moomin

Just been flicking through Friday’s paper (rather belatedly I know!) and read that some bloke got busted doing 140+mph in his 2.6 Octavia.

His punishment? A year inside and a ten year ban!

Does the punishment REALLY fit the crime? I don’t think so. Yes, he was driving extremely quickly and we all know the dangers/risks involved but surely there are more ‘deserving’ cases who should be sent down?

Popeye P1

Are you sure it was just that. There's no way he'd get a 10 yr ban for just 140 mph. He must have done something else besides.

Biker last night got clocked at 128 mph average on the M1 on Car Wars. He got 2 months ban.

[Edited by Popeye P1 - 3/15/2003 1:15:21 AM]

LG John

I remember the case and I thought it was harsh too. However, what we don't know is if he was overtaking peeps, driving dangerously, had previous convictions, etc. Maybe it was justified

moomin

Dunno it is a little vague. It does say he saw they wern't gaining so pulled over and waited

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A prime example is in my local rag this week as some retard has been caught driving whilst disqualified, with no insurance etc etc for the SECOND time. Prison right? No, £60 fine and 120 hours of community service. Yeah good work lads you keep the scum of the streets.

Yet further proof that to get a fair deal in the current society you need to be a crack addicted, heroin dealing, house burgling, benefit scamming, car twocing, mentally retarded sexual offender who is also cruel to animals and wants to marry his boyfriend!

Great Britain PMSL
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*Sonic*

I read the story too, and there was a lot more to it than just the speeding

lots of other offences too, but I dont think related to that incident, im sure the full story was posted on here a few weeks ago , when it actually happened

alcazar

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<<Yet further proof that to get a fair deal in the current society you need to be a crack addicted, heroin dealing, house burgling, benefit scamming, car twocing, mentally retarded sexual offender who is also cruel to animals and wants to marry his boyfriend!>>
You forgot: Female, asylum seeker with a wooden leg and aids!
Alcazar:

Sheepsplitter

If it was 140+ in a 30, then I guess it was well deserved!!

BuRR

It wasn't his car, was it?

I think that sums it up.

FERRARINUTTER

I was out in Saudi sometime in the 80's and they certainly had the right idea.

Public birchings, (oh for tv rights, and a £1 a birch.....) thieves had hands removed......cracking system and it works......

And the straight roads superb for fast cars........