the_host Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Ok guys, i know it;s my fault but i got caught last night by the police for using a mobile phone whilst drving the supra. Ended up with £60.00 fine, 3 points:cry: and have to produce my documents. Anyone know a way.. excuse.. anything that can get me out of the 3 points! Always had a clean license and want to keep it that way. Also as a mechanic the 3 points would effect my trade policy:blink: So any advice (apart from not using my mobile phone ) would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Nope, you've accepted the fixed penalty. The only way to appeal it is a court appearance and the onus will be on you to prove that you were using your phone for an emeregency purpose. My advice is to take the penalty and get a hands free kit installed in your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I would enquire as to whether the local Police do a road safety course or something. They usually have a course for speeding where you pay about £80 for the day and they don't put points on your licence. Not sure if they do anything so something as daft as using your mobile whilst driving...... Sorry, it's one of my pet hates!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 i got caught 4 weeks ago, he let me off though i was well lucky plus i never had my new tax disk in the window either:( my mate matt who is in the met police said i must have passed the w**ker test:blink: i already have 3 points and he saw that i was a hgv driver and said i could well do without another 3 points.. i said yes with my head down hahahaha he said don't let me catch you doing this again and said have a good night and went,i was a lucky boy that night.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_host Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Yeah i'm thinking if a court appearance is worth the hassle but a hands free kit will be going in 1st thing monday morning! By the way how long does a 3 point penalty stay on the license for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Yeah i'm thinking if a court appearance is worth the hassle but a hands free kit will be going in 1st thing monday morning! By the way how long does a 3 point penalty stay on the license for?? 4 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Elias Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I've got some great advise! Move to sweden!! Here theres no problem driving and talking in your cell at the same time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 One place I wouldn't want to drive then TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 4 years 4 YEARS.......It used to be 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Nope, you've accepted the fixed penalty. The only way to appeal it is a court appearance and the onus will be on you to prove that you were using your phone for an emeregency purpose. My advice is to take the penalty and get a hands free kit installed in your car. As above or as below I've got some great advise! Move to sweden!! Here theres no problem driving and talking in your cell at the same time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 well my dads trade policy which im on know about my 3 points so you would not need to worry:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 4 YEARS.......It used to be 3 Deffo 4.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I've got some great advise! Move to sweden!! Here theres no problem driving and talking in your cell at the same time.. Actualy that's a stupid bit of advise. Using your phone while driving is not a wise choice hence why people get and should get punished for it. Sorry dude I know it sux for you but, buy a handsfree if you need to speak on phone while you drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 4 YEARS.......It used to be 3 Pretty sure they can only be held against you for 3 years but i thought they stayed on your license for 5, not 4. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 speeding points stay on for 4,im 95% sure tho other points are 3 years,however i cant be certain about points for mobiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 and most insurance want to know about the past 5 years, which imo is disgusting, there not on you licence they should not be able to penilise you for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I hope you'll learn from from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I hope you'll learn from from this. More lessons at insurance renewal time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I thought they were introducing careless driving charge and 6 points with this offense? So tbh, 3 points currently would seem a light punishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 For the definitive answer re points on your licence see here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Talking on the mobile is bad but I have seen one today texting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Pretty sure they can only be held against you for 3 years but i thought they stayed on your license for 5, not 4. Scott =opI think they can be held against you (by insurance companies) for longer than they are are on your license, in some circumstances. ie speeding points are on your license for four years but you have to declare then to your Ins Co for five years. OTOH, drink/drug driving endorsements are on your license for like 11 years but you only have to declare then to Ins Co's for 5 years due to the Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act - or something like that Mad, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Talking on the mobile is bad but I have seen one today texting... I am a sales rep and must see dozens of people quite blatantly talking with their mobile at their ear.... I personally would be embarrased if other drivers saw me doing that. The penalties for me should be massive ie £1000 & Ban. I bet that will stop people. WTF are all these half measures about? I spend a lot of my time talking hands free whilst driving and I am beginning to worry if that is actually unsafe. I have been so engrosed in conversation that I have missed my turn off on the motorway or pulled out without thinking..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I answer known short calls on the phone while driving from time to time, but only when in heavy (near dead) traffic or while cruising on an empty motorway. It's takes zero concentration away from driving in those circumstances, however, lighting a cigarette, adjusting the radio or scratching an itchy nut is far more distracting -there are no penalties for those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Whilst thinking this'll provoke some flaming, I hope it doesn't... As a few years ago, all we did was point and moan at people who were on the phone when driving, the police would pull us over (If they wanted to) and tell us off, but that was it... A few years before, anyone could talk on the phone on their mobiles, and nothing would happen... The problem I have is with new laws coming in, they're not concentrating on the fact that most people don't know how to drive a car!... The Middle Lane Owners Club, OAP's who think 30mph is too fast (My Nan included bless her, I've tried to stop her or speed her up, the elderly are too stubborn... Ref : CJ ) Slow vehicles on the Motorways, people who swing out as they don't know where they're going, people who cut you up as they don't know where they're going!... Lazy truckers, people who drive for a living, and think they own the road (To defend yourself if you work for a living look at my whole post, I'm on about the ignorant ones), Yellow Box crossers, Red light jumpers, Even down to people with their foglights on... Why don't they get done for breaking the law, but if I go a bit over the limit on a totally quiet bit of road, I get prosecuted?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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