It was in daylight. Driver is 22 years old, has been licensed for 3.5 years and this is a first offence.
2007-12-30 04:23:50 · 37 answers · asked by Mimette 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
In the UK.
2008-01-01 06:23:18 · update #1
if no ticket issued in UK then RPS reported for summons
more than 20% above speed limit in fact over 1 1/2 times, then you will get maximum points a 150 fine and a months ban
2007-12-30 04:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by Philip P 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You will definateley get a ban of at least 6 months for being clocked at over 100 mph you do not have enough driving experience to pull the one that says " it was daylight" and dry" and of course you cannot call yourself a driver until you have driven everyday for five years.
You might save your licence if you get a solicitor and claim that you were only doing 97mph.
Although this is quite an irresponsible act you are still alive and did not kill anybody talk to the duty solicitor at the court
and good luck. p/s if you keep your licence the only way to hang on to it is abide by the law.
2007-12-30 07:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by maclaren 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Naughty naughty! A ban + points added & fine of up to £1000.
Before admitting anything, ask a solicitor to request the calibration certificate for THAT DAYS use of the radar gun / camera, you may get off with a lesser offence if the certificate is out of date!!. But I wouldn't hold your breath, as they have a miraculous habit of suddenly turning up! Question as to the accuracy of the time - is it one of the 'radio controlled' ones - set from the atomic clock - now in Cumbria, not Rugby as previously, It's your word against theirs as to where you were on that road at the specified time. How quickly can your car go from 70mph to 103mph?
2007-12-30 06:44:06 · answer #3 · answered by george d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you referred to the location as a "dual carriageway", I'm assuming this is in the UK.
I can't comment on the UK laws, but if this were in Florida, he would be cited for traveling at 34 Mph over the limit. If the road conditions were bad at the time, then he could be cited for willful and wanton, reckless driving, which would have put him in jail to be bonded out in the morning. It doesn't sound like this is what happened to him.
So, if he was only cited for the speed, he would be subjected to a fine of about $300, and he would receive 4 points on his drivers license, which would virtually guarantee an increase in car insurance premiums. He could also have his license suspended or revoked by a judge if he were to go to court.
Since this is his first offense, he could take the 6-hour drivers education course for an additional $50 and plead no contest, in which case he would receive no points on his license, however the record of the incident will remain on his license.
Another alternative is to go to court and give your reasoning why you believe you are not guilty. At that speed, it would be very hard to prove that you were not at least speeding.
2007-12-30 04:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by Gary D 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Your pal is speaking bo!!o.ok.!! it rather is: 30 on city except in any different case indicated. 60 on single carriageway and national velocity decrease (NSL) roads 70 on highway & Motorways those limits have been imposed as a approaches back as December 1965.
2016-11-26 20:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the way to get out of losin ur license is to go and do voluntry work for places like oxfam and other charitys where you have to use your car to deliver and pick up stuff for charity, thats how i got away with it.
If you dont, i'm affraid you WILL lose it as you were doing over 100MPH which is an instant ban unless you have good reasons and you will get a hefty fine.
Good luck
2007-12-30 06:17:57 · answer #6 · answered by LEIGHTON D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You weren't already arrested? If you are 25 or more over the speed limit here, you are immediately going to jail.
Where you are obviously does not have that much concern for the lives the driver was endangering, but I would hope they at least have the good sense to immediately take the license away. Too many people are killed by stupid, insensitive people. One has been located. Put 'em away!
2007-12-30 05:19:41 · answer #7 · answered by Zeno Evol 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ignoring the Americans and the plain wrong answers, yes, he is likely to be facing a ban plus a hefty fine. The ban is not compulsory and it MAY be possible for a good solicitor to put up a plea against it, but in the end it's down to the magistrates.
2007-12-30 04:37:42 · answer #8 · answered by champer 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'm a State Trooper in Mass. Your license will be revoked. Sorry. For every mile over the limit, there is a $5 addition to the base ticket of $60. You can also be charged with reckless driving and if you were street racing, and they find out, you will be charged with dangerous illegal activities too. It will be big bill. Like others said, if your income is 60% or more dependent on your driving (taxi, bus, limo driver) then you will be warned about losing your license. You should still expect the bill though.
2007-12-30 04:41:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
normally over 100 means instant short term ban but if your lawyer can justify it i.e you would loose your job they normally give you a hefty fine.
My workmate got done at a similar speed, he got 2 week ban so had to use 2 weeks holidays, £800 fine and 9 points.
He still kept his job though.
2007-12-30 04:33:26 · answer #10 · answered by Answers R Us 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋