Driver caught speeding at 154mph in Seat Leon Cupra!
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Driver caught speeding at 154mph in Seat Leon Cupra!
Hi,
Few things about this case:-
1) He must be chuffed that his Seat Leon was that fast!
2) Sentence seems very lenient for the speed involved.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-36953439
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Steve
Few things about this case:-
1) He must be chuffed that his Seat Leon was that fast!
2) Sentence seems very lenient for the speed involved.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-36953439
Cheers
Steve
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Good chance it was lenient because of the way it was handled in court.
If the police don't attend, the sentence is often low. Also, most people don't know, but it is possible to plea bargain with the CPS to give a guilty plea to a lower speed to help reduce court time.
Don't know if either happened in this case, but could be....
If the police don't attend, the sentence is often low. Also, most people don't know, but it is possible to plea bargain with the CPS to give a guilty plea to a lower speed to help reduce court time.
Don't know if either happened in this case, but could be....
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...154mph-8549250
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He'd have automatically been reported for dangerous driving too at any speed that could end up in a ban, i.e. 100+ in a 70mph zone will both be referred to court for both at a very minimum. Seems the CPS dropped dangerous driving for some reason. He's probably argued that he needs his license because of his disabled Mum. They would have reduced it this way I suspect.
Well over 10 years ago now I was following traffic on our local bypass in an evening when it was quiet and got caught doing nearly exactly 50mph less than him at 106mph. Didn't realise I'd even got to that speed as I was following traffic, but I was the only one to not notice the Police car join, so I got caught. Hands up, my fault. I pleaded guilty in court and had so many people in my company relying on my driving to do my job and support them financially I thought it would help. I had letters written by people in responsible positions vouching for my integrity and even paid a solicitor to represent me to plead my case. I got the same as this guy above, 56 day ban and few hundred quid fines, plus solicitors costs etc.
2 of my friends were caught doing FAR MORE than me that very month 40+ over the limit which could even be jail time, both got points and no ban. I don't understand how the Magistrates court decided on the penalty for the crime I really don't.
Also, my car insurance actually went down when I re-insured after my ban! Go figure!
Well over 10 years ago now I was following traffic on our local bypass in an evening when it was quiet and got caught doing nearly exactly 50mph less than him at 106mph. Didn't realise I'd even got to that speed as I was following traffic, but I was the only one to not notice the Police car join, so I got caught. Hands up, my fault. I pleaded guilty in court and had so many people in my company relying on my driving to do my job and support them financially I thought it would help. I had letters written by people in responsible positions vouching for my integrity and even paid a solicitor to represent me to plead my case. I got the same as this guy above, 56 day ban and few hundred quid fines, plus solicitors costs etc.
2 of my friends were caught doing FAR MORE than me that very month 40+ over the limit which could even be jail time, both got points and no ban. I don't understand how the Magistrates court decided on the penalty for the crime I really don't.
Also, my car insurance actually went down when I re-insured after my ban! Go figure!
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Great cars but 350bhp would be my limit unless i planned to hybrid it when it went pop
Like saying folk run stock newage 2.0 sti blocks at 500bhp.
It has been done. But not advised
Had my v9 wide track blob running 460/420 for 2 years of death.. sold engine to a mate he's running close to 500bhp and still going strong after 2years
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you can't complain if things do go wrong
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Hi,
Few things about this case:-
1) He must be chuffed that his Seat Leon was that fast!
2) Sentence seems very lenient for the speed involved.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-36953439
Cheers
Steve
Few things about this case:-
1) He must be chuffed that his Seat Leon was that fast!
2) Sentence seems very lenient for the speed involved.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-36953439
Cheers
Steve
It would have been classed as dangerous driving . Does that carry a max 56day ban ?
What is the max ban for exceeding 11points?
Ive been given 9 points for careless driving after being charged with dangerous and pleading guilty to careless
I could be wrong but i think tthat put me over 12 points and got a 3month ban
Edited to add
This was a long time ago and im not so stupid anymore
What is the max ban for exceeding 11points?
Ive been given 9 points for careless driving after being charged with dangerous and pleading guilty to careless
I could be wrong but i think tthat put me over 12 points and got a 3month ban
Edited to add
This was a long time ago and im not so stupid anymore
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