that if you do not receive notification of exceeding the speed limit within a 14 day period that you cannot receive fixed penalty points or a fine...?
I was in the car with my brother.. we were chatting away and then realised he was going 35mph in a 30mph country lane zone. It's highly possible he will receivepoints as a friend of mine got them for going 32 mph in a 30mph area!
If the above isn't true about the 14 day notification period .... any legal experts out there?
2006-06-09 14:07:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Didn't see a flash but that was only because we were too busy looking down at the speedometer. So don't now if it went off I'm afraid.
2006-06-09 21:44:04 · update #1
If you are going more than 10% higher than the speed limit ie 67 in a 60 zone or 56 in a 50 zone then you can get points and a fine.
I got points and a fine for 34 in a 30 zone.
It can take up to a month for the fine etc to come through - there is no time limit on it.
2006-06-09 16:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definitely untrue - sorry about that.
It would be like saying, if you hadn't been caught within 14 days for a murder that you committed, then you couldn't be charged. :o)
The fact is that speeding, whether we agree or not, is against the law - therefore, theoretically, the ticket could arrive ten years from now and the fine and points would still be valid.
The 10% rule doesn't apply either. You can be fined and receive points for exceeding the limit by even 1 mile. Remember these are LIMITs, not suggestions or guidelines - That's why they're called Speed limits, not speed suggestions.
Anyway, I digress. On the up side it may be that the camera wasn't working, didn't have film, or any number of other reasons why you haven't received a ticket yet. I was flashed doing 40 in a 30 zone and I never got a ticket.
Puts me in mind of a story about someone who received a ticket through the post accompanied by a photo of him speeding.
He sent a photo of the £30 required to pay the fine.
By return post, he received a photo of handcuffs.
Apparently he paid the fine.
Good luck.
2006-06-14 06:10:29 · answer #2 · answered by nagaqueen13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truth is that the police authority must send you notification of a speed camera violation within 14 days otherwise it is unenforceable and cannot be taken any further.A speeding offence is not a criminal offence like murder is (refer to previous answer ) therefore different rules apply. So the 14 day rule DEFINITELY applies. Once they have informed you then yes, it can take months for it all to be sorted but they HAVE to inform you of the initial offence within the 14 days. So remember this if you do get a letter on day 15 (hope you don't) My daughter is a police officer .
2006-06-14 13:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by little weed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not mention even whether you saw flashlight for catching you by camera. Maybe it was out of order ;-)))
These cameras are not for prevention, the accidents happen any way, they are for draining your pocket! It's been proved by police authorities!
Do not worry, wait. Nothing comes - no points!
2006-06-10 03:03:50 · answer #4 · answered by Margaret golden girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no period of grace.
There are also different types of cameras. One enforced by police and those enforced by local council.
2006-06-14 21:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by dcukldon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hang in there...my last fine took a while to come through, no hang on my last one came quite quickly, but yes the other took time!
2006-06-10 02:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If what you say is true, I thin I'd be looking for another country to live in.
2006-06-09 21:16:10 · answer #7 · answered by Billy M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything is not untrue.
2006-06-09 22:47:44 · answer #8 · answered by Kango Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋