osso Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Bugger, I am almost certain that A copper with a laser gun pointing at me driving downhill caught me doing 45 in a 30. I could quite have possibly been doing 50 my mind was elsewhere wanting to get home. To be honest I am not quiet sure what the actual speed limit is of this road, but I think all roads are 30mph unless otherwise stated. This particular road isnt in a built up area and has no street lighting so I've no idea if that makes a difference or not. Ah well, I will have to take whatever I get coming to me! I am 32 and never had points on my license before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 An SP30 won't put your insurance up much, the fine will probably be more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I thought they had to pull you over with a speed gun but not with portable cams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dane_stone Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 you'll probably just have to do a speed awareness course so no points but costs £90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hand held radar guns do not capture your details iirc, the police officer would have to pull you. I am sure Doug will be able to clear this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osso Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 I thought these hand held laser guns now have a digital camera onboard to capture the registration plate? Either way, I should've known better as it is a road I use every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannypunto Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 tell u what the amount of times ive gone past coppers with guns and van and thought of shittttte im gonna get a ticket and never heard nothin, the punishment is the next couple of weeks worrying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 It does seem like a very long time:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I got done for 55 in a 50 no speed awarness course for me the copper practicly wet himself when I asked about it. Insurance didnt change at all. Sky just said "it happens to everyone" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Hmm!! If you have got caught at 45 in a 30 I reckon it's 3 points and a £60 fine! If you we doing 50 then I reckon 6 points and higher fine courtesy of the court! When I got done for 59 in a 30 I got 6 points and a £68 fine as I told them I was skint. This was 12 years ago though!! H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I thought they had to pull you over with a speed gun but not with portable cams. Nope, you can report someone on index. There's no requirement to stop a driver at the time of the offence. Instead of writing a ticket, a process report book is written however, the notes must be written as soon as is reasonably practicable and the events must be fresh in the officers mind. and then a notice of intended prosecution will be sent to the registered keeper. This must be issued within 14 days from midnight on the day after the offence. Guess you'll have to wait 2 weeks to see if anything occurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osso Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 I thought thats what would happen, I swear the guy gave me the thumbs up as i drove past him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Myth busted, thanks Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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