Possible SP&L fame?

[BertBert]

Got double flashed on the m4 yesterday evening at a sat nav indicated 77. Might I get a letter for under 10%+2 and be famous for ever?

[2020vision]

No

[littleredrooster]

If you do, I’ll organise a whip-round for ya Me ‘n the lads will pay your fine - you can’t be both famous and out of pocket!

[BertBert]

littleredrooster said:

If you do, I ll organise a whip-round for ya Me n the lads will pay your fine - you can t be both famous and out of pocket!

Most kind!

[brisel]

I doubt that, if your speed was as typed. Please do post a picture of the letter up here if so, in order that your ascension to PH deity can be proven…

[Countdown]

BertBert said:

Got double flashed on the m4 yesterday evening at a sat nav indicated 77. Might I get a letter for under 10%+2 and be famous for ever?

Maybe it was a temporary 50 or 60?

[Mikebentley]

I hope you do. Speed limit is 70 mph.

[BlackTails]

Mikebentley said:

I hope you do. Speed limit is 70 mph.

And is it a limit or a target?

[ferret50]

Perhaps you have discovered another faulty scamra?

[bad company]

I’ll watch with interest but doubt the op will hear anything.

[BertBert]

Countdown said:

Maybe it was a temporary 50 or 60?

Definitely no reduced limit.

[RSTurboPaul]

BlackTails said:

Mikebentley said:

I hope you do. Speed limit is 70 mph.

And is it a limit or a target?

“Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.” - Douglas Bader

[Countdown]

RSTurboPaul said:

Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men. - Douglas Bader

The problem is that many fools think they are actually wise.

[RSTurboPaul]

Countdown said:

RSTurboPaul said:

Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men. - Douglas Bader

The problem is that many fools think they are actually wise.

Indeed.

Although the 85th percentile on Motorways is around 80mph, as per DfT traffic data, which taken with them being the safest roads, suggests that exceeding the 70mph limit is perfectly wise where conditions allow.

[mgtony]

The ticket might arrive with the speed stated at 79.

[this is my username]

RSTurboPaul said:

Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men. - Douglas Bader

You do know that he lost both legs in a completely avoidable and unnecessary crash which would not have happened if he had even paid the barest attention to "the rules" ....

[Robertb]

this is my username said:

RSTurboPaul said:

Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men. - Douglas Bader

You do know that he lost both legs in a completely avoidable and unnecessary crash which would not have happened if he had even paid the barest attention to "the rules" ....

People don’t know if they’re a fool or wise. Rules are there to protect people from themselves and others who have an inflated opinion of their ability.

[2020vision]

Robertb said:

this is my username said:

RSTurboPaul said:

Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men. - Douglas Bader

You do know that he lost both legs in a completely avoidable and unnecessary crash which would not have happened if he had even paid the barest attention to "the rules" ....

People don t know if they re a fool or wise. Rules are there to protect people from themselves and others who have an inflated opinion of their ability.

As the pilot with no legs demonstrated

[RDMcG]

It is striking to me that when this type of query is posted ( not a rare occurrence), there will inevitably someone to criticize the poster for speeding and say it is well deserved. Luckily the majority of people just respond neutrally and helpfully to the query.

[BertBert]

However, the question of my future fame is a very difficult one to contemplate!