Speeding awareness course...instead of NIP?
30 March 2006, 09:21 AM
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Speeding awareness course...instead of NIP?
I got flashed at 35 in a 30 so have been offered a speed awareness course with Thames Valley instead of points.....anyone been? is it grim?
I get about 3 points every 4-5 years so am thinking of just taking the points instead as its cheaper (£60 fine...£71 to go on the course plus time)
Anyone go and fine it entertaining (do they do snacks?)
T
I get about 3 points every 4-5 years so am thinking of just taking the points instead as its cheaper (£60 fine...£71 to go on the course plus time)
Anyone go and fine it entertaining (do they do snacks?)
T
30 March 2006, 09:27 AM
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it's apparently really good. We have a few people in our IAM group that came along after doing the awareness day.
In the north west you get to spend most of the day with a serving class 1
Go for it mate, think of it as a great learning opportunity
In the north west you get to spend most of the day with a serving class 1
Go for it mate, think of it as a great learning opportunity
30 March 2006, 09:31 AM
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I've done it twice 
........it's actually pretty interesting, although a lot of that would depend on who is presenting.
You get a coffee half way though, and it was all pretty relax and most people had a laugh. You do get a few who start off all defensive, but it rarely lasts.
........it's actually pretty interesting, although a lot of that would depend on who is presenting.You get a coffee half way though, and it was all pretty relax and most people had a laugh. You do get a few who start off all defensive, but it rarely lasts.
30 March 2006, 09:34 AM
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I went on one a couple of years ago, after i drove my car into a field,they offered me this as an alternative to going to court.Cost about£110 i think and comprised of 2 days. On the first day we all met up in a hotel (about 15 of us) and all told our stories of dodgy driving and then went on to watch a safety video
In the afternoon we were then split into 4 groups and taken out by an instructor to acsees any bad driving habits we had.
On day 2 we were taken out again this time being assessed on how much we had improved after the 1st day.
Ps we had coffe and biscuits so was not a total waste of time
In the afternoon we were then split into 4 groups and taken out by an instructor to acsees any bad driving habits we had.On day 2 we were taken out again this time being assessed on how much we had improved after the 1st day.
Ps we had coffe and biscuits so was not a total waste of time
30 March 2006, 09:36 AM
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[QUOTE=davyboy]I've done it twice QUOTE]
It works a treat then!
I wonder what the reoffending rate is for you compulsive speeders in you fast cars then???
QUOTE]It works a treat then!
I wonder what the reoffending rate is for you compulsive speeders in you fast cars then???
30 March 2006, 09:38 AM
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Out of the the 3 others i shared car with my misdemeanor was pretty mild compared to them. 1 had been t boned at 40mph after pulling out of his junction on his mobile,another had written off £7k worth of mobile traffic lights and a generator delivering cakes. 
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30 March 2006, 09:41 AM
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I've done it twice ........it's actually pretty interesting, although a lot of that would depend on who is presenting.
You get a coffee half way though, and it was all pretty relax and most people had a laugh. You do get a few who start off all defensive, but it rarely lasts.
........it's actually pretty interesting, although a lot of that would depend on who is presenting.You get a coffee half way though, and it was all pretty relax and most people had a laugh. You do get a few who start off all defensive, but it rarely lasts.
you must be quite the regular
30 March 2006, 09:46 AM
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Dad did one last year, and he said it was quite interesting.
In lancashire, they only offer you one if it's over 3 years since you last went on one.
John.
In lancashire, they only offer you one if it's over 3 years since you last went on one.
John.
30 March 2006, 09:55 AM
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So, where's all the comments about this country going soft on criminals and sending them on holidays to Florida then?
Gotta love SN...
Gotta love SN...
30 March 2006, 10:02 AM
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At the end of the day with three points you have the chance of moving up to 6 points very easily which would cost a lot more added to your insurance etc, so watching some safety presentation and being educated about road safety is no loss apart from your time.
30 March 2006, 10:14 AM
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its interesting that Thames Valeey only offer this to speeders at 36 mph and less...........so they are going to offer saftey tips to those driving at a tiny amount over the limit but offer none to those doing lots over! all very odd (hope the biscuits are good!)
30 March 2006, 10:17 AM
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Tiggs, paying for a house above the surveyors estimate AND getting flashed for speeding!!!
You're starting to sound almighty common you know.
Pay and take the course, meet your new mates.
You're starting to sound almighty common you know.
Pay and take the course, meet your new mates.
30 March 2006, 10:37 AM
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to be honest i was approaching the camera at 31 but wanted to see how the other half live and notched it up couple of mph I even did a sort of loud exhaust noise as i wizzed past to complete the effect......if only i'd had my baseball cap with me
I even did a sort of loud exhaust noise as i wizzed past to complete the effect......if only i'd had my baseball cap with me
30 March 2006, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiggs
to be honest i was approaching the camera at 31 but wanted to see how the other half live and notched it up couple of mph I even did a sort of loud exhaust noise as i wizzed past to complete the effect......if only i'd had my baseball cap with me
I even did a sort of loud exhaust noise as i wizzed past to complete the effect......if only i'd had my baseball cap with me
30 March 2006, 10:47 AM
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so you still get points, you can then pay 60 quid fine and walk away or you can get points and pay 71 quid for a course that involves you taking time off!!!
I can see it as a real bargain, must be ******* good coffee and biscuits to warrent the extra 11 quid and day off.!!
I can see it as a real bargain, must be ******* good coffee and biscuits to warrent the extra 11 quid and day off.!!
30 March 2006, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Wurzel
so you still get points, you can then pay 60 quid fine and walk away or you can get points and pay 71 quid for a course that involves you taking time off!!!
I can see it as a real bargain, must be ******* good coffee and biscuits to warrent the extra 11 quid and day off.!!
I can see it as a real bargain, must be ******* good coffee and biscuits to warrent the extra 11 quid and day off.!!
30 March 2006, 11:02 AM
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as above......£71 = course and no points £60 = no course and 3 points
its all quite interesting because someone doing 37mph behind me would not be allowed to do the course....is that because they are beyond saving? why not offer 2 points and course? i really cant see why the police value the course but only offer it to so few people? and the people who were going the slowest!
its all quite interesting because someone doing 37mph behind me would not be allowed to do the course....is that because they are beyond saving? why not offer 2 points and course? i really cant see why the police value the course but only offer it to so few people? and the people who were going the slowest!
30 March 2006, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiggs
as above......£71 = course and no points £60 = no course and 3 points
its all quite interesting because someone doing 37mph behind me would not be allowed to do the course....is that because they are beyond saving? why not offer 2 points and course? i really cant see why the police value the course but only offer it to so few people? and the people who were going the slowest!
its all quite interesting because someone doing 37mph behind me would not be allowed to do the course....is that because they are beyond saving? why not offer 2 points and course? i really cant see why the police value the course but only offer it to so few people? and the people who were going the slowest!
30 March 2006, 11:09 AM
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The people doing 36 mph and below, are slightly unlucky to be caught and can be potentially saved from turning to major crime in the future, if they attend a really special course.
The people doing 37mph are hardened criminals that should be taken off the road at the earliest possible juncture.
The people doing 37mph are hardened criminals that should be taken off the road at the earliest possible juncture.
30 March 2006, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jasey
It's a good point - Maybe you should ask them when you're on the course. I bet you get some sarky reply !
the temptation is there but i assume they see 10 zillion people a day and it would be the same as trying to wind up a telesales caller.....pointless despite the ability to generate an erection in 69% of SN'ers
30 March 2006, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiggs
the temptation is there but i assume they see 10 zillion people a day and it would be the same as trying to wind up a telesales caller.....pointless despite the ability to generate an erection in 69% of SN'ers