Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
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Originally posted by James_DT
Wouldn't they just use VASCAR (sp?) instead of their speedo?
I had a Road Angel 2... So I think they didn't want to use it as I'd detect it and slow down.
But they didn't show me any evidence either? 
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Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
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out of curiousity what car do you have and what engine?
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britaxcooper
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Originally posted by Paul_J
out of curiousity what car do you have and what engine?
its a 1.4 corsa B 5 door, none ecotec engine
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Greg_M
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Registered: 2nd Sep 03
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i thought 20mph over the speed limit was instant ban?
even so 25mph over the speed limit must be 5 points at least
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Claire
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Registered: 19th Jan 03
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At the end of the day it's probably not such a bad thing that this has happened. If you do 85+ mph the day you pass your test can you imagine how fast you will be going in a few months time when you have more confidence. Don't take that in the wrong way - I hope you don't get a ban as I'm sure the thought of it will be enough to make you keep an eye on your speed in the future, I'm just saying it's maybe a blessing in disguise.
If you do end up going to court make sure you plead guilty as they take a dim view of people who are blatently guilty but waste time by denying it. If you accept your mistake (which you seem to have) then they are much more likely to see that you've learned your lesson!
Good luck!
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marklaruk
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Registered: 4th Sep 04
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theres something called drivers survival handbook, done by some cop who left the force and wrote a book...
http://www.drivershandbook.co.uk/cpc/
stuff in it like the laser cameras have to be tested EVERYDAY they are used.
duno if it will help but there u go anyway
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topshot_2k
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Registered: 1st Dec 03
Location: Northampton Drives: Pug GTi-6
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i thought 20mph over the speed limit was instant ban?
Nope, instant ban if your doing double the limit or over 100mph.
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RKS
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Registered: 2nd Mar 04
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wen i got done for doing 95 in a 70 i got a £60 fine and 3 points,
just after my test i had a big smash, and cudda got done for dangerous driving, but they offered me a driver improvement course instead,
you might get lucky and get offered the course, i'd imagine £60 and 3 points to be honest mate,
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RKS
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Registered: 2nd Mar 04
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Originally posted by marklaruk
theres something called drivers survival handbook, done by some cop who left the force and wrote a book...
http://www.drivershandbook.co.uk/cpc/
stuff in it like the laser cameras have to be tested EVERYDAY they are used.
duno if it will help but there u go anyway
i've heard about all that stuff too, problem is if u get away with a speeder by saying stuff like that, it will piss the cops of and u will be getting pulled every other day for shite reasons
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
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Originally posted by Paul_J
haha that is pretty stupid.
What limit road was it?
dual carriage way? limit is 60 or 70? - 25 over? 95 mph 
ouch... you may be lucky with 3 points and 60 pound fine...
says u 
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britaxcooper
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Registered: 31st Jan 05
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Originally posted by --Rikki--
wen i got done for doing 95 in a 70 i got a £60 fine and 3 points,
just after my test i had a big smash, and cudda got done for dangerous driving, but they offered me a driver improvement course instead,
you might get lucky and get offered the course, i'd imagine £60 and 3 points to be honest mate,
well thats what im hoping
just have read this tho
http://www.roadsafetyuk.co.uk/camnews.htm
look at the table at the bottom, so under the new rules after the election then i would be screwed. Yet surely my ticket will fall under old rules?
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Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Claire
At the end of the day it's probably not such a bad thing that this has happened. If you do 85+ mph the day you pass your test can you imagine how fast you will be going in a few months time when you have more confidence. Don't take that in the wrong way - I hope you don't get a ban as I'm sure the thought of it will be enough to make you keep an eye on your speed in the future, I'm just saying it's maybe a blessing in disguise.
If you do end up going to court make sure you plead guilty as they take a dim view of people who are blatently guilty but waste time by denying it. If you accept your mistake (which you seem to have) then they are much more likely to see that you've learned your lesson!
Good luck!
I disagree - I think everyone on the day they pass gives it a bit of a blast just because of the final freedom of being able to  This guy was just quite unlucky.
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britaxcooper
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Well yeah i admit i was in the wrong, but this was a wide road and there was no cars about nearly 8pm so no traffic really either. was safe around me and i just accelerated. But yes i know i was in the wrong and i should have known what speed i was doing, very stupid to get caught where i did as ive seen them there before. I aint been over the speed limit since then again im going through town rather than the bypass, less boring!
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dannycorsa c
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Registered: 8th Mar 03
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u shud just get 3 points and 60quid fine! probably wont go to court ul get a letter thru the door asking if u want to just take the points rather than going to court
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J da Silva
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Registered: 10th Apr 03
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read your first post, ummmm yeah, your a twat alright! 
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Jamescorsa97
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Registered: 19th Aug 04
Location: Middlesbrough Drives: Cliosport 182
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Accept the points and learn your lesson if possible!! I would hate to go to court but i would say your looking at a 60 pound fine and 3 points imo.
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britaxcooper
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Registered: 31st Jan 05
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Well yeah as ive said i have learnt my lesson for sure. I'll go to the station tomorrow if i get all the stuff for the producer ready. Will report back what happens.
Hopefully it will be nice and easy, accept the points. Doesnt really seem like it happened now the day after, didnt break the limit tonight on a fairly long drive yet it still was enjoyable, back roads are more fun
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Paul H
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Registered: 11th Aug 03
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i got 5 points for doing 25 mph over the speed limit + a £250 fine.they let me off a bit as i told them i needed my license else would loose my job
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RCS
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Registered: 26th Jan 05
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The new radios the police use interfere with the speed detecting equipment. To catch anyone they have to switch it to TXI mode, which then makes the radio inactive.
Every button they press on the radios is logged, so I'd find out which radios the officers had, and then ask them to prove to you that they were switched to TXI mode at the time of your offence.
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britaxcooper
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Registered: 31st Jan 05
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Originally posted by chewy
i got 5 points for doing 25 mph over the speed limit + a £250 fine.they let me off a bit as i told them i needed my license else would loose my job
what speed limit were you in? or doesnt that matter.
A lass i know on msn is telling me its more than likely a ban because of being a new driver.
IM getting worried again now! 5 points id accept but theres no way i want to loose my lience! I cant really say i need my job as i dont work, just at college full time.
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