johnemerson38

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hi i got flashed by a speed cam last wednesday.
prob doing about 35 in a 30 i think.

just wanted to know because of this daft postal strike loads of people are not getting the ticket within 14days and then they are void so i read in the paper.

is this true and how can you prove this to a court.

thats if i dont recive it but 99% sure it will turn up.

Trout

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Take down pants.

Take the pain.

Pull pants back up again.

Simple - job done!

Dan Gleebits

Help? you want help???

magepaster

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No idea what kind of help he wants but I have a time machine in my garage that might be of use

matt6666

They only have to send it within 2 weeks. Doesn't matter when you actually receive it

Trout

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And now there is no postal strike.

As in my original post - you are screwed!

Trout

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This is a Scoobynet speak for 73mph

Snazy

I can help.
I think you need the bias between the middle and right pedal adjusted. Sounds like its a little heavy on the right.

If it arrives, take it on the chin (then slow down), if it doesn't, slow down anyway

Tenby

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go burn the camera down

Bungleaio

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I got caught doing 39 in a 30, I thought it was a 40 so was a bit suprised when I got a letter. Anyway I got offered the speed awareness course or points. I went on the course, cost me £60 and half a days holiday, much better than having insurance etc issues.

my06 ppp silver

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on occasions you may get flashed but not recieve a ticket for a no. of reasons. usually film related.

yoza

If there is film in the unit, it needs to be changed, usually by an agency, which is nice.

urban

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I think the fact that it flashed means you were probably doing more than 35.

If you were doing no more than 35 then you should be OK.
Its usually an allowance of 10% + 2mph to allow for calibration issues

Stainy

It does unless they sent it by Recorded / Registered post. If they sent it 1st class (as most do) you have to receive it within the 14 - a new court ruling, which is what the stuff in the paper is on about

scud8

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I was caught on a camera doing 35mph in a 30 limit - they are setting them that low in my area. I was offered 3 points + £60 fine or attendence at a speed awareness course (cost £74). I took the course.

There have been reports of people caught at a local mobile site doing a little as 32mph in a 30 limit - on an uphill dual carriageway. Just to show how hypercritical the whole system is, the local council have subsequently decided this road is safe enough to increase the limit to 40mph.

my06 ppp silver

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just a thought, but, did you know that they are not as accurate in the rain?

V5RLTD

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No point worrying about it until turns up mate. I got flashed in in very similar circumstances to you and never heard a thing, so did my dad for that matter! Fingers crossed

The Dogs B******s

I got flashed doing 125 in a 50,never heard out

hodgy0_2

i got flashed walking the dog - which was nice!!!!

The Dogs B******s

Depends if was the dog

dpb

Pre empt the situation ..

Dail them up offering your body on the off-chance they might be intrested

urban

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Contest it
I know someone in N.Ireland who was done for doing 77 on the motorway - 3 points & £60 fine
Traffic branch said "We've target to make, contest it and you'll get away with the points, but you'll have to pay the fine"

my06 ppp silver

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not sure about that tbh. i agree with your argument but if you lose i am sure you get 4 points instead of 3. , i dont know the reason why but i am positive i have read this on a similair thread.

AmandaHenderson

If you have been flashed you'll recieve a letter asking you to name the driver. If you dont respond (which you cant if theres a strike) they send another threatening legal proceedings.
If its your first time, write to them saying you'll benefit from a speed awareness course. £60 and day out but its not 3 points!!!