Who else lives with 9 points..............
19 October 2005, 12:45 PM
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Who else lives with 9 points..............
just had NIP for 37 in a 30,pretty sure it was franchised out white van man. Have 2 ( in 2 days ) from 2 years ago ...so 1 more,in the next 18 months...(a blip of the throttle,whilst distracted by a passenger etc) and its good bye license for a year, presumably. This isnt in scooby either - had scooby for a year and can vouch for breaking ever speeding limit around.!!!
Its pure backdoor taxation im dam sure of it...
..i suppose if we all spend 300 quid on a road angel that will prop up the economy for a while....
Its pure backdoor taxation im dam sure of it...
..i suppose if we all spend 300 quid on a road angel that will prop up the economy for a while....
19 October 2005, 12:56 PM
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Bad luck. 
One of my colleagues is on nine and says its a nightmare!
You may aswell take this last one to court, even if you change your mind and plead guilty in the end, just to make sure the scamera partnership doesn't get the money. If everyone did this then the system would fold!
One of my colleagues is on nine and says its a nightmare!
You may aswell take this last one to court, even if you change your mind and plead guilty in the end, just to make sure the scamera partnership doesn't get the money. If everyone did this then the system would fold!
19 October 2005, 01:03 PM
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Not neccessarily a ban, I had 9 and got gatso'd for going through a cheeky red light. Declared on the NIP that I would be going to court, went to court, explained I needed my licence for my job/wobbled bottom lip a bit, and got the points, but kept licence on a suspended 1 yr ban.
19 October 2005, 01:06 PM
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19 October 2005, 01:08 PM
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If you get 3 more points you have NO choice but to go to court. You do NOT get offered a fixed penalty when you have 9 points already.
You will only get away from losing your license if you can PROVE you need the car for work or to take your sick granny to hospital etc. This means your boss needs to write a letter or something.
If you get 12 points its an automatic 6 month ban, you will not need to resit (unless the court ADD this as well for something dodgy you were doing).
After 6 points, it's back to 0 points, although the convictions are still on your license to bump up your insurance.
I just finished my ban last week.
You will only get away from losing your license if you can PROVE you need the car for work or to take your sick granny to hospital etc. This means your boss needs to write a letter or something.
If you get 12 points its an automatic 6 month ban, you will not need to resit (unless the court ADD this as well for something dodgy you were doing).
After 6 points, it's back to 0 points, although the convictions are still on your license to bump up your insurance.
I just finished my ban last week.
19 October 2005, 01:16 PM
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I've got 9 points, and have had for 18 months now - absolute nightmare, particularly when driving 200 miles up the M1 every week and being overtaken by caravans and big lorries 
Invest in a Road Angel - if nothing else it is a constant reminder to keep within the limit (mine's unplugged most of the time, coz the noise it makes was about to give me a mental breakdown).
Invest in a Road Angel - if nothing else it is a constant reminder to keep within the limit (mine's unplugged most of the time, coz the noise it makes was about to give me a mental breakdown).
19 October 2005, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
1. Had scooby for a year and can vouch for breaking ever speeding limit around.!!!
2. Its pure backdoor taxation im dam sure of it
3. Suppose if we all spend 300 quid on a road angel that will prop up the economy for a while....
Taking your points in turn:-
1. You should be banned NOW then!! Driving like a ***** has NEVER been cool, NEVER been clever and NEVER extracted any sympathy from those with a brain!!
2. If you wish to call it a tax, then fair enough - BUT, it's an OPTIONAL tax!! You don't have to pay it!!!!! If you do then you are stupid (to put it mildly!)
3. Why should people who are NOT criminals buy something to try to avoid detection .... you waste your money if you want to!!
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19 October 2005, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by lucylastic
I've got 9 points, and have had for 18 months now - absolute nightmare, particularly when driving 200 miles up the M1 every week and being overtaken by caravans and big lorries
Invest in a Road Angel - if nothing else it is a constant reminder to keep within the limit (mine's unplugged most of the time, coz the noise it makes was about to give me a mental breakdown).
Invest in a Road Angel - if nothing else it is a constant reminder to keep within the limit (mine's unplugged most of the time, coz the noise it makes was about to give me a mental breakdown).
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19 October 2005, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lucylastic
Hehehehe! A significantly better, and more appropriate, response than mine! 
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19 October 2005, 01:33 PM
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And for those with a working brain!!
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Not my words.....the Policemans!!!!
19 October 2005, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
According to one of the main policeman in the Surrey area (can't remember exactly what title he has got) ''EVERYBODY speeds at some point, and anyone who doesn't admit to speeding is a liar.''
Not my words.....the Policemans!!!!
Not my words.....the Policemans!!!!
You don't need Radar 'DickTectors' and other expensive waste-of-money gadgets
All you need is to be able to drive properly ......... a skill lacking with those under 40, for some reason??
3 Points, ok - unlucky?
6 Points, ooooops - didn't learn your lesson did you?
9 Points, now you are showing yourself up as a complete and utter idiot
12 Points, what can I say?? You are a zero and need to be removed from the roads
Seems VERY fair to me!!
STOP SPEEDING!!!
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19 October 2005, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
According to one of the main policeman in the Surrey area (can't remember exactly what title he has got) ''EVERYBODY speeds at some point, and anyone who doesn't admit to speeding is a liar.''
Not my words.....the Policemans!!!!
Not my words.....the Policemans!!!!
19 October 2005, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Good Girl!!
Shouldn't you be Ironing or something????
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Shouldn't you be Ironing or something????
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19 October 2005, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by lucylastic
The last man who said something similar to me ended up with his ********* considerably less creased, and somewhat warm
I need some clothes scrubbing .......................
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19 October 2005, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy Porter
Not read the whole thread so sorry if its been mentioned before. Why not pay someone to take the points ?
Perverting the course of justice and all that minor stuff!!
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19 October 2005, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
PM me I'm sure I could take a few minutes out for you
I need some clothes scrubbing .......................
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I need some clothes scrubbing .......................
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19 October 2005, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Slightly illegal I would guess??
Perverting the course of justice and all that minor stuff!!
Pete
Perverting the course of justice and all that minor stuff!!
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Blah blah blah Mr Lewis..... The way you go on you've never even gone over 30 MPH or broken any law ever !
From experience they dont give a **** who takes the points, they dont even ask for insurance if you say someone else was driving, all they care about is the £60.
A m8 did it when he had 6 points, £250 well spent me thinks