Speeding whilst overtaking

[sunday-driver]

Is it a defence when prosecuted for speeding to say you were performing a safe overtaking manoeuvre at the time? (73 in a 60, single carriageway). I always thought you were allowed to exceed the limit when overtaking, but I may have read that in Viz or something.

[sunday-driver]

ok, looks like was clutching at straws after all. At least it was only 73mph when the devil's zapper triggered.

UpTheIron, thanks for confirming it is not ok to drink n drive in an emergency. I'll write that on the post-it note on my sun visor as a reminder; alongside the existing note saying "sit facing this way"

[sunday-driver]

I have just realised Dave is quite right - it is ok to drink n drive (within prescribed limits). I have therefore removed that post-it note. But I am keeping the one reminding me to sit facing forwards as I think it still applies (but added 'except when reversing')

No more speeding though. No siree.