Mitigating Circumstances for Speeding?
Discussion
I've recently received a NIP thru the post for doing 40 in a 30 limit.
I'm thinking of completing the form as the keeper and driver. Is the next stage that a court date is set?
I was then thinking of attending court and pleading guilty but asking for mitigation, my points being:
1. This was at midnight and very few cars on road, 3 lanes wide each side, therefore 40 miles an hour whilst techically speeding was not a dangerously high speed.
2. There was a camera some 500 yards earlier that I had not been flashed by, so was travelling under 30 at that moment.
3. There was a bus in the inside lane pulling out, so I was using overtaking manoevre temporarily.
4. I have been driving for 20 years and never been convicted for speeding before.
5. I have driven high performance cars for past 6 years, but exercised restraint evidenced by my clean licence.
6. My car, being a Porshce has exceptionally good brakes enabling me to stop in a short time and space should the need arise.
7. I'd admit to the speed, and offer to pay the fine, but request no points as this would blemish my long term record and likely affect my expensive insurance.
What are the chances of the magistrates being lenient and just fining me, without points?
>> Edited by 911addict on Friday 28th April 16:18
I'm thinking of completing the form as the keeper and driver. Is the next stage that a court date is set?
I was then thinking of attending court and pleading guilty but asking for mitigation, my points being:
1. This was at midnight and very few cars on road, 3 lanes wide each side, therefore 40 miles an hour whilst techically speeding was not a dangerously high speed.
2. There was a camera some 500 yards earlier that I had not been flashed by, so was travelling under 30 at that moment.
3. There was a bus in the inside lane pulling out, so I was using overtaking manoevre temporarily.
4. I have been driving for 20 years and never been convicted for speeding before.
5. I have driven high performance cars for past 6 years, but exercised restraint evidenced by my clean licence.
6. My car, being a Porshce has exceptionally good brakes enabling me to stop in a short time and space should the need arise.
7. I'd admit to the speed, and offer to pay the fine, but request no points as this would blemish my long term record and likely affect my expensive insurance.
What are the chances of the magistrates being lenient and just fining me, without points?
>> Edited by 911addict on Friday 28th April 16:18
Yeh, I get the point (...or points).
Yes of course, 20 years driving in Porsches and other sports cars, I have 'occasionally' been known to go "a little" over the limit. Have been amazingly lucky! This time I was just unlucky and well over-due!!.....(and a bit careless not noticing the new second camera- I reckon this one will make them a mintload of cash!)
I'd better check my diary. As we share the cars, it is possible my wife was driving on this particular night.
Thanks for your help, peeps.
PS: This has really shaken me up. Am driving around like a granny, 30 mph everywhere. These pesky cameras are springing up all over the place near where I live. Sign of the times (ahead!). I hate that bloody Blair & co!
>> Edited by 911addict on Saturday 29th April 10:52
Yes of course, 20 years driving in Porsches and other sports cars, I have 'occasionally' been known to go "a little" over the limit. Have been amazingly lucky! This time I was just unlucky and well over-due!!.....(and a bit careless not noticing the new second camera- I reckon this one will make them a mintload of cash!)
I'd better check my diary. As we share the cars, it is possible my wife was driving on this particular night.
Thanks for your help, peeps.
PS: This has really shaken me up. Am driving around like a granny, 30 mph everywhere. These pesky cameras are springing up all over the place near where I live. Sign of the times (ahead!). I hate that bloody Blair & co!
>> Edited by 911addict on Saturday 29th April 10:52
Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff