78mph in a 60mph in a van
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As above
My friend was driving a Ford Custom and the undercover police caught him just about to overtake on a 3/4 mile straight, nice clear night, and a new van etc etc
Police pulled him over and was told he was doing 78mph @1453 meters.
He already has 3 points for speeding 18 months ago(no other points on the licence)
They said to me...ooops i mean my mate that its careless driving and to expect 3-5 points on my licence.
Just curious to what to expect - Points wise.
I admitted guilt and didn't "act up" just took it on the chin, he said he has to submit a report and will take into consideration the weather conditions, fact it was a long straight and so on.
I feel like an idiot, not usually a fast driver but was in a rush to pick someone up. Lesson learned tho.
Edit - I should add I do 40k a year in my company car but I know this means nothing to the above issue.
My friend was driving a Ford Custom and the undercover police caught him just about to overtake on a 3/4 mile straight, nice clear night, and a new van etc etc
Police pulled him over and was told he was doing 78mph @1453 meters.
He already has 3 points for speeding 18 months ago(no other points on the licence)
They said to me...ooops i mean my mate that its careless driving and to expect 3-5 points on my licence.
Just curious to what to expect - Points wise.
I admitted guilt and didn't "act up" just took it on the chin, he said he has to submit a report and will take into consideration the weather conditions, fact it was a long straight and so on.
I feel like an idiot, not usually a fast driver but was in a rush to pick someone up. Lesson learned tho.
Edit - I should add I do 40k a year in my company car but I know this means nothing to the above issue.
Edited by TheHighlander on Saturday 14th May 19:50
Edited by TheHighlander on Saturday 14th May 19:51
TheHighlander said:
He said I will get a letter and have the option to plead via post.
Said its classed as careless driving.
Careless driving.Said its classed as careless driving.
You were speeding, that's all.
He's an idiot and if the law is backing him up then the law is an idiot too.
Pointless worrying about it now though. Wait for them and deal with it when you know their plan.
This could be my wording that's made it sound stupid.
Just wondering what to expect as I drive for a living (Sales Engineer for Scotland) I asked the policeman the outcome and he said best case scenario 3 points and worst 5 and a hefty fine. He said I definitely will not get a ban is what matters.
Been many years since I've been in this situation.
Just wondering what to expect as I drive for a living (Sales Engineer for Scotland) I asked the policeman the outcome and he said best case scenario 3 points and worst 5 and a hefty fine. He said I definitely will not get a ban is what matters.
Been many years since I've been in this situation.
Edited by TheHighlander on Saturday 14th May 23:34
Was the van a car derived one ? I bet it was not and on a SC so its 50 limit ????
https://www.gov.uk/speed-limits
Vans, car-derived vans and dual-purpose vehicles
Most vans under 7.5 tonnes laden (loaded) weight, including Ford Transit vans:
https://www.gov.uk/speed-limits
Vans, car-derived vans and dual-purpose vehicles
Most vans under 7.5 tonnes laden (loaded) weight, including Ford Transit vans:
- have a lower speed limit than cars
- must follow the speed limits for goods vehicles of the same weight
TheHighlander said:
They said to me...ooops i mean my mate that its careless driving and to expect 3-5 points on my licence.
They'll have to prove in court that it was careless.But, either way, whether they hit you with speeding or careless, you're going to be in court. The only real difference is what the offence code is.
Edit: Oh, Scotland. That might make a difference... I know they semi-automatically class really high speeds as Dangerous, so the same may well apply to medium-high (and you/he was 28mph over...) and Careless.
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