welshbuddy Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 driving through a local village today, as i had some bad news, so was on way home not paying attention. as i looked up, i saw a speed van, I think *THINK* i was doing 45ish, in a 40mph zone! will that be picked up Daz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 In Wales? Almost certainly, I find them ruthless Sorry about the bad news, hope it's nothing too serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 ahhh reallly !!!! dude iv only just cleared my 3 points off , grrr ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 i only just cleared 3 points after 5 years, for doing 33 in a 30! seriously this country is sh1t!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjgreen3 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 If it was 45 bang on then you may get the option of a speed seminar course, IIRC its speed limit + 10% + 1mph ie 40 + 4 + 1 = 45mph. Anything over its a fine + points and under you get the all clear. The course is 2-4h long and costs 60 quid. However its better than the points + fine. They don't care as long as they get your money. You have a long 2 weeks ahead as this is the normal time period for a notifiable from the council/constabulary to be posted to your door. Fingers crossed for you. As with the income cut from central government local councils and constabularies are cracking down on offences that can generate revenue. Just noticed this is in Wales. As they run themselves and are separate to England's Government the rules may be different, it may be worth speaking to your council or local constabulary to find out if your *MATE* would get points and a fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 just wait and see if anything comes through if your speedo was showing 45 you might of still be round the 40mph marks. My brand new van still shows a few mph faster than im actually going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 45 on your speedo is probably 41/42 mph in reality, doubt you'll get into trouble for that. Have you compared it to a satnav/gps reading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 45 on your speedo is probably 41/42 mph in realtity, doubt you'll get into trouble for that. Have you compared it to a satnav/gps reading? Bobbeh is right, when I am doing 70 my sat nav says I am doing 63/64. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Current ACPO guidelines are 10% +2 so 46 mph. This is currently being reviewed and most forces have signed up to a new prosecution standard of 10% +9 so 53. Im not sure if it's been implemented yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Current ACPO guidelines are 10% +2 so 46 mph. This is currently being reviewed and most forces have signed up to a new prosecution standard of 10% +9 so 53. Im not sure if it's been implemented yet. I've heard about that but it must be for motorways and DCs only, surely? 10% + 9mph means you can get away with doing up to 42mph in a 30mph zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertwo Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 The next couple of weeks will be tough - I was doing over 30 when I saw a speed camera van a few weeks ago. I instantly slammed the brakes on and spent the following couple of weeks wondering whether or not I'd hear anything. Everytime the post came, I dreaded looking because I knew it really was 50/50 as to whether a NIP would be served. Anyway, over three weeks have passed now so I think I am ok. Hopefully you will be too! Keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I've heard about that but it must be for motorways and DCs only, surely? 10% + 9mph means you can get away with doing up to 42mph in a 30mph zone. If thats true I must have been really unlucky last week, Stopped for doing 43 in a 30. 3 points and £60 fine. Traffic Police with lazer gun just before a 30>40- Peeking out from behind a wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I think you'll be fine if your speedo read 45, but you'll soon find out. No need in worrying out it, you can't doing anything about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 up in mid/north wales get the optio of a "drivign safty couse" instead on 3points, but same £60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 yeh ill think ill do the course, 3 points is a joke! ! ahh well, if i get points, i get points, goverment blows ill tell you the outcome in 2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Most police forces take it at the reading and give you 1,2,or 3 per cent over the speed limit,my wifes car is 6mph out,vectra is 4 mph out,supra is bang on with the sat nav.my 300zx was 10 mph out. I hope yours is wrong and all will be ok.{This is currently being reviewed and most forces have signed up to a new prosecution standard of 10% +9 so 53...this is for m roads i'm sure ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 I hope matey !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keener Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Lots of info on speeding, tickets etc here http://www.speed-trap.co.uk/Home/Menu1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 seriously Wales is sh1t!!! Fixed that for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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