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I am worried I may have a speeding ticket


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ??

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