Chrissy
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Don't really want this to turn into a flaming thread.
I was speeding and accept it.
I was wondering though, when I pay the fine and accept the points for speeding should I tell insurance straight away or do you wait till the renewal date?
>>>> Chris <<<<
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AndyKent
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Straight away.
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DannyB
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quote: Originally posted by AndyKent
Straight away.
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Edd
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dont bother
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oceansoul
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i renewed by insurance recently and when i got the docu's threw i had a read of them. Said, that you should tell your insurance company but wont affect your premium until next renewal. Although there are some catergories of points that they will affect your premium right away. Drink Drivng etc.
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Eck
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I think your insurance going up will be the least of your troubles if you get done for drink driving
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Chrissy
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Sound.
Cheers lads
On a side note.. The traffic police gentleman was a completely sound bloke which was nice.
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smokey corsa
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id be suprised if your premium was affected atall by a normal speeding offence. i got stopped by sneaky traffic cops doing 98 the other week!!!! not gonna say owt till renewal tho, when i got my first points i didnt send my counterpart to the dvla so i had a clean and dirty licence. 1 official and 1 for the insurance company .
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DannyB
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quote: Originally posted by smokey corsa
id be suprised if your premium was affected atall by a normal speeding offence. i got stopped by sneaky traffic cops doing 98 the other week!!!! not gonna say owt till renewal tho, when i got my first points i didnt send my counterpart to the dvla so i had a clean and dirty licence. 1 official and 1 for the insurance company .
10 internet points to you. What would of happened if you crashed into someone and because you didn't declare the points your insurance was void?
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Mobby
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quote: Originally posted by smokey corsa
id be suprised if your premium was affected atall by a normal speeding offence. i got stopped by sneaky traffic cops doing 98 the other week!!!! not gonna say owt till renewal tho, when i got my first points i didnt send my counterpart to the dvla so i had a clean and dirty licence. 1 official and 1 for the insurance company .
how did you get away with that?
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@dam
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i thought you had to declare any convictions straight away?
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smokey corsa
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10 internet points to you. What would of happened if you crashed into someone and because you didn't declare the points your insurance was void?
well you take your chances dont you, is everyones car 100% legal, does their insurance company know about every little thing?
i suspect not, so get off your high horse pal .
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Ben G
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slighty off topic, would you just get 3 points + £60 fine if you were caught doing 75 in a 60?
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DannyB
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No, I don't take chances. I'm quite comfy up here on my horse thank you.
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smokey corsa
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how did you get away with that?
for once the copper was a decent bloke, he could see that although i was going too quick the dual carriageway was empty, conditions were good, my car is only a year old and in top condition, and i wasnt swerving all over the place.
its not often they take everything into account, was extremely relieved to get away with 3pts and £60 fine.
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CorsAsh
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I read an article that said 3 points is so common now itwon't affect most premiums. In some cases, having points will actually bring a premium down, as past cases show that people with 3 points are much more careful, not wanting any more.
But don't go out looking to get flashed thinking you'll get cheaper car insurance
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smokey corsa
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i heard a rumour that people with 9 points were generally more careful drivers as they were approaching a ban.
but if they were that careful then how did they get the 9 points
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Mobby
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my Gf's insurance stayed the same and it has been under 6 months since she passed
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Chrissy
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quote: Originally posted by smokey corsa
id be suprised if your premium was affected atall by a normal speeding offence. i got stopped by sneaky traffic cops doing 98 the other week!!!! not gonna say owt till renewal tho, when i got my first points i didnt send my counterpart to the dvla so i had a clean and dirty licence. 1 official and 1 for the insurance company .
You sir, are a penis.
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lwigmore
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quote: Originally posted by Chrissy
quote: Originally posted by smokey corsa
id be suprised if your premium was affected atall by a normal speeding offence. i got stopped by sneaky traffic cops doing 98 the other week!!!! not gonna say owt till renewal tho, when i got my first points i didnt send my counterpart to the dvla so i had a clean and dirty licence. 1 official and 1 for the insurance company .
You sir, are a penis.
Well Said
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Warren G
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so i have to declare my points straight away! i fort it was when the renewal was due - as it doesnt change anything until new year
dam that traffic cop, and one spot with 1.5mm tread
i dout it will affect me, as its not like speeding of anything, so insurance company wont care much???
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DamoC
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they got me for a bold tyre , my own fault for bean a twat and not changing it ! WELL DONE ON GETIN YOUR POINTS MATE ! LOL
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Chrissy
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Wasnt really looking for a well done tbh..
Not really commendable.
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Carl
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quote: Originally posted by smokey corsa
i heard a rumour that people with 9 points were generally more careful drivers as they were approaching a ban.
but if they were that careful then how did they get the 9 points
It's not hard to understand.
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John
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Where in Glasgow did you get done?
Hardly ever see traffic to the north.
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