Oct...the letter is dated 15th November.What's the relevance to the " 2 weeks" ?

They would have had to get the letter to you by 22nd October if I understand it right.

Assuming the eldest is the Registered Keeper and they've been received notification from Swansea as such then the NIP has timed out and it is too late to prosecute.

If either of the first two conditions aren't met then they have a loophole that still allows prosecution outside the 14 day limit.

HMm. He's not the keeper, it was from a works van.

[diesel2000]

delboy735 said:

BliarOut said:

diesel2000 said:

delboy735 said:

softtop said:

Is that the first time they contacted you or did you get the standard 'name the driver' within the the first two weeks after the incident?

Hi, just noticed this post, my eldest has just recieved a "name the driver" letter through the post for an alledged offence on the 8th Oct...the letter is dated 15th November.What's the relevance to the " 2 weeks" ?

They would have had to get the letter to you by 22nd October if I understand it right.

Assuming the eldest is the Registered Keeper and they've been received notification from Swansea as such then the NIP has timed out and it is too late to prosecute.

If either of the first two conditions aren't met then they have a loophole that still allows prosecution outside the 14 day limit.

HMm. He's not the keeper, it was from a works van.

Then the original letter will have been sent to the company he works for, it needs to reach them within 15 days of the offence I think.

[T5AMX]

Just so you all know.. appeared in court today for the offence on the title of this thread...
I got a £250.00 fine and a 21 day ban...
I'm a very happy chappy

[Funk]

T5AMX said:

Just so you all know.. appeared in court today for the offence on the title of this thread...
I got a £250.00 fine and a 21 day ban...
I'm a very happy chappy

Git. I got £300 and a 3-month ban for 108 on M-way in Dec '06. Why is the punishment such a lottery? Surely there should be a defined penalty like there is with 3pts/£60 etc.

Justice system is bullshit.

[vonhosen]

Perhaps he made a better job of mitigation before the magistrate.

[Jasandjules]

Sounds like you got away fairly lightly.

I guess next time don't go above 100 eh?!?

[stewie732]

i have court on the 18th for doing 102mph in a 70. i have no previous convictions. just praying I don't get banned...