Caught speeding

[PyroUK]

Doh!

Got clocked on the way back from the GM trip to the beach by a mobile speed van, got a notice of intended prosecution through yesterday.

Says my recorded speed was 100 on a 70 dual carriage way.

Got absolutely no defence, i was there and I was speeding, just don't think I was going as fast as 100.

Just thought I would share my dismay and depression on this wonderful sunny morning.

[Paul the 6th]

oh balls, is it fixed penalty notice or looking at a court appearance? Have you got any existing points?

Try to reframe the situation buddy, you're not going to have to endure any physical pain, and it's not going to alter your life forever - it'll just cost you a bit of money for any fines and slightly increased insurance.. It's hard to be positive about this stuff (I remember being real upset when I got 3 points 3 years ago) but after a little while it just becomes some writing on your licence and a countdown til the points come off, and it doesn't really bother you anymore.

Chin up bud.

[PyroUK]

Not sure to be honest, all it says is return the confirmation of driver form.

So sending that off sharpish, I'm hoping that they will be more lenient if I am prompt and fess up.

Thankfully it's a first offence and no other points so I am hoping against all odds they will give the option of a drivers awareness course.

Yeah you are right, it's just going to be real crap if I get a ban, even if its only the max of 28 days its a serious pain.

Like I said I got no defence so just have to take it on the chin however it goes.

Oh well eh!

[Fallout]

Everyone seems to be going on mind numbing driver's awareness courses now, so fingers crossed for one of those mate!

[timwilky]

When I got nicked for 35 in a 30. First conviction in over 30 years of licence ownership. No course offer. Points/fine.

But 100 in a 70, I think that has to go to court.

Sorry mate but you're looking a 6 points minimum and possibly a means tested fine of 125-175% of your wage. Worst case is no fine and a ban from 7-56 days. anything over 96 I think it is will get your case put in court. If you are lucky you will be able to plea guilty by post and just get points and fine. If you get called in, they are considering a disqualification. Speed too high to be considered for speed awareness.

Clean licence is a plus for you though. Mine is clean and haven't had any speeding tickets for over 10years.

How do I know this...I am waiting for my court summons. 51 in a 30. They were waiting where the road goes from 40 to 30 and I was overtaking at the time. Wasn't aware of the limit change as missed the only 30mph sign on the road (yeah I went back and checked). There were also no side roads to check for 30 signs.

Just gotta suck it up bud and hope for the best.

PS, mine was in April and I still haven't heard anything from the courts!!

[PyroUK]

Yeah been doing some google research and it is looking more like a court appearance

Think I may need to speak to a lawyer

Unless you get free legal aid (don't know if you can for speeding offences) its just another cost on top of your fine. From what I have read, you don't really gain anything from a lawyer. you weren't doing a crazy speed and you have a clean licence. Obviously that's just what I've read. It also says to not make up excuses, be remorseful and apologetic.

I am hoping for a postal plea.

The thing that really annoys me with mine is that I don't speed in 30mph areas but this makes me look like a reckless rider and just tarnishes bike riders in general again.

[PyroUK]

Don't think legal aid applies to non prison sentence offences from what I have read.

I hoping I can find someone that will give some free advice to give a clearer indication of the punishment.

Yeah, I have no excuse so going down the I'm really sorry route!

Out of interest, how do you know you are getting a summons? Do they let you know you aren't getting a FPN?

You get legal aid for family issues, divorce, child contact orders etc so not really sure what the rule is regarding legal aid.

You will get a letter soon saying what is happening and that your case has been passed to the police law team for review. You sometimes get a conditional offer, but they say these come quite quickly. I have been waiting for 4 months to hear anything so and educated guess lands me in front of someone how is going to patronise me who at some point has probably done the same thing as me (accidental or not, speeding is speeding).

No one on this planet has not broke the limit.

Most solicitors offer a 1 hour free consultation.

I had a friend who was caught doing 120mph in his car on the A50. He lived near the solicitors used to go in to collect letters and speak to them in person to lower the cost and it still cost him £250. He got 6 points and a £250 fine. This was about 7-8 years ago so his fine wasn't means tested. I don't know if the means testing is something new or just an option.

I will be well and truly ****ed if they even give me 125% of my weekly wage in a fine. We are a single income large family. We don't live off benefits, all we get is child tax credit which everyone is entitled to. I know they will say "you should have thought about that before you were speeding" but as stated before, it isn't going to stop me missing a speed limit change on an unfamiliar road. It was literally on the left hand side of the road coming off an island at the point you do you right hand side life save....still so bitter about it lol