If I were, hypothetically :-), to be caught t on camera (by a mobile camera unit sitting on a bridge over the dual carriageway) doing something between 80-90 mph (according to me satnav, not my speedometer), any idea what the fine and points will come to? I have a clean license to date.
2007-12-15 20:05:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
John I said abouve - "Should be £ 60 + 3 points. The Police have to point their camera at a flat surface to get a reading so use your front number plate. I hear that if you angle it slightly upwards that throws their beam into the sky and they don`t get a reading!!"
Sorry "John I" its a myth along with hanging a CD from the rear view mirror will reflect the beam , as long as the beam hits the surface it will bounce back to give a reading no matter what angle of the object it hits, it can be hard to hit the number plate of a vehicle moving at speed so sometimes we hit the bonnet and on many cars they are at all sort's of angles, i have yet to find a vehicle i could not get a reading off, hence why it can be used to take the reading of any object shape, size etc.
As for the question, most are correct in it will typically be a £60 fine and 3 points unless you ask the matter to go to court which if found guilty they may increase the penalty and add court costs.
2007-12-15 20:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by mafiaboss_nz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
But given such a high speed there is a very good chance that you will end up in court.
There is now a national scheme which will allow drivers to take part in a speed awareness course as an alternative to prosecution. However, as this scheme is a new initiative it may be that some forces have not yet set it up at a local level.
In order to qualify for the course, the driver must not have exceeded the speed limit by excessive amounts. Each force will set it's own trigger speed limits. A driver may only attend one course in three years and the offer of a course is at each Force's discretion.
The course aims to improve the quality of the driving of the participants and also make them more aware of the consequences of speeding.
You should inform your insurance company as the details you provide them form the basis for the quote and the subsequent cover. If any of the details change and if you do not inform them, it may invalidate your insurance cover.
The penalty points are valid for three years but need to remain on your licence for four years. After four years, if you wish you may apply for a new counterpart licence that will not have any record of the points on it.
You will need form D1 (previously D750) and a fee of £19.
2007-12-16 04:39:39 · answer #2 · answered by Leo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd reckon a fine of minimum sixty quid and three points.
Loved the guy who thinks fifteen mph over the limit is really fast and you'd end up in court... If the CPS took everyone on the motorways driving at eighty five to court, the courts wouldn't have time to do anything else. That's only marginally over the speed that traffic on open stretches runs at.
If it's over ninety, then it MIGHT go to court. If it's over a hundred, might as well find a solicitor.
2007-12-18 12:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by Beastie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a statuary £60 fine and 3 points
Apparently your speed on a Sat NAV is more accurate than your speedometer.
I asked this question a couple of weeks ago because I had the same problem with the difference in speeds.
2007-12-16 04:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the moment you get three points for each speeding offence. However, there is legislation either already in place or about to be put into place, which will mean six points for a speeding offence. Which means confiscation of license following the second offence. Six plus six = twelve = max points = loss of license etc.
2007-12-16 04:18:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Providing it was a speed camera and not an A.N.P.R. ie automatic number plate recogniser, you would usually get a £60 fine and 3 points if you were caught.
2007-12-16 04:17:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got a ticket recently for going 36 in a 30 and it was a 100GBP fine. I do not have a UK license yet (driving on my US one for now) so I do not know about the points.
2007-12-16 04:14:13 · answer #7 · answered by LJP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be 3 points and £60. Simple as that.
2007-12-16 05:20:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be £ 60 + 3 points. The Police have to point their camera at a flat surface to get a reading so use your front number plate. I hear that if you angle it slightly upwards that throws their beam into the sky and they don`t get a reading!!
2007-12-16 04:16:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a £60 fine and 3 points. Hope you don't get anymore!!
2007-12-18 11:31:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋