72 in 50 mph zone...

[IntriguedUser]

Coming from the Motorway on the A2 when it goes to a dual carriageway and into a 50 zone from 70 zone. I know I was wrong.

It was a Gatso camera. What am I looking at realistically, I will wait and see what comes in the post and will admit straight away, but to be prepared can anyone give me a rough guide on points/ fine amount?>


Thanks

[speedking31]

How do you know it was 72?

You'll probably hear nothing. If you do then £100 and 3 points.

[Terminator X]

Doubtful it had any film, they rarely do. Did it flash once or twice?

TX.

[IntriguedUser]

speedking31 said:

How do you know it was 72?

You'll probably hear nothing. If you do then £100 and 3 points.

Because I had my cruise control set to 72 mph, and it flashed twice

Long 14 day wait until the 4th of June!

[4G63T]

OP where a bouts were you?
i don't know where on the A2 you were, but can you tell us, as, i know the A2 can go for quite far, but i cannot really think where on the a2 it goes from motorway to a 50 zone with a speed camera.

[agtlaw]

IntriguedUser said:

Coming from the Motorway on the A2 when it goes to a dual carriageway and into a 50 zone from 70 zone. I know I was wrong.

It was a Gatso camera. What am I looking at realistically, I will wait and see what comes in the post and will admit straight away, but to be prepared can anyone give me a rough guide on points/ fine amount?>

Assuming 65-75mph then you'll win a fixed penalty. 3pp. £100.

A summons to court is typically issued at 76/50.

[Geekman]

If it's the camera I'm thinking of, it's a speedcurb and not a gatso, but I'm fairly sure it's active When the trees are in leaf it can be a bit tricky to spot if you don't know it's there

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[mel]

4G63T said:

OP where a bouts were you?
i don't know where on the A2 you were, but can you tell us, as, i know the A2 can go for quite far, but i cannot really think where on the a2 it goes from motorway to a 50 zone with a speed camera.

I'm guessing he doesn't really mean "motorway" to A2 but more likely the three lane A2 down to two lanes 50 mph at the Danson Interchange London Bound (Bexleyheath) Mainly because there aren't any fixed cameras where the M2 becomes A2 (I think there may be one down towards the Canterbury exit coastbound but this is well into the 2 lane stretch) If it is this camera then it's not an old school wet film Gatso but one of their more modern digital cousins "Redspeed" which means I'm afraid to say you are fairly likely to get a ticket. If however it was one of the fixed cameras after this on the stretch towards the Blackwall Tunnel which are wet film "Gatsos" then I'd be more than a little amazed if you hear anything.

[IntriguedUser]

mel said:

I'm guessing he doesn't really mean "motorway" to A2 but more likely the three lane A2 down to two lanes 50 mph at the Danson Interchange London Bound (Bexleyheath) Mainly because there aren't any fixed cameras where the M2 becomes A2 (I think there may be one down towards the Canterbury exit coastbound but this is well into the 2 lane stretch) If it is this camera then it's not an old school wet film Gatso but one of their more modern digital cousins "Redspeed" which means I'm afraid to say you are fairly likely to get a ticket. If however it was one of the fixed cameras after this on the stretch towards the Blackwall Tunnel which are wet film "Gatsos" then I'd be more than a little amazed if you hear anything.

This is the camera that caught me below. I know EXACTLY what you're talking about, I have been driving this route for a while now and usually go through all the GATSO's after this one at 70 mph +. Stupid I know, but of course I got complacent and now I will reep the consequences. But it was definitely this camera. I'm sure you will recognise it.

[IntriguedUser]

Geekman said:

If it's the camera I'm thinking of, it's a speedcurb and not a gatso, but I'm fairly sure it's active When the trees are in leaf it can be a bit tricky to spot if you don't know it's there

It weren't that one, but the one your talking about is in tree, don't think that one works. Besides there's no white lines in the road to prosecute.

Thanks guys, worst case scenario 3 points and £100 fine, thanks.

[mel]

You're fooked, it's live and digital.

[IntriguedUser]

mel said:

You're fooked, it's live and digital.

Ha, that sucks so bad! Hopefully SP30 won't raise my insurance too much. I'm renewing in about 10-12 days, so I guess if I'm quick I can take out the insurance without declaring the points, and the points will only impact me come renewal NEXT year. Hmm.

Thanks!

[mbcx4jrh]

Do you have to declare the points as soon as they are given? Can the insurance company ask for extra cash, is does that come at the next renewal?

[StoatInACoat]

Missus was nicked on the A2 at exactly the same speed (72 in a 50) just after the cameras finish and it used to change to NSL before they moved the signs a couple of miles up the road. She was pulled over as opposed to a camera and given three points and I think a £120 fine. Used to drive the A2 between Blackwall and the M25 every day and the one that I think you tripped is a digi one so as said, no film required

Copper told her they are making a point of sitting on that stretch at the moment and to "warn your friends".

[IntriguedUser]

StoatInACoat said:

Missus was nicked on the A2 at exactly the same speed (72 in a 50) just after the cameras finish and it used to change to NSL before they moved the signs a couple of miles up the road. She was pulled over as opposed to a camera and given three points and I think a £120 fine. Used to drive the A2 between Blackwall and the M25 every day and the one that I think you tripped is a digi one so as said, no film required

Copper told her they are making a point of sitting on that stretch at the moment and to "warn your friends".

My speedo indicated 72, so I guess in 'real' terms that's about 68/69 MPH, so hopefully I should be in the range for just three points and £100-150 fine. In regards to above poster I think your premium goes up when you renew your insurance as opposed to them requesting money there and then.

[agtlaw]

IntriguedUser said:

My speedo indicated 72, so I guess in 'real' terms that's about 68/69 MPH, so hopefully I should be in the range for just three points and £100-150 fine. In regards to above poster I think your premium goes up when you renew your insurance as opposed to them requesting money there and then.

A fixed penalty is fixed. The clue is in the name. It's £100. It's not a fine.

[IntriguedUser]

agtlaw said:

A fixed penalty is fixed. The clue is in the name. It's £100. It's not a fine.

It's not a fine?

What is it then? I'm not just gifting them £100 am I?

[SnailTrail]

IntriguedUser said:

It's not a fine?

What is it then? I'm not just gifting them £100 am I?

It's a penalty, hence Fixed Penalty Notice.

[speedking31]

IntriguedUser said:

I'm renewing in about 10-12 days, so I guess if I'm quick I can take out the insurance without declaring the points.

You don't even have a NIP yet, let alone points.