speeding fine

worriederic · 18-07-2009, 15:27

ive just got notice of intended prosecution for speeding. in fact ive got 2 notices in one envelope.both the same date,location and exact same time to the minute.one says i was doing 43mph and the other says i was doing 46 mph.
so whats this about? can they do this?anybody known anything like this.
worriederic

superbiatch · 18-07-2009, 15:33

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Originally Posted by worriederic

ive just got notice of intended prosecution for speeding. in fact ive got 2 notices in one envelope.both the same date,location and exact same time to the minute.one says i was doing 43mph and the other says i was doing 46 mph.
so whats this about? can they do this?anybody known anything like this.
worriederic

Sounds like it could be a bit of a cock up, but i'm sure someone else will confirm what you can do.

**Kymmy** · 18-07-2009, 15:36

It really is your get out of jail free card, If it's the same time/date/location with two differing speeds then you can claim that the equipment is inaccurate as it's registered you at two differing speeds.. Speak to a solicitor and he should hopefully confirm

superbiatch · 18-07-2009, 15:49

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Originally Posted by Kymmy

It really is your get out of jail free card, If it's the same time/date/location with two differing speeds then you can claim that the equipment is inaccurate as it's registered you at two differing speeds.. Speak to a solicitor and he should hopefully confirm

Thats what I was thinking but take it as a warning and curb your speed a bit

**Derek** · 18-07-2009, 16:22

Are there two different reference numbers on the paperwork?

worriederic · 18-07-2009, 17:08

yes 2 numbers

**Derek** · 18-07-2009, 17:13

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Originally Posted by worriederic

yes 2 numbers

Hmmm, I would say you might have been caught either speeding up or slowing down rapidly depending on what equipment was used. Either way it might get you off.

If you are going to contest it (I assume you are) you'd be best speaking to a lawyer who specialises in road trafic cases.

Raistlin · 18-07-2009, 17:14

Given that you've received the NIP in the first place I'm guessing that 43 and 46 are both over the limit for the area you were caught in.

My advice? Pay the fine, take the points, don't speed.

worriederic · 18-07-2009, 17:17

thanks guys

AndyCambs · 18-07-2009, 17:29

I'm certain you should only pay the one - but you ought to contact the court, admit the speeding, and ask which one should be revoked.
Don't just assume they will cancel one without you speaking with them.

Be careful though, the 46 might take you over the limit for a higher penalty...
So opt to pay for the lower one.

rogerdraig · 18-07-2009, 17:57

if you were going past a busy school or were in a busy built up area or by a busy park playground then you should pay up

if on the other hand it was one of the normal places for a camera that is a nice straight road with few if any pedestrians or other road users

then see a good solicitor

SnoopZ · 18-07-2009, 18:25

Ask for photographic evidence of both tickets.

martyh · 18-07-2009, 18:47

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Originally Posted by SnoopZ

Ask for photographic evidence of both tickets.

you can view the photo's online using your ref no and the address that's given with the documentation

millsey1509 · 20-07-2009, 12:00

I had 2 tickets one same date within 3 monutes of each other. They were 2 seperate cameras. After I paid up I was told by a policeman friend that I should have contested as the times were so close together they would be considered as one offence.

My advice speak to someone (you can get 30 minutes free) but contest it.

If soliciters fees are more than £120 you're better off just paying. Although insurance premiums can go up.

CONTEST IT

tweetypie/8 · 20-07-2009, 22:43

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Originally Posted by worriederic

ive just got notice of intended prosecution for speeding. in fact ive got 2 notices in one envelope.both the same date,location and exact same time to the minute.one says i was doing 43mph and the other says i was doing 46 mph.
so whats this about? can they do this?anybody known anything like this.
worriederic

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