A Positive Experience With The Police Despite It Being A Bad One.

I just got three more points the other day, and have now a total of 12 on my license, and 9 that count.
I'm such an idiot.

[Viney]

Originally Posted by Seggons

I am now a not so proud owner of a shiny new SP30 on my licence (when it comes back to me). Coming through Milton Keynes yesterday and assumed the road I was on was a 40. One of Thames Valley finest soon corrected me on that followed by showing me the laser gun which displayed 44 at 194 meters. Epic fail.

He then pointed me into the car park that they were using for a mini-op. I then got dealt with by a female officer who was very pleasant to deal with. At the end of the day I was bang to rights, I should of noticed the street lighting which indicates it's a 30. So we exchanged some friendly banter while she wrote the ticket out.

I even smiled and wished the person that got me a good day. I'm guessing they would all prefer to be doing something else. But someone higher up has told them that's there job for today so that's what they have to do. Pain in the bottom for me because now I'm only 3 points away from loosing my new job. Plus I need to produce the company insurance.

But overall it's been nice to see friendly and happy police officers.

I have had that said to me before. What a load of crap. Some orads are 30 then 40 and the spacing between the lights is no different. A cop out (Pun intended)

I got done on a 30mph road out of london, that truly would be a 40mph road in Londinium, but even that argument didnt even work

Im always polite with the officers, even though you want to shout at them and in return, oterh than a little sarcasm, they are fine! Been let off more times than i have been caught, so cant be all bad.

[punyXpress]

" GG: No number, she was about 10 years too mature for my taste. "
You realise you're a dead man when she reads this, Smegmonster!

My understanding is that all lit areas are 30 unless signed otherwise, and that street lights are the difference between a built-up single carriageway (30) and a normal one (60). Highway Code rule 124 seems to agree with the first part, at least.

[dizzyblonde]

hmmm yup, its a bummer. Someone not so far away got one on an otherwise unblemished 20 yr old licence. Was anticipating a speed change 400 yds ahead, and got pulled. Bit of a shi1t but I suppose lots of people who ride/drive carefully get hammered sometimes. Took it on the chin and went on his way.

Take it as a whoops and keep you eyes peeled, so it don't happen again

When in doubt do 30

Sorry to hear that though Seggons, it's a pain when you genuinely didn't know but then there's not much point arguing the toss as the coppers can't exactly give you special treatment. A kid's life could still have been at risk at the end of the day. Good on you for taking it lightheartedly and hope it doesn't happen again

[Dave20046]

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

When in doubt do 30

That's exactly what I said!
Copper still gave me an absolute rollocking on the hard shoulder though

[Shellywoozle]

Ah wounder, 3 points with a smile her number is 999 mate lol. Well that's what I say when I get asked for mine at work.

Bad luck dude x

[gruntygiggles]

Originally Posted by punyXpress

" GG: No number, she was about 10 years too mature for my taste. "
You realise you're a dead man when she reads this, Smegmonster!

lol

[peterco]

Sorry to hear that scott.

pete