Illmonkey's impromptue euro trip ft. Le Mans content

[KarlMac]

Fantastic thread. Hopefully one day I'll be able to do the same.

[illmonkey]

I didn't mention it, as I was hoping it wouldn't materialise, but I've got a speeding ticket. Luckily the only time I think I was flashed.

Unluckily, it was for 136kph in a 80kph, the one point in Switzerland I sped (to overtake!). I'm expecting a hefty fine to follow...

[jamiebae]

illmonkey said:

I didn't mention it, as I was hoping it wouldn't materialise, but I've got a speeding ticket. Luckily the only time I think I was flashed.

Unluckily, it was for 136kph in a 80kph, the one point in Switzerland I sped (to overtake!). I'm expecting a hefty fine to follow...

Ouch.

I didn't realise there was a system in place for Swiss Police to get UK car details. I'm not sure how they normally deal with non-residents, but as a Swiss resident if I got caught at that speed I'd be expecting a 3-6 month ban and an income-based fine of several thousand CHF, plus a court hearing. Given you don't have a Swiss salary I'm not sure how they'll deal with it but you're way outside the normal 'fixed penalty' tolerance there.

Good luck!

[lucido grigio]

Since May this year there has been an exchange of UK drivers details in place and the fines are beginning to arrive

here.

There's another thread from a PHer caught in Germany.

[johnwilliams77]

illmonkey said:

I didn't mention it, as I was hoping it wouldn't materialise, but I've got a speeding ticket. Luckily the only time I think I was flashed.

Unluckily, it was for 136kph in a 80kph, the one point in Switzerland I sped (to overtake!). I'm expecting a hefty fine to follow...

Great thread. How much was the fine?

[illmonkey]

johnwilliams77 said:

Great thread. How much was the fine?

No idea, I sent the paperwork off and I'm waiting. I'll update the topic once I know.

[slk 32]

illmonkey said:

I didn't mention it, as I was hoping it wouldn't materialise, but I've got a speeding ticket. Luckily the only time I think I was flashed.

Unluckily, it was for 136kph in a 80kph, the one point in Switzerland I sped (to overtake!). I'm expecting a hefty fine to follow...

I had the same but in Luxembourg. 130 in an 80..145 euro fine. Took 5 months to get it and I was hoping I'd got away with it.

I fear Switzerland will be a bit more!

The ultimate irony was the missus sent me a text saying 'drive safely' which arrived at the perfect time to obscure the waze camera warning...

Edited by slk 32 on Wednesday 6th December 00:11

[illmonkey]

Well, it's here. Not best pleased, but I did break the rules. Ready?!


Sure, you're ready?


Two thousand pounds.

Yep. Merry fking Christmas.

[physprof]

That’s a scunner of a fine.

Enjoyed this trip write up - well done.. Gave me loss pangs on my Z4MR which I traded in summer 16 after 8 years ownership.

Has me thinking I need to find another.....

[JakeT]

Jesus wept. The Swiss really don't like speeding!

Looks like you had a great trip though, and I'd love to do one before It's illegal to drive anywhere.

[keo]

Just read your thread, I thought it was really good until I read about your fine! That’s rubbish, gutted for you.

[illmonkey]

Thanks chaps, it really was epic! Such good fun. The fine is a bummer, but it's one of those things.

[Rick101]

Balls to that. I just wouldn't go back.

Can you still do that?? I do recall reading something recently where DVLA will enforce fines from abroad...

[illmonkey]

Rick101 said:

Balls to that. I just wouldn't go back.

Can you still do that?? I do recall reading something recently where DVLA will enforce fines from abroad...

Humm, I have wondered. But honestly, whilst a lot of money, I done a bad thing, and it'd play on my conscience. I'd like to go back, this time sticking to the speed limits!

I'm already planning 2018's trip, I'd like to have a co-pilot or some other cars, but it won't stop me!