Damnit! Caught doing 60 in a 30 zone. [Updated]

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I'd just come off a national speed limit road and onto a 30 road, which is a long sweeper with fields on either side and a bus lane, and I didn't slow to 30... I was rolling along at about 58.

Won't do me any good but absolutely everybody does at least 45 along this road, it's practically a dual carriageway.

Anyhow, a traffic cop overtook two bikes that were behind me (who presumeably slowed down) and I mistook his headlights for them tailgating me...

Because it was 60 in a 30 zone it's not a fixed penalty and apparently I'll get a summons Rolling Eyes

Probably a £100 fine and 4 points or something?

Was here (Google map): https://tinyurl.com/yrt33f

First time I've had points, ought to blow the insurance.

Check your mirrors folks Thumbs Up

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Drew · Banned Joined: 09 Aug 2006 Karma :

Found this ...

https://www.drivingban.co.uk/drivingban/speedingoffences/drivingbanspeedingoffences.htm

Generally speaking, the higher the speed, the greater the risk of an instant ban and as a general rule of thumb, when the speeding offence is in excess of 40% of the speed limit, there is a risk of an instant driving ban:

30 mph In excess of 51 mph
40 mph In excess of 66 mph
50 mph In excess of 75 mph
60 mph In excess of 85 mph
70 mph In excess of 100 mph

all taken from the site, of course every case is different.

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Should've turned yer idle speed down
Then you would've been able to brake from 60 to 30 much faster

Wink

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

The traffic copper advised that 3-4 points and £100 is most likely. He said a ban was theoretically possible but unlikely.

Bloody annoying anyway Confused

It's practically a honey trap that road.
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loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

deanoet · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2007 Karma :

They only tend to slap you with a ban if it was WAAAAY over the speed limit , or more importantly, if you were riding / driving dangerously.

That pedal by your right foot, of the lever by your right hand tends to slow you down a bit faster too. Smile

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MattEMulsion · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

Loply, I do think that your signature is very apt at this time:

"Yamaha SZR660 Caution to the wind, the throttle pinned!"
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loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

MattEMulsion · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Obviouslly enough the idle speed had nothing to do with the 50-odd mph i was doing, but I do see the irony yes Laughing

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Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

MattEMulsion · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

I think you'll get away with a decent haul of points and a fine. By decent haul I mean 4-6 points. I think you'll escape a ban to be honest. Thumbs Up

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deanoet · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2007 Karma :

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

What exactly does a summons mean? Do I actually have to go to court? Seems a bit much, the traf copper was dead calm and didn't even give me a bollocking, almost didn't care. Only after did I wonder if a "summons" meant actually going to court...
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MattEMulsion · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

Yes it means summons to court, ie your case will be heard before the magistrate/judge. You were too far over the limit for you to be given a fixed penalty notice, hence the need for your 'own' hearing because they could technically ban you if they wanted for that speed. Shocked

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Drew · Banned Joined: 09 Aug 2006 Karma :

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loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

A quick look on the website shows that if I dont plan to contest my speed (which would seem pointless) that I can just plead guilty and write a mitigating letter and it will be dealt with in my absence.

I'll write a letter explaining the width of the road, and the fact that there are no buildings on either side of the road, and hope for the best.

This road is literally a dual carriageway with a 30 limit on it. I feel ridiculous going at 30 on it, like people are going to beep at me. It's 3 lanes wide with fields on both sides, and about a mile long... Total honey trap.
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Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Good luck.

I had to go to court with a mate (so I could drive him home), exactly
same speed 58 in a 30.

It was a dual carriageway.

He got a good solicitor, but she made him aware that a ban was a strong possibility. In the end he got 6 points and a fine.

I can't remember the fine, but the money isn't the issue.

Good luck.

I would recommend going to court though and not just doing it via
letter.

Your decision.

(Ohh one of the persons in court before us, didn't come back out Surprised

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hmmmnz · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

you should get away with a small fine and points, i got my 63 in a 30 chucked out of the courts Very Happy

get a good lawer. did the police man show you proof of the speed, or was he just guessing??
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loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I'm pretty certain they won't even consider a ban, on account of the fact the copper said so.

Obviouslly he's the best guy to ask and he reckoned 3-4 points and a £100 fine was most likely, so all the armchair lawyers predicting a ban need to hone their skills a bit.

I'll let you know how it pans out though.

Ichy, the bit near the houses is not where I was speeding. It was the bit with the fields on each side.
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MattEMulsion · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Karma :

I still reckon about 6 points and a fine. Just a quick thought, you have had your first full licence more than two years haven't you?
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loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

He didn't show me proof of speed or even mention that he'd used that speed tracking thing, but I know I was doing over 50 so I don't plan to contest that.

I'll just explain about the misleading road and hope for the best Thumbs Up

I've had my licence for about 3 years I think. Nill pois thus far.
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