Sh*t... I was caught :(
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Well, I have just had a phone call from my work, I was allegedly caught speeding on the A11 (I have not had the NIP yet, just request of details sent to my work).
The letter has said that I was caught at exactly 100mph.... which I thought was VERY odd. no 100.XXmph or anything... anyway I digress....
What am I looking at here? Big fine and points? Ban?
If I am looking at a ban, would being the sole provider for my (young) family and the fact that I rely on the use of a vehicle for work be classed as "exceptional hardship"?
Please help, yes I know I have done wrong, you don't need to tell me. I feel sick with worry.
Thank you
The letter has said that I was caught at exactly 100mph.... which I thought was VERY odd. no 100.XXmph or anything... anyway I digress....
What am I looking at here? Big fine and points? Ban?
If I am looking at a ban, would being the sole provider for my (young) family and the fact that I rely on the use of a vehicle for work be classed as "exceptional hardship"?
Please help, yes I know I have done wrong, you don't need to tell me. I feel sick with worry.
Thank you
The LTI 2020 which was probably used only gives a whole number on speed so 70mph rather than 70.89mph. It it always rounded down too.
It will most likely be a court appearance rather than offering you with a FPN. I would say 100mph will result in 4-6 points or a ban between a week and a month.
It will most likely be a court appearance rather than offering you with a FPN. I would say 100mph will result in 4-6 points or a ban between a week and a month.
Edited by HantsRat on Monday 21st March 15:21
HantsRat said:
The LTI 2020 which was probably used only gives a whole number on speed so 70mph rather than 70.89mph. It it always rounded down too.
It will most likely be a court appearance rather than offering you with a FPN. I would say 100mph will result in 4-6 points or a ban between a week and a month.
Ah that sucks... having never been to court, it is not something I really wish to do! What is the procedure for it? Do I need to lawyer up?It will most likely be a court appearance rather than offering you with a FPN. I would say 100mph will result in 4-6 points or a ban between a week and a month.
Edited by HantsRat on Monday 21st March 15:21
4-6 points and a fine I can live with, and a weeks ban I could potentially live with (I can just take annual leave from work), but ideally I would rather the points and fine truth be told...!
Really kicking myself right now
agtlaw said:
It won't be a court appearance. It'll be a court hearing - that you can deal with by post or online. Stastically most likely outcome:
- 6 points
- Band B fine
- £85 prosecution costs
- Victim surcharge
Thank you, that has eased my mind (slightly), sorry, stupid question incoming... What is a band B fine?- 6 points
- Band B fine
- £85 prosecution costs
- Victim surcharge
An alleged 100mph in a 70mph limit is beyond the upper limit for a Fixed Penalty Notice.
The procedure is likely to be:
Your employer nominates you as the driver;
In a couple of weeks, you receive your own s.172 form which requires you to confirm that you were driving at that time;
A little while after that, you'll receive a summons / postal requisition which will require you to enter a plea;
If you plead not guilty, a date will be set for the case to be heard;
If you plead guilty and the court is considering a ban (unlikely), you'd have to attend for sentencing anyway;
Even if you plead guilty and the court do not require you to attend, you may still want to go along to offer mitigation in person;
Upon conviction, penalty points or a ban will be imposed, along with a means related fine, prosecution costs, surcharges, etc.
Unless you were planning on defending the allegation, I wouldn't bother with a solicitor - I'd attend in person for sentencing and hope for a sympathetic bench.
The procedure is likely to be:
Your employer nominates you as the driver;
In a couple of weeks, you receive your own s.172 form which requires you to confirm that you were driving at that time;
A little while after that, you'll receive a summons / postal requisition which will require you to enter a plea;
If you plead not guilty, a date will be set for the case to be heard;
If you plead guilty and the court is considering a ban (unlikely), you'd have to attend for sentencing anyway;
Even if you plead guilty and the court do not require you to attend, you may still want to go along to offer mitigation in person;
Upon conviction, penalty points or a ban will be imposed, along with a means related fine, prosecution costs, surcharges, etc.
Unless you were planning on defending the allegation, I wouldn't bother with a solicitor - I'd attend in person for sentencing and hope for a sympathetic bench.
Edited by SS2. on Monday 21st March 15:49
SS2. said:
An alleged 100mph in a 70mph limit is beyond the upper limit for a Fixed Penalty Notice.
The procedure is likely to be:
Your employer nominates you as the driver;
In a couple of weeks, you receive your own s.172 form which requires you to confirm that you were driving at that time;
A little while after that, you'll receive a summons / postal requisition which will require you to enter a plea;
If you plead guilty, a date will be set for trial;
If you plead not guilty and the court is considering a ban, you'll have to attend court for sentencing anway;
Even if you plead NG, you may still want to attend to offer mitigation in person;
Upon conviction, penalty points or a ban will be imposed, along with a means related fine, prosecution costs, surcharges, etc.
Unless you were planning on defending the allegation, I wouldn't bother with a solicitor - I'd attend in person for sentencing and hope for a sympathetic bench.
They have me bang to rights, unfortunately. So I will plead guilty.The procedure is likely to be:
Your employer nominates you as the driver;
In a couple of weeks, you receive your own s.172 form which requires you to confirm that you were driving at that time;
A little while after that, you'll receive a summons / postal requisition which will require you to enter a plea;
If you plead guilty, a date will be set for trial;
If you plead not guilty and the court is considering a ban, you'll have to attend court for sentencing anway;
Even if you plead NG, you may still want to attend to offer mitigation in person;
Upon conviction, penalty points or a ban will be imposed, along with a means related fine, prosecution costs, surcharges, etc.
Unless you were planning on defending the allegation, I wouldn't bother with a solicitor - I'd attend in person for sentencing and hope for a sympathetic bench.
Thanks.
croyde said:
Victim surcharge? They are really taking the urine.
The court doesn't have a choice, they haven't decided there is a victim here, they have to impose it.https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/about-sentenc...
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