Court Summons - speeding, advice please
Discussion
Pica-Pica said:
Why the quote marks around the word crime? The offence is defined by statute.
Which makes the unfortunate Albionant a criminal. Even more ridiculous 
How about focusing on the epidemic of knife crimes as priority? Murders by stabbing are reported almost daily. Two more are headline news this morning.
bigothunter said:
Pica-Pica said:
Why the quote marks around the word crime? The offence is defined by statute.
Which makes the unfortunate Albionant a criminal. Even more ridiculous How about focusing on the epidemic of knife crimes as priority? Murders by stabbing are reported almost daily. Two more are headline news this morning.
It is obviously criminal. All of crime "a" doesn't have to be eliminated before crime "b" starts to be investigated - the idea is ridiculous.
And everyone's clear the road was subject to a 40mph limit right? 73 in a 70 would rightly be ignored.
The op somehow didn't see this 40 sign. That's bad enough, but you take your chances and you accept consequences.
A lot of the 40mph limits for traffic purposes are nonsense imo and often make the jam worse, but I still pay attention to them (i.e. look for cameras next to the gantry)
Ian Geary said:
And everyone's clear the road was subject to a 40mph limit right? 73 in a 70 would rightly be ignored.
The op somehow didn't see this 40 sign. That's bad enough, but you take your chances and you accept consequences.
A lot of the 40mph limits for traffic purposes are nonsense imo and often make the jam worse, but I still pay attention to them (i.e. look for cameras next to the gantry)
Simpo Two captured this event in a few words:The op somehow didn't see this 40 sign. That's bad enough, but you take your chances and you accept consequences.
A lot of the 40mph limits for traffic purposes are nonsense imo and often make the jam worse, but I still pay attention to them (i.e. look for cameras next to the gantry)
Simpo Two said:
Don't expect logic to factor in the outcome... The State does arithmetic, not thinking. This is a rat in a barrel, unfortunately.
bigothunter said:
Gareth79 said:
The money paid by road traffic offenders with victims doesn't really come close to the costs, so the rest back-fills it.
Costs of what? 
Ian Geary said:
A lot of the 40mph limits for traffic purposes are nonsense imo and often make the jam worse
I don't think traffic flow experts would agree with that.Edited by Gareth79 on Thursday 11th April 13:40
Gareth79 said:
Ian Geary said:
A lot of the 40mph limits for traffic purposes are nonsense imo and often make the jam worse
I don't think traffic flow experts would agree with that.I don't have the maths to prove it but think that speed is inversely proportional to congestion.
Advice about level of fine and points sound. If you get the option to plead guilty by post and suggestion of single justice procedure, refuse that offer, plead guilty but ask for a court hearing. Be sensible when you go, apologise briefly but sincerely (no, I shall not recommend acting classes) and expect points and a hit to the wallet. When you have your nine points, drive with a light foot.
Mozart21 said:
Advice about level of fine and points sound. If you get the option to plead guilty by post and suggestion of single justice procedure, refuse that offer, plead guilty but ask for a court hearing. Be sensible when you go, apologise briefly but sincerely (no, I shall not recommend acting classes) and expect points and a hit to the wallet. When you have your nine points, drive with a light foot.
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