friend got caught doing 103mph on a duel carriageway
20 April 2006, 04:29 PM
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friend got caught doing 103mph on a duel carriageway
He is in court tomorrow, what can he expect?
He drives for his work so this is seriously gonna mess things up! Silly bugger
He drives for his work so this is seriously gonna mess things up! Silly bugger
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20 April 2006, 04:34 PM
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If he can prove that he most definately needs his car for his work, and/or his family depend on it (ie, only driver with youngsters, disabled, elderly etc to care for) then he may get a bigger fine and points but be allowed to keep driving. There are people out there with much more than 12 points, and many whom have been caught in excess of the +30 ruling who manage to keep mobile.
A bit late to be formulating his defense, he should be well prepared with a good brief really.
A bit late to be formulating his defense, he should be well prepared with a good brief really.
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20 April 2006, 04:39 PM
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thanks corradoboy & mcflurrie, i'm not sure how much hes done to prepare his defence, i only found out he was going to court on monday and this incident happened months ago!
20 April 2006, 04:47 PM
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103 - it depends if it was when there was a 40 limit on the A483!
Even so, I think he's looking at a ban
*Waves back* I'm good, still smiling
are you still at uni then?
Even so, I think he's looking at a ban
*Waves back* I'm good, still smiling
are you still at uni then?
20 April 2006, 04:51 PM
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The fact that it has got as far as court probably means that he has already missed out on some of the better defences assuming it was a camera job rather than that he was stopped at the scene.
As others have said he really needs to get himself a solicitor who specialises in motoring law, not just any general bloke but someone who really knows what he is doing. However, to be honest if he hasn't already done that then it is probably a bit late now.
The current internet source of wisdom when it comes to defences in such circumstances is www.pepipoo.com but at this late stage they may not have a lot to offer. Worth a try though.
As others have said he really needs to get himself a solicitor who specialises in motoring law, not just any general bloke but someone who really knows what he is doing. However, to be honest if he hasn't already done that then it is probably a bit late now.
The current internet source of wisdom when it comes to defences in such circumstances is www.pepipoo.com but at this late stage they may not have a lot to offer. Worth a try though.
20 April 2006, 04:56 PM
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Rage, i dont think my diesel 206 1.4 would quite manage 100 (well actually it does but thats beside the point!!) my speeding days finished when i sold my lovely 106gti (and also when i got fined for speeding too!!)
SJ it wasn't restricted at this section thank god!!!
No I'm working up in these parts now! Its been a long time since ive been on here, its good to see some of the old names around
Thanks hedgehog, i will have a look at that site, ive just tried to email him to find out what sort of defense hes got but he hasn't got back to me so i'm not sure!
SJ it wasn't restricted at this section thank god!!!
No I'm working up in these parts now! Its been a long time since ive been on here, its good to see some of the old names around
Thanks hedgehog, i will have a look at that site, ive just tried to email him to find out what sort of defense hes got but he hasn't got back to me so i'm not sure!
21 April 2006, 10:57 AM
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This why I'm buying a Polish registered E34 530, I'll be able to drive as fast as I like with no fear of speed cameras and our immigrant friends get some much needed funding.
That's the kind of cultural exchange I like.
That's the kind of cultural exchange I like.
21 April 2006, 11:33 AM
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what's a duel carriageway, is it where you both drive away from each other, then turn round quickly and shoot?
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21 April 2006, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Spoon
Nor post 19.
[note to self]
must read threads before posting....
LOL
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21 April 2006, 12:33 PM
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ROFL at the duel carriageway comments!! 
Just heard from him, he didn't get banned, he just got a fine and 6 points, sigh of relief all round i think.
Just heard from him, he didn't get banned, he just got a fine and 6 points, sigh of relief all round i think.
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