speeding ticket :(

[fireyphoenix1...]

got my first speeding ticket today

it is on a section of road that till last month was a 40 zone i hadnt been that way in months rideing down i was really relaxed had a brew at the cafe riding back i see a 30 sign i was like thats new ????

today i wake up to a letter saying im being summoned to court for doing 41 in a 30 zone what can i expect a new rider on a clean license

on another note why the *$$^%* did they change the bleeding speed limit its a perfectly safe bit o road

any advice guys
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[Chalky.]

3 points 60 quid fine old boy. Possibility of no points and driver awareness course, but is a less likely option.

[fireyphoenix1...]

[pinkyfloyd]

The CBT isnt a lesson as such. Its more a basic training day to make sure you are capable of riding out on the roads so you dont kill yourself or others while you learn.

Back on topic though. You'll be getting the 3 points and fine or driver awareness course. You could argue that its a new limit change on the road etc but you'd probably lose on the fact that its down to you to make sure you see the road signs etc.
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Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

[Teflon-Mike]

Jup, that's how I got mine.
Occupational hazard!
Twas just 'mean' in my case. A449 coming out of Stafford. They stuck a great big industrial park on M6 J12. It had always been a 50 limit from the town limit to the junction, then went NSL past the roundabout out to Penkridge.
They stuck a new roundabout on the Acton Tressle junction for the entrance to the new industrial estate, so dropped it to a 40.
What I didn't realise was they extended the 40 limit four hundred yards PAST the bloody motorway roundabout!
And of course they stuck a fucking enforcement camera in the hedge!
FAR too often, these bludy things are pure revenue generators!
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[Dilyan]

Unlikely to get the course, I got snapped doing 40 in a 30 got the points straight away. Dad got snapped by a mobile camera doing 36 or 37 and he got the awareness. Unlucky mate
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[fireyphoenix1...]

ahh well at least i can now join the legion who want the things banned .......pfft riding safe and im still gonna get points ahhh well i live n learn thanks for the advice lads
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[Rogerborg]

If you fancy investing some time and pissing off the local Traffic Authority, investigate and challenge the Speed Limit Order that was required to change the limit.

It often turns out that these Orders are done in a half arsed manner that doesn't stand up to scrutiny. It's up to you whether you want to put the time and work in.
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[The Artist]

Also, usually it is 3 points + £60 fine or no points but £90 to go on the course.

[pinkyfloyd]

[fireyphoenix1...]

[iSinBlood]

As a comedian would say, 'least its not the french'. Same with me, fully fed up with this country going to move to Canada in a few years.

[Rogerborg]

You want to find out? Then fight the charge, and demand the prosecution's evidence.

Honestly, if half the righteous anger that went into ranting blog posts was put into to fighting The Man, we'd be so free we could fly.
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[bhinso]

Insurance companies will put your premium up for 5 years. if you go for online quotes they will ask you for convictions within the last 5 years. Another opportunity to make money really.
I think you only get offered the course if you're just above the limit. I got caught doing 81 in a 70, and didn't get the course option.