Yay - got caught speeding today.....at last!
05 June 2004, 10:12 PM
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Yay - got caught speeding today.....at last!
Well, it happens to the best of us!
I use this road at least twice a week and always slow down to 30mph, however today for what ever reason I thought it was a 40mph limit......"flash"
Oh well..............
Dave
I use this road at least twice a week and always slow down to 30mph, however today for what ever reason I thought it was a 40mph limit......"flash"
Oh well..............
Dave
05 June 2004, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by davyboy
I use this road at least twice a week and always slow down to 30mph, however today for what ever reason I thought it was a 40mph limit......"flash"
Oh well..............
Dave
Oh well..............
Dave
PMSL...
Makes a change from the usual "I never speed" line that every other driver caught seems to come up with I guess...
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11 June 2004, 08:41 AM
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Bugger - NIP came through today.
Apparantly I was only doing 35 - a bit harsh don't you think!
Oh well £60 and three point down.
Apparantly I was only doing 35 - a bit harsh don't you think!
Oh well £60 and three point down.
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11 June 2004, 08:46 AM
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Wait till you inform your insurance about the SP30. You wont be smiling then or for the next 3 years or for however long they stay on a license these days. And then you have to pay to have them removed.
11 June 2004, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by prodriva
Wait till you inform your insurance about the SP30. You wont be smiling then or for the next 3 years or for however long they stay on a license these days. And then you have to pay to have them removed.
I'll still be smiling though, I am sure a SP30 is easier on my wallet than the IN10 I had before!
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11 June 2004, 08:59 AM
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The guys over at Peipoo.com would be interested in that NIP as it falls within the threshold laid down by ACPO, 10% +2. The authorities continually insist they adhere to ACPO set guidlines.
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The guys over at Peipoo.com would be interested in that NIP as it falls within the threshold laid down by ACPO, 10% +2. The authorities continually insist they adhere to ACPO set guidlines.
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11 June 2004, 09:03 AM
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Outrageous speed 
You do realise that - should you have been driving a 1970's repmobile with no ABS and stamped on the brakes locking the wheels and not even attempted cadence braking - that it woould have taken you approximately 4.5miles longer to stop than it would have if you'd been doing the responsible speed of 30?
Disgraceful.
You do realise that - should you have been driving a 1970's repmobile with no ABS and stamped on the brakes locking the wheels and not even attempted cadence braking - that it woould have taken you approximately 4.5miles longer to stop than it would have if you'd been doing the responsible speed of 30?
Disgraceful.
11 June 2004, 09:55 AM
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I thought that acpo guidelines are 10% +2 for a conviction thereby making it a sound one.
there are two other things to take into account.
a) if you are below then the magi will simply say "they are only guidelines" w4nkers
b) were you caught with a gatso or a hand held laser device (commonly lti20/20)?
it is more important than you may think
there are two other things to take into account.
a) if you are below then the magi will simply say "they are only guidelines" w4nkers
b) were you caught with a gatso or a hand held laser device (commonly lti20/20)?
it is more important than you may think
11 June 2004, 10:05 AM
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IIRC you have to inform your insurance immediately just like when you move house. It is also stated in the information you get sent when your license is returned by the DVLA.
11 June 2004, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Peanuts
I thought that acpo guidelines are 10% +2 for a conviction thereby making it a sound one.
there are two other things to take into account.
a) if you are below then the magi will simply say "they are only guidelines" w4nkers
b) were you caught with a gatso or a hand held laser device (commonly lti20/20)?
it is more important than you may think
there are two other things to take into account.
a) if you are below then the magi will simply say "they are only guidelines" w4nkers
b) were you caught with a gatso or a hand held laser device (commonly lti20/20)?
it is more important than you may think
I was under the impression anything over 35, would be prosecuted. Hence 35 in a 30, 46 in a 40, 57 in a 50, 68 in a 60 and 79 in a 70 were all below the threshold.
11 June 2004, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by prodriva
And then you have to pay to have them removed.
Doesn't cost you a penny then Maybe I've thought about things too much...
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11 June 2004, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by kelvin
Or you could just change your address for a few months while you go through a trial separation Doesn't cost you a penny then
Maybe I've thought about things too much...
K.
Doesn't cost you a penny then Maybe I've thought about things too much...
K.
11 June 2004, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by prodriva
Wait till you inform your insurance about the SP30. You wont be smiling then or for the next 3 years or for however long they stay on a license these days. And then you have to pay to have them removed.
Any single SP code makes no real difference to insurance costs. Even 6 points these days only adds about 10% on to the cost.
PS they stay on your license for 5 years now.
17 June 2004, 08:46 AM
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Well, the flood gates have well and truly opened now..........
23:15 last night I just so happened to get caught doing 90 on the M11 ( I went this way to avoid the speed camera's on the A14
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So another 3 points and another £60 fine.
cooont
23:15 last night I just so happened to get caught doing 90 on the M11 ( I went this way to avoid the speed camera's on the A14
)So another 3 points and another £60 fine.
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17 June 2004, 09:17 AM
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Davyboy failed to mention that he was pulled over by two women coppers!! lol.
Bored lesbians decided to pick on a lonely old git merely carressing the inside lane at 90mph.
Apparently they were "helping him".
Maybe he should just sit in the middle/outside lane at 70mph randomly braking/accelerating. That seems tolerated.
Bored lesbians decided to pick on a lonely old git merely carressing the inside lane at 90mph.
Apparently they were "helping him".
Maybe he should just sit in the middle/outside lane at 70mph randomly braking/accelerating. That seems tolerated.