Will I be summoned?
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someguy88

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131 months

Friday 18th October 2019
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Got letter through. 81 in a 60 - tt. No disputing it. No excuses. I got caught doing a similar speed 4 and a half years ago and received 5 points and a hefty fine. From looks of the updated banding, I'm in Band B which would be 4-6 pts and 150% of weekly wage. There's also mention of a ban. How likely is the ban and is it likely I'll be summoned? Last time I could plead guilty by post.

I recognise I've got myself into bad habits and really feel this will spark the change. Both times have been on same stretch to work. I need to get a grip.

Any help on my questions would be great.

Cheers


SS2.

14,712 posts

267 months

Friday 18th October 2019
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3 points & £100.

Eyersey1234

3,084 posts

108 months

Friday 18th October 2019
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I'm not a lawyer but wouldnt think 81 in a 60 would be a ban

someguy88

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17 posts

131 months

Friday 18th October 2019
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SS2. said:
3 points & £100.
Really?????

someguy88

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Eyersey1234 said:
I'm not a lawyer but wouldnt think 81 in a 60 would be a ban
I seriously hope not 😭

anonymous-user

83 months

Friday 18th October 2019
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Adios my friend...

someguy88

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Friday 18th October 2019
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Schmed said:


Adios my friend...
Thanks....



Jazzer

1,758 posts

233 months

Saturday 19th October 2019
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This is just a fairly standard rap, you will get 3 points and a fine of £100.

So calm down and, as you suggested, start driving in a more relaxed, legal manner.

I thought I was for the high jump in the summer, but nothing came of it.

However, I’ve calmed things down and no longer have that period of worry waiting for the post to arrive after a naughty drive.

It’s actually quite satisfying!!

Pica-Pica

16,588 posts

113 months

Saturday 19th October 2019
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OP. 81 in a 60 limit sounds like you thought it was a 70. However if it was a single carriageway NSL, that is a little bit more than lack of observation.

mmm-five

12,358 posts

313 months

Saturday 19th October 2019
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someguy88 said:
From looks of the updated banding, I'm in Band B which would be 4-6 pts and 150% of weekly wage.
Aren't those penalties only if you choose/are taken to court?

As SS2 states, you're more likely to get an FPN for £100/3 points.

agtlaw

7,403 posts

235 months

Saturday 19th October 2019
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someguy88 said:
Got letter through. 81 in a 60 - tt. No disputing it. No excuses. I got caught doing a similar speed 4 and a half years ago and received 5 points and a hefty fine. From looks of the updated banding, I'm in Band B which would be 4-6 pts and 150% of weekly wage. There's also mention of a ban. How likely is the ban and is it likely I'll be summoned? Last time I could plead guilty by post.

I recognise I've got myself into bad habits and really feel this will spark the change. Both times have been on same stretch to work. I need to get a grip.

Any help on my questions would be great.

Cheers
As already mentioned, 81/60 is too fast for a course but well within the fixed penalty threshold. You should anticipate a £100 fixed penalty with 3 points.

“Updated banding” (not an expression I would ever use) only applies if you fail to comply with the fixed penalty conditions and your case ends up before a court. Sadly, I doubt this was explained to you in the online article.

I told a certain car magazine that their speeding fines 2019 article is garbage but, of course, nothing was done and the nonsense is still online.

agtlaw

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235 months

Saturday 19th October 2019
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Further, as it’s 2019 I would not expect to see a summons. If the fixed penalty conditions are not met then proceedings are instituted by issuing a written charge and postal requisition or SJPN.

someguy88

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131 months

Saturday 19th October 2019
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Thanks for all the advice. 3pts and a £100 fine would be a dream... I'm not so sure as when doing 86 in 60 got 5 pts (only 5mph more) . I'll keep you all updated. Cheers.

Glasgowrob

3,346 posts

150 months

Saturday 19th October 2019
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my stock answer is always seek qualified legal representation if you cant run the risk of losing your licence.



someguy88

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Saturday 19th October 2019
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Glasgowrob said:
my stock answer is always seek qualified legal representation if you cant run the risk of losing your licence.
Cheers

SS2.

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267 months

Saturday 19th October 2019
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someguy88 said:
Thanks for all the advice. 3pts and a £100 fine would be a dream... I'm not so sure as when doing 86 in 60 got 5 pts (only 5mph more) .
Because 86mph in a 60mph limit is over the normal fixed penalty upper threshold, whereas 81mph is below it.

agtlaw

7,403 posts

235 months

Saturday 19th October 2019
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someguy88 said:
Thanks for all the advice. 3pts and a £100 fine would be a dream... I'm not so sure
I am.

jon-yprpe

465 posts

117 months

Saturday 19th October 2019
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Per my other thread I just got my letter through for 93 in a 70 - 3 points and £100. So the banding stuff is bks, I feel relieved - and a lesson learned.

agtlaw

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Saturday 19th October 2019
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jon-yprpe said:
Per my other thread I just got my letter through for 93 in a 70 - 3 points and £100. So the banding stuff is bks, I feel relieved - and a lesson learned.
Thank you for updating the other thread. Your fixed penalty offer comes as no surprise.

someguy88

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Saturday 19th October 2019
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agtlaw said:
I am.
I appreciate your insistence bud. Thanks.