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getyerkneedow... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Karma :

As you'll no doubtedly remember, i got tugged about 2 weeks ago for speeding, after a chase of about 10 miles.

I received my summons to court on Saturday morning. They have only charged me with "...at a speed exceeding 60mph. Contrary to article 3 of the 70mph, 60mph, 50mph (temp speed limit) order 1977 as varied and continued....." So looks like they've not pushed for charges of failure to stop when requested to do so.

The bike is now for sale officially. I've told work and my dad, both were alright about it. My push bike has been dusted down and is booked in for a full overhaul and ive enquired about bus time tables to and from work.

Im due in court at 10am on Wednesday 3rd August 2005.

Few weeks left....

Think of the money i'll save on petrol though.....

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binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Karma :

Why dont you just buy a Goped? Cool

Zen Dog · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Karma :

So how long is it before you can get your license back when you're banned?

Do you have to do the CBT and DAS again?

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getyerkneedow... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Karma :

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The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

It don't sound like good news, getyerkneedown.

With all due respect to yourself and others like you, what I can't understand is why riders - and drivers for that matter - push the limits that far, especially when they've already got so many points on their licences.

In your case, maybe you simply thought you could get away from Plod fast enough for them to get no details? Bad decision when they're behind you, don't you think?

To be honest, I think a ban is inevitable. And with 11 points already I don't think it'll be a short one. Just plead guilty to whatever you have to in order to get the most lenient sentence. That way you'll get your licence back in the shortest possible time.

In the meantime, just don't pedal your pushbike too fast eh? Because you CAN be fined for speeding on a pushbike too, ya' know!

Just get back on the road as soon as you can.
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getyerkneedow... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Karma :

TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

can you really get doen for riding a pushbike too fast???
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The BeefMeister · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

You shouldn't get too much. I got done for speeding (45mph in a 30mph) and failed to pull over when they first put their lights on (no siren, was gone midnight), and I had no mirrors so couldn't see them straight away, only as they got closer I saw the lights flashing on the buildings infront.
I only got 3 points and a £150 fine.

Have you got points on your licence already?
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getyerkneedow... · Trackday Trickster Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Karma :

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The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

In reply to leicester_city21...

Yes, you CAN get done for riding a pushbike too fast.

If you think about it, you're on a Public road and you're breaking the speed limit. Simple as that.

Here's a story for you that you probably won't believe, but I promise you it's 100% true...

About 20 years ago a friend of mine had been out on a night out drinking - a real bender. The next morning he had a bad head (understandably) and bad beer breath. So, he decided to err on the safe side and ride his pushbike to work instead of taking his car.

Whilst riding his bicycle to work, he hit a drain cover and the front wheel immediately jammed. The cycle came to a very abrupt halt and he was thrown over the handlebars and landed on the curb. At that very moment a Bobby-on-the-beat assisted him up and smelled his stale beer breath.

You can guess the next bit - yes, Plod breathelysed him.

My friend failed the breath test, was charged with being drunk in charge of a Bicycle and lost his car licence. He was also banned from riding a Bicycle.

I kid you not. This is 100% true.

The laws may have changed nowadays towards pushbike riders. I don't know. But it's a bit of an eye-opener, isn't it?
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The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

Sorry, Kickstart, but you're wrong.

Please see my previous reply to leicester_city21

The truth is out there. Just ask a Copper.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Anyone who gets done for speeding on a pushbike is more the fool for:

a) Stopping in the first place, plod ain't going to catch you on foot and his car doesn't fit through narrow gaps.

and

b) Being stupid enough to give them your real name. It isn't like they can check up on your registration number.
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The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

The answer's simple then, isn't it ?

Let's all get horses instead - ha! Laughing

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The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

You're right to a certain extent, stinkwheel.

But, if Plod catches you, he'll arrest you, confiscate your bicycle and take you down the station.

Then the questions begin. And if you decide to lie, Plod will simply take you home in his car, and if he discovers you don't live at that address then you've f***ed up big time. And then they get very annoyed.

Figure it out. They ain't 'thick'. They know all the tricks in the book.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Excerpts from the Road traffic act 1988.

The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

Erm...

I think that just about covers everything I mentioned before.

Thanks, Stinkwheel
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

Fair enough, Kickstart.

Maybe I'm wrong. As I mentioned in my previous posting, maybe things have changed these days regarding cyclists.

I just don't know. But years ago things were so much different.

But would you really want to put the law to the test.

Oh, OK then... Yes you would!
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