2nd opinions please!

[AlanN]

Ok:
Brother-in-law was stopped by an unmarked car doing 97.8 (phew) on a motorway.
No argument, he owned up etc.
He now has his summons (which is for "driving a motor vehicle on a motorway at a speed exceeding 70mph") and is dithering over what to do.

My view is that he should plead guilty by post and plead his mitigation on the form provided, and that by doing this he is extremely unlikely to get a ban, probably more like 6 points and £400 quid-ish.

What do the experts here reckon?

TIA,

Alan.

[tonyrec]

In my view, plead guilty at the earliest opportunity.

If hes been caught 'fair and square' as you explain then really its the best option.

[AlanN]

Thanks Tony, me sentiments entirely.

Alan.

[swilly]

Didnt think you could plead guilty by post if you have been summoned.

I know i didnt have that choice.

[AlanN]

Sorry, misleading you, you can post back the summons and ask for them to deal with it in your absence, and plead your mitigation on the form.
You don't have to go to court in person if you don't want to.

Alan.

[gshughes]

Although I think if you turn up to court, look repentant, plead poverty etc etc, you can often get away with a lower fine than if they do it in your absence. I think they like people to turn up and get a bollocking, and in return they give you a lighter fine.

Wife of a mate of mine, turned up to court with the 3 month sprog, on maternity leave, need the car to take junior to hospital etc etc, and got away with a £150 fine for 102 in a 70 ! which is a bit of a result to say the least.