26-01-2017, 08:08 AM
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Re: I am a criminal
Originally Posted by Primus1
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After driving for 37 years today I received my first speeding ticket, 58mph in a 60mph limit ( I was in a van 50mph) hopefully I can do a speed awareness course so avoiding the points, Anyone else done these courses? and what exactly is involved?
26-01-2017, 10:25 PM
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Re: I am a criminal
Originally Posted by Primus1After driving for 37 years today I received my first speeding ticket, 58mph in a 60mph limit ( I was in a van 50mph)
Originally Posted by Bruce
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Though to be honest I don't understand why you were booked if you were travelling less than the speed limit.
26-01-2017, 11:08 PM
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Re: I am a criminal
Originally Posted by Primus1
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After driving for 37 years today I received my first speeding ticket, 58mph in a 60mph limit ( I was in a van 50mph) hopefully I can do a speed awareness course so avoiding the points, Anyone else done these courses? and what exactly is involved?
Way way back many years ago 1960's I got stopped for doing 45 MPH I think it was on an unrestrictred road. The charge was driving a goods van with excess speed which was limited to 40mph according to the cops. This was my own private mini van with private road fund licence and fully insured.
That touch wood, is the only speeding fine I have ever got or will get.
I am seriously considering getting a dashcam, my thoughts are being aware that your driving is monitored for speed you will intend to keep speed down, let alone recording roads and accidents
26-01-2017, 11:18 PM
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Both my wife and I have been on speed awareness courses and, yes, they were interesting.Of course, you have to pay for them, and you end up paying pretty much as you would for a fine.
The advantages are two-fold: you don't get points on your licence; you make the buggers do something for their money.
One disadvantage, of course, is that you have to put aside a day of your time. That didn't bother me too much, though, as I'm retired.
26-01-2017, 11:18 PM
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Re: I am a criminal
Originally Posted by Pats
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Vans of a certain weight and size are restricted to 50mph.
BTW I have never been booked for anything in 54 years driving, though these days I rarely find speed limits a challenge and cruise control saves me where it is (like 40kph school zones).
26-01-2017, 11:38 PM
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https://www.gov.uk/speed-limitsHere are the restrictions on vehicles for the UK
27-01-2017, 12:58 PM
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Re: I am a criminal
Originally Posted by realspeed
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https://www.gov.uk/speed-limitsHere are the restrictions on vehicles for the UK
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