Speeding alleged offence
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It could be that the Number Plate doodah mis-read the plate of a Ford Mondeo or something in that bad visibility and they identified it as your car.. but if it's a time and date and route that you used.. you may be buggered.
Ask for a photo so you can see if it was your car or not..
If it is you, then at least you'll have proof showing your car, time and date .. and that you were clocked at 98mph in a 30.. or something.
But say your missus was driving at the time..
But at least it makes the points/fine a little easier to bear if you have a souvenir out of it..
Ralf S.
Ask for a photo so you can see if it was your car or not..
If it is you, then at least you'll have proof showing your car, time and date .. and that you were clocked at 98mph in a 30.. or something.
But say your missus was driving at the time.. But at least it makes the points/fine a little easier to bear if you have a souvenir out of it..
Ralf S.
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I notice you don't deny you were speeding .. just that you can t see how you got caught... nuff said.
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Seconded.
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If they have a picture of you, ask to do a speed awareness session. It'll cost you £100 but will avoid you the 3 points or hold your hands up and take the fine.
If it wasn't your car, take it to court - if it goes that far after contesting it. But it seems like a whole load of hassle when you might end up with court costs, time off work etc.
If it wasn't your car, take it to court - if it goes that far after contesting it. But it seems like a whole load of hassle when you might end up with court costs, time off work etc.
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I was doing 39 in 30mph zone, by the way I dove to where the alleged incident took place and the 30 mph signs are wrong! One sign is like this 30 mph road sign pictures, free use image, 41-05-65 by FreeFoto.com
the other like this Labelsource: Class 2 Road sign. High intensity reflective, with high contrast background. 30mph speed limit (with channel for post mounting). Size 700 x 700mm. Aluminium. Code RTB8.
Do you think I have a case?
the other like this Labelsource: Class 2 Road sign. High intensity reflective, with high contrast background. 30mph speed limit (with channel for post mounting). Size 700 x 700mm. Aluminium. Code RTB8.
Do you think I have a case?
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The second one you link to actually says in the advert: Suitable for high risk areas, traffic calming or accident blackspots.
Speed cameras are (well, were) usually sited at accident hotspots. That was the "reason" they used to put them up.
Speed cameras are (well, were) usually sited at accident hotspots. That was the "reason" they used to put them up.
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Not quite! a non working speedo is an offense full stop. but, a working speedo could and have been tested and used in defense of the alleged "Speeding Driver"
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Out of interest, and you don't have to answer but, is it the first time you've been nicked for speeding and how many, if any points are on your licence ?
If it's a first offence and your licence is clean there could be the option of a speed awareness course maybe ?
If it's a first offence and your licence is clean there could be the option of a speed awareness course maybe ?
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You guys live in such a nanny state, serioulsy, come over to the free world, it's nice here!
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In Warwickshire speed awareness courses are only open to those within 10% of the allowed limit. They allow 10% margin before they issue a ticket (eg 33 in a 30 limit), so the course is for those wih 37mph or less (in a 30 limit). Other counties/cities have different rules but I doubt they would be as lenient as Warwickshire. Needless to say I speak from experience
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