BAH! Just got nicked!

Originally Posted by flymo

I got pulled by a cop with a rader speed gun on the A5 on Anglesey. I was in a Vectra about 4 years ago and he clocked me at 105mph in a 70 zone.

I opted to go to the court to put my hand up and say sorry, I prefer to do this stuff face to face rather than be treated like another peice of paper on the pile.

A duty solicitor was there for free, he did put my mitigating circumstances forward and explained that I was obviously a good character () for taking the trouble to turn up at court.

I got 6 points and a ?250 fine that I opted to pay there and then. Job done.

I think you'll find you didn't have any choice. It would have gone to court regardless of your preference.

Originally Posted by Jamaxx

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'?

Aye, dont bother writing, they arent bothered.

I got done for 80 odd through 50mph roadworks on the M6 way up north ages ago, got a court summons for it. Was 2am, only me on the road, no 'roadworks' anywhere in sight, good conditions. So i wrote them a letter explaining this and asking what was actually wrong with me doing that speed given those circumstances?

They never replied, netted me 6 points and a big fine.

[timwilky]

I got flashing blues behind me doing 90+ in a 30 some years ago.

Nice man told me off and sent me on my way.

Originally Posted by timwilky

93mph Liz?. So you had already slowed down a bit then

Yeah, lets just say Fizz and i had really been putting the Ducati and the GSXR through a bit of a testing experience just prior to this unfortunate event. Hence i was not gonna get to het up about it as i just thanked my lucky stars he hadn't seen us 30miles earlier.

Jamaxx i used motorlawyers.co.uk they wrote a great letter about me mostly, and why i'm responsible and what affect it would have if i lost my licence, they didn't try and justify my speeding as there was no question i had done it.

All what if what ifs..

Truth is, NO-ONE knows but the judge on the day.
I got 6 points and £400 fine for 116mph average and 131mph peak......

So ignore anything else as no-one can really say.

Get a letter from work stating you need your license yadder blah. Then play the innocent im sorry story and hope for the best. All you can do im afraid.

Originally Posted by e.d.

Jamaxx i used motorlawyers.co.uk they wrote a great letter about me mostly, and why i'm responsible and what affect it would have if i lost my licence, they didn't try and justify my speeding as there was no question i had done it.

Thanks, I'll look them up.

Well it looks like my day in court is coming sooner than I thought.

Got my summons today (normal post, not even recorded)

I'm off before the beak on the 29th May at High Noon. According to the leaflet from York Magistrates there is a duty solicitor available so I'll get him, or her of course, to represent me.

Just need to fill in my means test thingy, plead guilty by post and thats it.

Not really that nervous tbh, just gonna go, admit it and take my punishment.

On the positive side I am waaaay more cautious when out and about now, just narks me watching all these other people speeding through 30's and stuff. Why didn't they get nicked. Grrr

Hey, ho wish me luck and I'll let you know the outcome on the day.

[G]

Originally Posted by Jamaxx

On the positive side I am waaaay more cautious when out and about now,

Good then the crappy system has worked on you

Originally Posted by Jamaxx

just narks me watching all these other people speeding through 30's and stuff. Why didn't they get nicked. Grrr

They, like me, will get caught sooner or later.

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by Jamaxx

...Just need to fill in my means test thingy, plead guilty by post and thats it.

Not really that nervous tbh, just gonna go, admit it and take my punishment.

Do you need to attend if pleading guilty by post?

Originally Posted by Jamaxx

Well it looks like my day in court is coming sooner than I thought.

Got my summons today (normal post, not even recorded)

I'm off before the beak on the 29th May at High Noon. According to the leaflet from York Magistrates there is a duty solicitor available so I'll get him, or her of course, to represent me.

Just need to fill in my means test thingy, plead guilty by post and thats it.

Not really that nervous tbh, just gonna go, admit it and take my punishment.

On the positive side I am waaaay more cautious when out and about now, just narks me watching all these other people speeding through 30's and stuff. Why didn't they get nicked. Grrr

Hey, ho wish me luck and I'll let you know the outcome on the day.

Hangings too good for you ruffian motorcyclist types! Lock 'em up and throw away the key.