Oh well, looks like I won't be joining you......
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.....for many events or meetings next year!
I finally received my summons from being pulled over for speeding in June this year.
As the speed was 120mph, and I already have 6 points, I've been told the I could get £500+ fine, 5 points, 12 month ban and a possible re-test!
I'll keep you posted (my court date is 23rd October), but it looks likely I'll miss the 2007 season! OOPS!
Darren
I finally received my summons from being pulled over for speeding in June this year.
As the speed was 120mph, and I already have 6 points, I've been told the I could get £500+ fine, 5 points, 12 month ban and a possible re-test!
I'll keep you posted (my court date is 23rd October), but it looks likely I'll miss the 2007 season! OOPS!
Darren
Edited by iluvmercs on Thursday 12th October 03:10
Thats not good Darren. Hope the hearing goes better than expected for you.
What a pain! Hope that they are lenient on you. Bad luck Darren - really hope it's not as bad as a ban. Ow. Sorry to hear that Darren. If you can claim that you need to eb able to drive for your livelihood they might reduce the ban and crank up the fine.
Can you change your name to PC Milton? That'll clear you up to 160mph... best not mention it in court though, those miserable creations called magistrates have your knackers on the desk - and damn well know it.
Can you change your name to PC Milton? That'll clear you up to 160mph... best not mention it in court though, those miserable creations called magistrates have your knackers on the desk - and damn well know it.
Would it cheer you up to remind you you'll save Ks on petrol and insurance?
Thought not...
but you can always blag a lift to PHEA if you know anyone else nearby...?
Actually, at 11 points that's a discretionary ban, not compulsory. You might do well to visit www.abd.org.uk and see what pleadings you can cook up to minimise the hit.
Thought not...
but you can always blag a lift to PHEA if you know anyone else nearby...?
iluvmercs said:
I could get £500+ fine, 5 points, 12 month ban and a possible re-test!
Actually, at 11 points that's a discretionary ban, not compulsory. You might do well to visit www.abd.org.uk and see what pleadings you can cook up to minimise the hit.
Edited by simpo two on Thursday 12th October 13:09
You could plead:
"I only got caught because I wasn't using foreign plates like eveybody else"
www.dodgy-number-plates.com
Probably won't help much though.
Bad luck btw. There but for the grace of lady luck/Roadangel/Bell-Euro550 go I.
"I only got caught because I wasn't using foreign plates like eveybody else"
www.dodgy-number-plates.com
Probably won't help much though.
Bad luck btw. There but for the grace of lady luck/Roadangel/Bell-Euro550 go I.
Thanks John, I'll have a little look at that site, but I have been told just to go there all pressed and dressed, and be very hungry for humble pie! 
Steve, I have a Road Angel, but the Trafpol used VASCAR, so no signal was given off for the device to pick up.
After speaking to an ex-Trafpol friend, it appears somewhat of an irony that I caught using this system, and he said its rarely used nowadays! Such is Sods Law!!
Darren
Steve, I have a Road Angel, but the Trafpol used VASCAR, so no signal was given off for the device to pick up.
After speaking to an ex-Trafpol friend, it appears somewhat of an irony that I caught using this system, and he said its rarely used nowadays! Such is Sods Law!!
Darren
Feel sorry for you.
I think we have all been travelling at 120 mph at least during somepoint over the last 12 months.
If you have not done so already I suggest you contact Roger Brown at Malletts in Fakenham 01328 862800 he represented Rio Ferinand and has helped many people who were facing the loss of their licences and got them not guilty verdicts.
Seeing as you are in Shipdham I should be able to give you the odd lift in my silver thing.
I think we have all been travelling at 120 mph at least during somepoint over the last 12 months.
If you have not done so already I suggest you contact Roger Brown at Malletts in Fakenham 01328 862800 he represented Rio Ferinand and has helped many people who were facing the loss of their licences and got them not guilty verdicts.
Seeing as you are in Shipdham I should be able to give you the odd lift in my silver thing.
Edited by Racingdude009 on Saturday 14th October 21:05
busta said:
Hi Darren, i'd seen this post before and thought it was pretty unucky but I didn't realise who it was so didn't think much of it.
Anyway, just realised its you and thought i'd better say bad luck, sorry to hear about it!
Hope the judge takes kindly to you!
Bernie (of Langley fame)
Anyway, just realised its you and thought i'd better say bad luck, sorry to hear about it!
Hope the judge takes kindly to you!
Bernie (of Langley fame)
Crikey! Bernerd! I never knew you were a PHer!
Long time no see buddy!
Darren
Okey dokey....I met my solicitor yesterday (Thursday).
After a lengthy discussion its been confirmed I cannot get out of this one, so a guilty is best, however we discussed various things to put forward to the court to hopefully show the magistrates I'm not some chavvy boy racer who can't drive properly!
The solicitor did say I can't get both points AND a ban. However, if the court decides to ban me for the offence, then its descretionary. If they give me points for the offence, its most likely going to be 6 points, which means I'd get the totting up ban (also for a 6 month duration). There was talk that I could be given a community service order, which could lower either my fine or my ban.
Obviously this is all up to how the magisrate is feeling on the day, so watch this space....until then.....1 and a half weeks of driving left
Darren
After a lengthy discussion its been confirmed I cannot get out of this one, so a guilty is best, however we discussed various things to put forward to the court to hopefully show the magistrates I'm not some chavvy boy racer who can't drive properly!
The solicitor did say I can't get both points AND a ban. However, if the court decides to ban me for the offence, then its descretionary. If they give me points for the offence, its most likely going to be 6 points, which means I'd get the totting up ban (also for a 6 month duration). There was talk that I could be given a community service order, which could lower either my fine or my ban.
Obviously this is all up to how the magisrate is feeling on the day, so watch this space....until then.....1 and a half weeks of driving left
Darren
Darren,
Not wanting to piss on your fireworks but my father got caught speeding at 87 in a 60. As he already had 9 points, it went to court. He as given a 6 month ban with £150 fine. Only plus point is all the points were wiped off his licence when he got it back (although the ban was on there)
Fingers crossed for you though mate. I think taking into account where you live (in the sticks) a car is an essential item for independance and especially for your extended education (journeys to UEA). Could be looking at a heavy fine plus points. Then again if you've got 9 already..........I'll be quiet now
Kev
Not wanting to piss on your fireworks but my father got caught speeding at 87 in a 60. As he already had 9 points, it went to court. He as given a 6 month ban with £150 fine. Only plus point is all the points were wiped off his licence when he got it back (although the ban was on there)
Fingers crossed for you though mate. I think taking into account where you live (in the sticks) a car is an essential item for independance and especially for your extended education (journeys to UEA). Could be looking at a heavy fine plus points. Then again if you've got 9 already..........I'll be quiet now
Kev
iluvmercs said:
There was talk that I could be given a community service order, which could lower either my fine or my ban.
That seems like a good option. Remember that courts are unlikely to take away your livelihood, so if you think of as many reasons why you NEED to be able to drive, get them in. Living in Nowheresville, needing to get to college when there are no buses, seeing your poor gran in hospital, taking your brother's kids to school because he's broken his leg (adapt story to suit!) - should help swing you away from a ban. Character references can't do any harm either - assuming they say you are a sound chap and not a homicidal axe maniac...
Is the 'retraining' course (ie sitting in class with a patronising Plod to be told that good driving = drive at 30) - an option?
evolutionvalet said:
Then again if you've got 9 already..........
I've only got 6, though 
simpo two said:
iluvmercs said:
There was talk that I could be given a community service order, which could lower either my fine or my ban.
That seems like a good option. Remember that courts are unlikely to take away your livelihood, so if you think of as many reasons why you NEED to be able to drive, get them in. Living in Nowheresville, needing to get to college when there are no buses, seeing your poor gran in hospital, taking your brother's kids to school because he's broken his leg (adapt story to suit!) - should help swing you away from a ban. Character references can't do any harm either - assuming they say you are a sound chap and not a homicidal axe maniac...
Is the 'retraining' course (ie sitting in class with a patronising Plod to be told that good driving = drive at 30) - an option?
I haven't been told retraining with a 'high-and-mighty' plod is an option, probably down to the speed involved.
We'll put forward a variety of things: mentioning I live in the middle of no where; saying I was borrowing my Dads car to get the airport in time because we were late leaving Norwich to get to Gatwick; I took into account the current road conditions - dry, clear, warm day with straight near empty duel carriageway; I'm currently unemployed with £50 a week allowance from my parents which includes petrol costs, although I'm currently seeking a job; I occasionally take my Dad to work in London and bring the car back; I was polite and courteous and knew I had done wrong - Policeman wrote that in his statement
; I was very aware of my surroundings as I saw the police car on the slip road immediately - Policeman wrote that down too! Darren
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