Speeding ticket 48 in a 30 - what can I expect? - SV650.org

KnightRider · 24-04-08, 09:02 AM

So just got a letter through the door informing me of a speeding ticket. Serves me right really - it was when I was gunning it through High Wycomb trying to get to Mark's funeral

Just trying to work out what I am going to get? Answers on a postcard!

ogden · 24-04-08, 09:04 AM

When you say informing you, is it a NIP or a summons?

If the former, it should have an option to cough up, I'd expect 3 points and what, 60 quid? You'd need to be doing more like 60 in a 30 to be looking at a ban so if your licence is currently clean 3 points won't even make a dent in your insurance premium.

KnightRider · 24-04-08, 09:09 AM

It was a NIP. I have a clean license so hopefully all is well.

Am gutted - cause I cleaned my number plate just before that journey!!! Moral of the story - never clean your number plate.

sandman · 24-04-08, 09:09 AM

I was caught last year doing 78 in a 60 and i got 3 points and the 60 quid fine.
As already said if the license is spotless then it will not make a lot of difference just the code SP30 on license.

24-04-08, 09:13 AM

Bummer. Got radar-gunned in a 30 on the way to the funeral myself. Still crossing fingers

G · 24-04-08, 09:25 AM

Best bet is to dress smart, go in and apologies and say you were in the wrong and your very sorry.

I wouldnt go in trying to explain why you were speeding, they dont like you trying to justify your speed with excuses.

As its 50% over the speed limit you would normally b e looking at 6points and £150, as its your first conviction if you do the above you may get lucky with 3 points and a perhaps higher fine.

KnightRider · 24-04-08, 09:26 AM

I think mark is still working his magic - in a way that only he finds funny!!

KnightRider · 24-04-08, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graemepaterson

Best bet is to dress smart, go in and apologies and say you were in the wrong and your very sorry.

I wouldnt go in trying to explain why you were speeding, they dont like you trying to justify your speed with excuses.

As its 50% over the speed limit you would normally b e looking at 6points and Â£150, as its your first conviction if you do the above you may get lucky with 3 points and a perhaps higher fine.

Hopefully it wont come to that though!

G · 24-04-08, 09:43 AM

Ahh sorry, I thought it was a summons......striaght 3 point £60 fine otherwise.

24-04-08, 10:10 AM

You could have bribed him with the offer of free Skittles for life.

Sorry, just doing Ogdens work for him.

24-04-08, 09:02 AM	#1
KnightRider Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cox Green, Maidenhead Posts: 1,624	Speeding ticket 48 in a 30 - what can I expect? So just got a letter through the door informing me of a speeding ticket. Serves me right really - it was when I was gunning it through High Wycomb trying to get to Mark's funeral Just trying to work out what I am going to get? Answers on a postcard! __________________ "Bah" - ASM Forever, RIP. 13/03/1986 - 05/04/2008 "I'm so crazy" - Lulu West, RIP, 16/04/1995 - 16/07/2009 CBR600RR7 Link to map of TV members...if your not on the map then PM me. My facebook profile

24-04-08, 09:04 AM	#2
ogden Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Twickers Posts: 2,516	Re: Speeding ticket 48 in a 30 - what can I expect? When you say informing you, is it a NIP or a summons? If the former, it should have an option to cough up, I'd expect 3 points and what, 60 quid? You'd need to be doing more like 60 in a 30 to be looking at a ban so if your licence is currently clean 3 points won't even make a dent in your insurance premium. __________________ ogden S1000XR \| 990SMT \| YZF-R6 #7

24-04-08, 09:09 AM	#3
KnightRider Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cox Green, Maidenhead Posts: 1,624	Re: Speeding ticket 48 in a 30 - what can I expect? It was a NIP. I have a clean license so hopefully all is well. Am gutted - cause I cleaned my number plate just before that journey!!! Moral of the story - never clean your number plate. __________________ "Bah" - ASM Forever, RIP. 13/03/1986 - 05/04/2008 "I'm so crazy" - Lulu West, RIP, 16/04/1995 - 16/07/2009 CBR600RR7 Link to map of TV members...if your not on the map then PM me. My facebook profile

24-04-08, 09:09 AM	#4
sandman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach Posts: 480	Re: Speeding ticket 48 in a 30 - what can I expect? I was caught last year doing 78 in a 60 and i got 3 points and the 60 quid fine. As already said if the license is spotless then it will not make a lot of difference just the code SP30 on license.

24-04-08, 09:13 AM	#5
eviltwin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Speeding ticket 48 in a 30 - what can I expect? Bummer. Got radar-gunned in a 30 on the way to the funeral myself. Still crossing fingers

24-04-08, 09:25 AM	#6
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: Speeding ticket 48 in a 30 - what can I expect? Best bet is to dress smart, go in and apologies and say you were in the wrong and your very sorry. I wouldnt go in trying to explain why you were speeding, they dont like you trying to justify your speed with excuses. As its 50% over the speed limit you would normally b e looking at 6points and £150, as its your first conviction if you do the above you may get lucky with 3 points and a perhaps higher fine.

24-04-08, 09:26 AM	#7
KnightRider Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cox Green, Maidenhead Posts: 1,624	Re: Speeding ticket 48 in a 30 - what can I expect? I think mark is still working his magic - in a way that only he finds funny!! __________________ "Bah" - ASM Forever, RIP. 13/03/1986 - 05/04/2008 "I'm so crazy" - Lulu West, RIP, 16/04/1995 - 16/07/2009 CBR600RR7 Link to map of TV members...if your not on the map then PM me. My facebook profile

24-04-08, 09:43 AM	#9
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: Speeding ticket 48 in a 30 - what can I expect? Ahh sorry, I thought it was a summons......striaght 3 point £60 fine otherwise.

24-04-08, 10:10 AM	#10
FG1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Speeding ticket 48 in a 30 - what can I expect? You could have bribed him with the offer of free Skittles for life. Sorry, just doing Ogdens work for him.

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