BAH! Just got nicked!

Just got done doing 90 in a 60. Sounds bad but it was the Selby bypass, 3 lanes wide and as straight as a runway, but didn't see the copper hiding in the bushes (How the frak can you hide a Volvo in a bush so well????)

Anyways because its 50% over I don't get a fixed penalty but a court summons apparently.

Am I liable to get a bigger fine and more points then? Or can I just plead guilty in absence and take the fine so I don't incur court costs as well?

Anyone know if N Yorks do this scheme where you can go on the course instead of the fine or is it the points you don't get?

Thing is I was going to stay at work but thought 'no, nice afternoon, I'll take some work home...'

Double BAH, SWMBO will NOT be amused....

Unlucky. No idea about your questions though.

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I reckon your looking at points and a big fine. Points I would think somewhere between 3 and 6, fine could be anything.

If your guilty plead guilty, you'll get a chance to do this via the post rather than in person if you want to. Again personally I'd plead guilty by post as it looks better on you in the court as it means they can deal with you faster i.e. you dont waste the courts / judges time. I believe the courts prefer this as it means they can batch them up and process them faster.

Get a solicitor who specialises in traffic law to write you a letter of mitgation, as this will help get the fine and points down. Theres plenty of peeps on the t'internet that will help you with this, wont be a large bill for it either.

HTH

The course is only available to those who have strayed slightly over the limit (up to 10mph I think), and is instead of points, so you won't get that. You're quite likely to get more points and a bigger fine I think. Check the DVLA website as it may be able to give you a hint as to what you're looking at.

Sorry to hear you've got done!

I was under the impression that they weren't supposed to "hide".

Originally Posted by Furry Ginger One

I was under the impression that they weren't supposed to "hide".

The law changed on that last year IIRC.

Now, speed cameras and mobile units are free to camoflauge themselves as much as they see fit (like hiding in a horse-box).

Originally Posted by Jamaxx

Anyone know if N Yorks do this scheme where you can go on the course instead of the fine or is it the points you don't get?

AFAIK you can only get a speed awareness course if your caught in a 30 and doing under 40mph.
I done one a few months back.
Hope the outcome isn't too severe.

You could write a letter of mitigation yourself but be careful not to suggest that you weren't paying attention as that will simply make things worse - eg 'I didn't notice my speedo drifting from 60 to 90' suggests driving without due care etc.

I think doing more than 26mph over the limit warrants a court summons according to the last NIP I got a few months ago. I don't know how flexible that is.

Originally Posted by Ed

You could write a letter of mitigation yourself but be careful not to suggest that you weren't paying attention as that will simply make things worse - eg 'I didn't notice my speedo drifting from 60 to 90' suggests driving without due care etc.

What would I say though? Thing is I knew how fast I was going...yes, it was a clear road, dry, bright and no hazards, but I'm still guilty nonetheless no?

Would I not be better to just put my hands up and say 'sorry'?