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Well, the day has come.
I got pulled over 4 months ago for doing 135mph on the A14 and have had this hanging over me.
My suit is cleaned and pressed, I have spoken to the Road Solicitors and am representing myself.
I am hoping for a maximum 2-3 month ban and around 400 - 500 pound fine. I am very concerned as a friend said that he spoke to the Chief Justice last night at a cocktail party and he said that he would ban me for 12 months and preferably jail me. Can that conversation prejudice my sentencing?
There is no dangerous driving charge so that is not an option, but it does not bode well.
Apparently it is the fastest recorded speed on that road - no matter as I freely admit it was a dumb thing to do in a moment of weakness and poor judgement.
Wish me luck - I'll post up the results tomorrow afternoon.
Regards,
Q
I got pulled over 4 months ago for doing 135mph on the A14 and have had this hanging over me.
My suit is cleaned and pressed, I have spoken to the Road Solicitors and am representing myself.
I am hoping for a maximum 2-3 month ban and around 400 - 500 pound fine. I am very concerned as a friend said that he spoke to the Chief Justice last night at a cocktail party and he said that he would ban me for 12 months and preferably jail me. Can that conversation prejudice my sentencing?
There is no dangerous driving charge so that is not an option, but it does not bode well.
Apparently it is the fastest recorded speed on that road - no matter as I freely admit it was a dumb thing to do in a moment of weakness and poor judgement.
Wish me luck - I'll post up the results tomorrow afternoon.
Regards,
Q
I am being charged with dangerous driving even though I am innocent and there isn't enough evidence to convict me, my lawyer is talking about "at least" a year ban and I'd have to retake my driving test after that year!
I am gutted! Almost a year since the happening and it has been postponed till November, its hanging over me and my work!
I am gutted! Almost a year since the happening and it has been postponed till November, its hanging over me and my work!
Well,
the result is out!
I was smarlty dressed, waited patiently and was composed, elegant humble and all the other stuff.
Sadly it was not enough and I was handed a 6 month ban and £460 fine (45 costs / 15 victim surcharge).
Thanks for everyone's good wishes - I enjoyed the remark about not trying hard enough!!
It was actually 130.13 according to the police car, just north of Sproughton on the way into Ipswich. I was late for a meeting with a girl and had also just got the car and wanted to see what it can do. It tops out at 136 ;-)
I did drive, but a friend was with me as I knew the outcome. My bike is working (push bike!!) and I will doubtless put some miles on it!
5 months and 30 days to go......
Regards,
Q
the result is out!
I was smarlty dressed, waited patiently and was composed, elegant humble and all the other stuff.
Sadly it was not enough and I was handed a 6 month ban and £460 fine (45 costs / 15 victim surcharge).
Thanks for everyone's good wishes - I enjoyed the remark about not trying hard enough!!
It was actually 130.13 according to the police car, just north of Sproughton on the way into Ipswich. I was late for a meeting with a girl and had also just got the car and wanted to see what it can do. It tops out at 136 ;-)
I did drive, but a friend was with me as I knew the outcome. My bike is working (push bike!!) and I will doubtless put some miles on it!
5 months and 30 days to go......
Regards,
Q
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