Caught by speed camera

[Caspar]

I just heard a friend got a letter about being caught by a speed camera going 51 in a 30

Anyone know what he's likely to get?

[iadom]

Originally Posted by Caspar

I just heard a friend got a letter about being caught by a speed camera going 51 in a 30

Anyone know what he's likely to get?

Exactly what he deserves.

[Julian]

Originally Posted by Caspar

I just heard a friend got a letter about being caught by a speed camera going 51 in a 30

Anyone know what he's likely to get?

A court appearance, at least 6 points ( maybe even a ban ) and a substantial fine.

To put his speed in perspective it is 70% greater than the speed limit.

So the equivalent on a motorway would be 119mph!!!!!

[Paul M]

Originally Posted by iadom

Exactly what he deserves.

and what does he deserve, given that you have no idea of the circumstances ?

[Graham F]

Originally Posted by Caspar

I just heard a friend got a letter about being caught by a speed camera going 51 in a 30

Anyone know what he's likely to get?

If your caught going more than 25mph more than the speed limit you get an automatic 6 month ban now...i would of thought they would get 6 points and £100 fine and costs

[Caspar]

Originally Posted by Julian

A court appearance, at least 6 points ( maybe even a ban ) and a substantial fine.

To put his speed in perspective it is 70% greater than the speed limit.

So the equivalent on a motorway would be 119mph!!!!!

From what he says it's all pretty relaxed..., the form says max fine of £1000 and a 3-6 penatly points or a disqualification at the discretion of the courts.

I reckon £100 and 3 points, should we open a book!

[Chimaera]

Originally Posted by Paul M

and what does he deserve, given that you have no idea of the circumstances ?

I don't think any circumstances come into it - unless you are an off duty policeman or a Premiership footballer!

[Caspar]

How long do points stay on for?

[Russ]

3 years although insurance companies keep them on record for up to 5.

Originally Posted by Chimaera

I don't think any circumstances come into it - unless you are an off duty policeman or a Premiership footballer!

Or a man rushing his pregnant wife to hospital as she's going in to labour?

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by Chimaera

I don't think any circumstances come into it - unless you are an off duty policeman or a Premiership footballer!

circumstances must come into it in my case at least , i was caught doing 115mph on a deserted stretch of dual carriageway ( A66 ) in good conditions , the officer who stopped me gave me the option of a £40 fine and 3 points so i took it , i am in no way condoning what i did just pointing out that it happened

i reckon he will get £60 fine and 3 points

[Chimaera]

Originally Posted by Russ D

Or a man rushing his pregnant wife to hospital as she's going in to labour?

Nope - I knew someone who got done for that! And he was doing 35 in a 30 zone on an empty road in Somerset at 3 in the morning

At the end of the day I think it depends on what sort of a day the magistrate has had!

[Caspar]

I'm going to buy him one of these for Xmas!

http://www.safeplate.co.uk/

[Chimaera]

Originally Posted by Caspar

I'm going to buy him one of these for Xmas!

http://www.safeplate.co.uk/

Erm - could that be a tiny bit illegal Caspar? I'm not sure that it actually works either!

[iadom]

Originally Posted by Russ D

Or a man rushing his pregnant wife to hospital as she's going in to labour?

If I was driving my pregnant wife to hospital I would try not to make her condition any worse by driving like a lunatic on the way there.



On second thoughts, I had a vasectomy years ago so I would probably be driving over my pregnant wife at 51 mph.

[Russ]

Originally Posted by iadom

If I was driving my pregnant wife to hospital I would try not to make her condition any worse by driving like a lunatic on the way there.

Driving at say, 90mph on a clear, dry, empty motorway or dual-carriageway isn't quite what I'd call 'driving' like a lunatic...