Aplogies, but i need some advice because.....

[Umar B]

...i received a speeding ticket through the post, i still can not belive its happened. this is the first time ever i've received one, but i was wondering if anybody could tell me if you get points AND a fine if it is the first time, or can they be a bit leanient (sp?)

i admit it was my own mistake as i was late for work ( for the first time in ages) and hit the lound pedal a bit to much.

any help will be much appreciated

[domster]

points and a fine, Umar, I'm afraid

probably 3 points and 60 quid or something - been about 6 years since my last one, although a bit overdue as I did double the speed limit on the M40 this morning

no leniency - it's an absolute offence - although this could be reduced in mitigation if you took it to court (for 3 points and 60 quid I wouldn't bother). If you were taking the wife to hospital, outrunning a mad axeman, or your accelerator had stuck, then pleading mitigating circumstances would make some sense.

Cheers and bad luck
Dom

[Umar B]

Thanks Dom, so should i see my insurence rocket aswell? does it go up by much? (for a 21 years old)


Stupid thing was on that day i got fined for being 2 min late at work, my office computer got fried, got slaped on the face by a woman collegue (don't ask, long story) and at the end of the day my car would refuse to start. There was only one thing going through my mind...BOOX!!!!!!!!

Oh well, good bye and farewell Lotus Elise.......

[anonymous-user]

i think its www.speed-trap.co.uk or something along those lines. its a really good site with loads of useful advice about what to do. there may be other sites out there similar to this one. good luck

[fatsteve]

Umar,

If its any consolation I found that the first offence doesn't hit you too hard on insurance. I only got a TS10 (jumping a red light), this was 3 points and £40 (is think) fine. Same points but not sure if this is a lesser offence than speeding.

I don't think it dented my premium too much, 10% max I found

Steve

[mondeoman]

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Thanks Dom, so should i see my insurence rocket aswell? does it go up by much? (for a 21 years old)


Stupid thing was on that day i got fined for being 2 min late at work, my office computer got fried, got slaped on the face by a woman collegue (don't ask, long story) and at the end of the day my car would refuse to start. There was only one thing going through my mind...BOOX!!!!!!!!

Oh well, good bye and farewell Lotus Elise.......

That is one b****r of a day - time for a . I REALLY wanna know the story about the slap tho.

[domster]

Yeah, tell us about the slap! Sounds a classic.

Re insurance, most insurance companies 'let you off' one speeding offence, as they reckon everyone gets one at some point, even the numpties. It shouldn't affect your insurance at all, to be honest.

If it's a non 'SP' speeding offence, like the traffic signal violation then they may look at it differently.

Don't let it put you off a Lotus Elise. I got an SP30 (3 points) in 1995 and had a Caterham on the drive, fully comp, no NCB for just 600 quid the next year aged 23.

Cheers
Domster

[MikeyT]

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i got fined for being 2 min late at work

Christ, bit serious where you work aren't they ? Is that McDonalds?

[Umar B]

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i got fined for being 2 min late at work

Christ, bit serious where you work aren't they ? Is that McDonalds?

two words.....PHIL GREY he is the BIG BOSS of trade sales so if you want your knee caps where nature intended, your never late

i'll tell you about the SLAP in my next post.

[richb]

quote:two words.....PHIL GREY he is the BIG BOSS of trade sales so if you want your knee caps where nature intended, your never late

Is his th efat Bentley which parks on the pavement outside the cafe? I'll get some pikies round to nick the wheels if you want!

[Umar B]

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Is his th efat Bentley which parks on the pavement outside the cafe? I'll get some pikies round to nick the wheels if you want!

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ER... which bently, the green one, blue one, black one or silver one?

No use getting pikys to nick all his wheels, he'll know most of them.

Anyway, about this bird who slapped me, it was all a big accident all that happened was we were at McD's drive though and as i gave her the tray of milk shakes i ACCIDENTLY put my hand on her ample bossom, the next thing i know my glasses are in the footwell somwhere and my head hurts, i suppose its a natutal thing for a woman to react like that, or am i wrong

BTW she aplogiesed and said she new it was an accident so everthing was OK.

[domster]

IMHO it was an excuse to clobber you, Umar!

She must be a sadist. Don't wear a leather mask with a zip to work, or you'll really set her off.

[billb]

3 points?? you want to live in northampton - i have 14 now!! we have more speed cameras than roads. points dont seem to affect insurance as much as u'd think unless its cos of drink driving but then u deserve it

[mel]

Am I thick but who's Phil Grey and more importantly who's Miss Whiplash with the big norks??? got any piccies ???

[Umar B]

thanx for the info guys

quote:IMHO it was an excuse to clobber you, Umar!

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i seem to have that type of effect on people


So what you are all saying is i have nothing to worry about? i can still dream of owning an elise?!

after how long do you get to know the out come as i posted off the paper work a few days a go.

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