cadman 26 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Got caught doing 38mph in a 30 zone a while ago. I don't deny the speed but I'm a little miffed that i was caught by a mobile speed unit which was parked 100 yards after a speed camera. ( and they claim they're not just after our money ) Anyway i have been offered a speed awareness course. Has anyone on here been on one of these? If so, what sort of things can i expect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Yep, I did one, 3 hours of talking about speed. It's a slap on wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Got caught doing 38mph in a 30 zone a while ago. I don't deny the speed but I'm a little miffed that i was caught by a mobile speed unit which was parked 100 yards after a speed camera. ( and they claim they're not just after our money ) Anyway i have been offered a speed awareness course. Has anyone on here been on one of these? If so, what sort of things can i expect? Yes- I was caught doing 35 in a 30mph zone, by Northamptonshire Polizei, about 4 years ago. I went on the evening's course, paid my £60 fine and 0 points... The two officers who ran the course were very friendly and gave out some good advice- in a non-patronising way. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman 26 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Currently don't have any points on my license, do you think that it's worth the extra cash and the day off work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Currently don't have any points on my license, do you think that it's worth the extra cash and the day off work? Um- what happens if you don't go? Will you get points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman 26 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 Yeah 3 points and a £60 fine or £100 for the course and 0 points plus the day off work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 You would rather have 3 points on your license for 4 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I'd go to the course rather than take the 3 points. Bit of a cheek though isn't it, you've broken the law but pay some extra money and we'll let you off lightly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman 26 Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 You would rather have 3 points stay on your license for 4 years? No, obviously not. But i just think that these things are just another Labour stealth tax and out of principle i'm thinking of taking the points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Also those three points will increase your insurance premium about 10% (could be wrong...) for the next four years. Plus declaring a "clean licence" does sound better doesn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 No, obviously not. But i just think that these things are just another Labour stealth tax and out of principle i'm thinking of taking the points. You could always ask for more points and a smaller fine. Joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Got caught doing 38mph in a 30 zone a while ago. I don't deny the speed but I'm a little miffed that i was caught by a mobile speed unit which was parked 100 yards after a speed camera.? Precisely the reason why the camera van was there. To catch drivers like you who slow down for the camera and then speed up again. I'd take the course, you'll only be offered it once and what's a few hours against 4 years of increased insurance premiums? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcol Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 with what you will pay in insurance premiums will outweigh the fine anyway, if they would have offered me the course id have gone every night for a month:D, (but no they banned me, and even though i got the ban reduced and 3 points i cant get insured yet!!!!) take the course mate its only a few hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 You should go on the course. If there were 30 signs, a fixed camera AND a mobile camera, yet you were still speeding, you definitely need awareness training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I wonder if he'll ignore the signs in this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I did one a little while ago. My 'course' involved about 3 hours of admitting you were a speeder and discussing the reasons why people speed and the consequences of speeding. Then we had a little audience participation type test in small groups to see how many dangers we could spot in various pictures. In the afternoon, we then had to go out in pairs with an advanced driving instructor. For 15 minutes both me and my co-speeder had to drive 'normally', then we stopped and the instructor told us how terrible we both were. He then took the wheel and showed us his version of good driving... After that, we both had another half an hour of monitored/criticised driving, finally resulting in a written appraisal for us to take home pointing out our good and bad points. The thing that utterly amazed me, was that the driving instructor was trying to teach us how not to slow down! - Driving within the speed limits but watching ahead, and no to slow down for roundabouts or clearly visible junctions. If I'm completely honest, I was a bit shocked... It was almost like racing... Slowly! Anyway, it was worth paying an extra £40 to keep a clean license. And you get to keep a nice silver pen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I did one a little while ago. My 'course' involved.... That's not a course for speeding is it, for minor accidents (driver awareness) isn't it. I "had" to go on one too and went through same course. My driving review's main comment- "You like those roundabouts don't you!" (I had to stump up £160 though and no silver pen ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 that course sounds interesting lol. Did you dare to get the back end out? I just got done by a mobile camera and offered the course. I have 3 points already but didnt get offered it the first time :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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