SupraDan24 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 As per title, a friend asked me if he would still get points for speeding, even if he wasnt pulled over. It was a policeman standing on a fly over with a gun, he was definately over the speed limit and the policeman definately pointed the gun at him (and others infront) but he didnt get pulled over. I dont think it was out the back of a police van, the way he descibed it the policeman was just stood there with the gun watching the traffic. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 not a 100% sure but if no picture was taken just a reading should he not be in the clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thats immediately what i thought, but i thought i'd double check on his behalf. I cant see how they could fine you without photographic evidence, but stranger things have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertwo Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I'll let you know in the next couple of weeks. Something very similar happened to me on Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 If it is a radar gun (which it sounds like), then they need to pull you over. The camera's from the back of the vans don't though as they have the photograhpic evidence. Tell him to wait 14 days, if he has nothing in through the post, then his fine. I think the letter he should be worried about is called a NIP (Must be served within 14 days). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 There must be some sort of evidence or be pulled by the rozzers. I imagine your mate has got away with it..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Cheers Abz, thats exactly what i was thinking so i'm fairly confident he should be okay. I should blame myself for his speeding antics really....i took him out in the Supra the other day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Cheers Abz, thats exactly what i was thinking so i'm fairly confident he should be okay. I should blame myself for his speeding antics really....i took him out in the Supra the other day are you implying that you may have gone a couple of mph over the legal limit? surely not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 got a few copper mates n they say if theres no proof then ur home free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 in these circumstance, dont the guys on the bridge have a support car on the motorway so they can then tug you once they radio through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 are you implying that you may have gone a couple of mph over the legal limit? surely not. I can neither confirm of deny exceeding the speedlimit...in my BPU 6 Speed Twin Turbocharged Toyota Supra.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 As stated above if nothing is heard in the next two weeks then the likely hood that you got away with it increases dramatically. The first thing that would come through the post is the NIP - Notice of Intended Prosecution - which would require the registered keeper of the vehicle to identify the driver at the stated time and date. This is a legal requirement, so if you stated that you didn't know or would not disclose such information then you would be charged under s172 RTA. By stating you were the driver a case would be forwarded to the area fiscal who would decide whether to take up the prosecution (this is based on pre agreed percentages over the limit and are different in each area). If they did then you would receive a copy complaint outlining the offence and whether you wished to plead guilty or not. Not = Going to Court. Guilty = license endorsed accordingly. Just some info incase anything does come through mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Cheers for that westy, most appreciated, i'll let him know if anything comes of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 If it was at acle then the 2 coppers there are more interested in catching people with radar jammers. They seem to get more cash than just speeding. Not that is why they would do it of course. About time the limits in certain places at certain times was increased anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 If it was at acle then the 2 coppers there are more interested in catching people with radar jammers. They seem to get more cash than just speeding. Not that is why they would do it of course. About time the limits in certain places at certain times was increased anyway. Time to build a stelth car with radar absorbing materials and dispersive surfaces, then you wont need a jammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Time to build a stelth car with radar absorbing materials and dispersive surfaces, then you wont need a jammer. Or just paint your car black, remove all distintive features and drive as fast as you want and just make sure they don't catch you. Just like Ghostrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Or just paint your car black, remove all distintive features and drive as fast as you want and just make sure they don't catch you. Just like Ghostrider Sound advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Or maybe, drive at the speed limit? Radical thought I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Sound advise It'd be easier than making the bodywork so it deflects lasers and can't be picked up. It has to be black though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 are you implying that you may have gone a couple of mph over the legal limit? surely not. No worries dude in these circumstance, dont the guys on the bridge have a support car on the motorway so they can then tug you once they radio through? That is normally how they do it, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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