this has got to be the most brainless driver going!
A motorist has pleaded guilty to driving at 172mph, making him the fastest speeder ever caught in the UK
why do people think its OK to drive so fast???
Personally i think the court should make a exsample of this pillock.
Your views please
2007-08-24 08:36:34 · 32 answers · asked by Python 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
the name removed to protect the innocent ( sorry i ment guilty) was caught in a random speed check on the A420 near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, driving a £98,000 3.6-litre Porsche 911 Turbo in January this year.
The current highest speed to result in a conviction is 156mph.
In 2003, car dealer *&^%^&*&& was caught doing 156mph in his 3.2-litre BMW M3 in Scotland. He was jailed for five months.
2007-08-24 08:54:57 · update #1
He should be jailed for a few months and banned from holding a license for life.
Speeding is usually totally unnecessary (except maybe in a serious emergency), but if somebody is going maybe 5 or 10mph over the speed limit they could reasonably be considered to at least be in control, and the law as it stands now seems fair. A fine and a few points would be a suitable punishment.
Somebody driving at 172mph, even on a quiet road, is seriously and recklessly endangering the lives of themselves and others, and they should be punished accordingly.
2007-08-24 08:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by adacam 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Well, if he was stupid enough to think he didn't run the risk of getting caught he deserves everything he gets. I read a while back of some guy on a brand new Fireblade clocked at, I think, 154mph. It took a helicopter, a fixed-wing aircraft and two counties to stop him, but they did in the end.
However, deep down I tend to agree with that_guy. At least he had a car capable of it and, presumably, was paying very close attention.
2007-08-24 22:12:02 · answer #2 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they don't ban drunk drivers for life then what can they do but fine and ban him for short period. Have seen drunk drivers in local court virtually get away with DUI as it would effect their business. Run a business and most courts will virtually turn nearly a blind eye. Be a common working stiff and watch out your for the high jump.
2007-08-24 08:43:29 · answer #3 · answered by john m 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry ,Python , if I'm repeating others.There are so many others replying to a good question,that I havent read them all..He was a twa@ (havent heard the word 'pillock' for years - brilliant.If this becomes a 'record' to beat , someone will get killed.Lock him up for a long time.(It won't happen as our judiciary bow to 'political correctness'.).He will get a wrist slap,but he's still a twa@'!! Good man Python.
2007-08-24 09:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it was a act of stupidity, the guy could have crashed into innocent people or even worse killed himself as well as others.What is sad in this case, the guy is getting the notoriety for something so careless as to endanger others.
2007-08-24 08:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by painterlady 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
at least 18 months jail banned for 3 years and have to take an extended test
2007-08-24 09:35:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He must have lost the plot. I hate it when driving at national limit being overtaken by ROAD HOGS. nur nur nu nur nur my cars faster than yours. see you up the road ahead where you have caused a tragic accident . You can be the safest driver going but can be harmed by such ipohs (insignificant pieces of humanity) Have a nice day or night! xxx
2007-08-24 08:57:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Driving at that speed should receive a lifetime ban from driving, as should drinking and driving.
2007-08-24 10:23:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Banned for life, I say, he is obviously a huge risk to other motorists. In an accident caused by him, he'd probably get away with scrapes and bruises whilst the innocent party was killed. Shouldn't be allowed on the road.
2007-08-24 08:42:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
I trust him more than I do someone going 50 while smacking their kids or talking on a cellphone. At least he was probably paying attention to the road in front.
2007-08-24 08:42:02 · answer #10 · answered by that_guy 5 · 9⤊ 1⤋