Guy Martin Banned

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Totting up after being caught for 46mph in a 40mph zone and 78mph in a roadwork-restricted temporary 50mph zone.

"£1,329 in fines, costs and victim surcharges." Yikes!


https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/guy-mart...

[Simpo Two]

Paywalled but is this an example of 'Famous Person so let's make an example of him to teach the others'?

[silentbrown]

Simpo Two said:

Paywalled but is this an example of 'Famous Person so let's make an example of him to teach the others'?

AIUI 78 in a 50 would be a band C fine, so starting point is 6 points and 150% of weekly income...

[pavarotti1980]

Simpo Two said:

Paywalled but is this an example of 'Famous Person so let's make an example of him to teach the others'?

Is it? Not just in line with how it works given the fine is a % of income?

[agtlaw]

silentbrown said:

AIUI 78 in a 50 would be a band C fine, so starting point is 6 points and 150% of weekly income...

SP is before discount for a guilty plea.

If early guilty plea then the defendant is entitled to one-third credit.

Also, there is a statutory maximum unrelated to income. Speeding offences are level 3 (£1000) or level 4 (£2500) if motorway.

The maximum fine excludes the 40% victim surcharge and prosecution costs.

[silentbrown]

agtlaw said:

Also, there is a statutory maximum unrelated to income. Speeding offences are level 3 (£1000) or level 4 (£2500) if motorway.

What we're probably all doing here is trying to reverse the calculation to work out how much Mr Martin earns...

[agtlaw]

silentbrown said:

What we're probably all doing here is trying to reverse the calculation to work out how much Mr Martin earns...

You may safely assume earnings of more than £1k net per week. Therefore, the fine is a function of the statutory maximum rather than a percentage of income.

Two offences before the court.

I have not seen breakdown but would expect £200 fine + £666 fine + £346 surcharge + £100 costs.

[Countdown]

silentbrown said:

agtlaw said:

Also, there is a statutory maximum unrelated to income. Speeding offences are level 3 (£1000) or level 4 (£2500) if motorway.

What we're probably all doing here is trying to reverse the calculation to work out how much Mr Martin earns...

Probably £12,570 per annum

[Pica-Pica]

Simpo Two said:

Paywalled but is this an example of 'Famous Person so let's make an example of him to teach the others'?

Famous? Who the fk is he? (and why should I care?)

[Groomio]

Pica-Pica said:

Simpo Two said:

Paywalled but is this an example of 'Famous Person so let's make an example of him to teach the others'?

Famous? Who the fk is he? (and why should I care?)

Well you care enough to post on the thread rather than just ignore it

[Dave Hedgehog]

Pica-Pica said:

Simpo Two said:

Paywalled but is this an example of 'Famous Person so let's make an example of him to teach the others'?

Famous? Who the fk is he? (and why should I care?)

he likes to rub one out in the back of a van

and he used to do this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU6LStlITOs

[_Hoppers]

Pica-Pica said:

Simpo Two said:

Paywalled but is this an example of 'Famous Person so let's make an example of him to teach the others'?

Famous? Who the fk is he? (and why should I care?)

Keep up Pica-Pica, he’s a national treasure!

“Yes, Guy Martin is widely considered a British national treasure. A former motorcycle racer and skilled mechanic, he earned this reputation through his candid, down-to-earth personality and infectious enthusiasm as a television presenter on numerous engineering-based Channel 4 documentaries.

Charismatic TV Personality: Known for his unfiltered, honest, and passionate presenting style in shows like The Boat that Guy Built and various speed record attempts.

Talented Mechanic/Racer: While he never won an Isle of Man TT race, he was one of the world's best racers and continued his career as a commercial lorry mechanic, retaining a down-to-earth persona.

"Everyman" Appeal: Fans find him approachable and authentic, with a relentless work ethic and passion for mechanics, often referred to as a "tea-drinking, unassuming all-around nice guy".

Record Breaker: He has set multiple speed records on specialized vehicles, including the highest speed on a vertical Wall of Death.”

[mcpoot]

Pica-Pica said:

Simpo Two said:

Paywalled but is this an example of 'Famous Person so let's make an example of him to teach the others'?

Famous? Who the fk is he? (and why should I care?)

[Heaveho]

Pica-Pica said:

Simpo Two said:

Paywalled but is this an example of 'Famous Person so let's make an example of him to teach the others'?

Famous? Who the fk is he? (and why should I care?)

This is PH and you don't know who Guy Martin is? Yeah, ok. I'll take the whoosh, it must be a subtle one. As for caring, I don't think anyone's requested that from you, or anyone else.

[993BPT]

The article showed a photo taken from the front. He was riding a motorbike so how was he identified ?

[stemll]

Dave Hedgehog said:

he likes to rub one out in the back of a van

and he used to do this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU6LStlITOs

He should be banned for riding like that the maniac. Looks like he's racing that other bike too

[InitialDave]

993BPT said:

The article showed a photo taken from the front. He was riding a motorbike so how was he identified ?

The camera has audio, it recorded his accent.

[Smollet]

InitialDave said:

993BPT said:

The article showed a photo taken from the front. He was riding a motorbike so how was he identified ?

The camera has audio, it recorded his accent.

And that he repeated himself several times in a short space of time

[Super Sonic]

His sideburns stick out the bottom of his helmet.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Simpo Two said:

Paywalled but is this an example of 'Famous Person so let's make an example of him to teach the others'?

So you are saying 12 points for celebs should mean no ban