SVM 286
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Originally posted by DannyB
I got 3 for being in a bus lane (llpm at night) and 3 for being 8mph over the limit. I had to retake mine, such a ballache.
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andy1868
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Originally posted by CorsAsh
When I did a project in collaboration with the police at uni, they said as a rule of thumb, upto 80 years old they're not interested. 85-90 they might "make you aware of their presence as a warning", but over 90 you can expect a tug
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CorsAsh
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Not that kind of tug.
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andy1868
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that is a real shame
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CorsAsh
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Registered: 19th Apr 02
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"Good evening Sir, we've stopped you as you were travelling at an average of 102mph. Pants off please, hands where we can see them."
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MarkSport
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Originally posted by John G
bye bye license.
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SVM 286
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Originally posted by CorsAsh
"Good evening Sir, we've stopped you as you were travelling at an average of 102mph. Pants off please, hands where we can see them."
 If only.
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chrisritch
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Registered: 2nd Sep 08
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Originally posted by Ben G
there was a lad on traffic cops who got pulled in a lupo gti iirc doing 124mph by one of those laser things.
he went to court and got a 52 day ban or something and didn't have to retake his test. he was a new driver, 18 i think.
remember that episode lol, the narrating prick was saying that Lupo is Wolf in italian or something lol
also the lad was bricking it wasnt he lol
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Andrew
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You're doing over a 100MPH after a few months road experience. Very silly! We all break the rules and know there is always the risk of being caught.
Wish you luck with your court case!!
However, wanting someone to die with cancer. If you had seen your farther fight to live for 2 yrs with lung cancer you would not have said this. Dam right childish comment not called for.
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nall1608
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Registered: 5th Apr 09
Location: Preston, Lancashire
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Originally posted by jake_rob
was on way home from anglesey circuit on Saturday afternoon and i got pulled by a 3 series estate marked traffic car, he showed me the laser thing which said 102 and told me ill have to go to court and it will probably be a ban.
will be devoed if it does come to that as ive only just got my licence 2-3months ago so obviously i cant even afford to have 6 points or i lose it aswell.
whats the best thing i can say when i go to court?
does that laser thing actually tell him my reg?
could i argue that he got the wrong person cause he got me from 450 yards away traveling away from him so (hes got to of booted it to catch up lol)
thanks in advance for any replys
if you have a job try get your employer to write you a letter saying you will lose your job if you dont have your car and lisence, thats what i did and i got away with 5 points, also write a letter from yourself to, as this also helps. brings the letters to court with you and lick there arses and you might have a good chance of keeping your lisence.
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Ash_EP3
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More than likely going to be a ban im afraid... go to court say you were sorry for driving like a nob (perhaps you were in a hurry for something important?  )
As others have said, explain that you need your car for job/college etc and that might help in keeping your license...
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jake_rob
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Registered: 25th Feb 09
Location: Offerton, Greater Manchester
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Originally posted by Ash_EP3
More than likely going to be a ban im afraid... go to court say you were sorry for driving like a nob (perhaps you were in a hurry for something important? )
As others have said, explain that you need your car for job/college etc and that might help in keeping your license...
will it though? everyone keeps saying this to me but i thought i would be better arguing that the speedo on my car must have been faulty or something like that :/ looked on parkers and they say that the car i was in (58 plate punto 1.4 8v) does 103mph. I was hoping it said less than 102mph, so i could use that to say it wasnt capable?
the job i was ment to be starting is delevering pizzas  reckon that will help?
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GF-91
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I don't think it would help. They don't want someone to speed, even if the pizza was that important :/ .
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djmattyh
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nobody knows for sure what will happen to you. it is up to the law now i'm afraid. depending on the evidence, you could get just a speeding ticket or a ban.
good luck 
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Rick Draper
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quote:
Originally posted by jake_robthe job i was ment to be starting is delevering pizzas reckon that will help?
Yep that will help, you will be delivering them on a pushbike now
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jake_rob
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Registered: 25th Feb 09
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thing is though i need to either say im sorry and admit it or argue that i wasnt :/ stuck on what to say lol thnks for the help anyway
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GF-91
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If you can try and get away with it, then do.
It's not like you crashed.
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Eck
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You're best to hold your hands up, say you were a twat, and are extremely remourseful for your actions. Walking in and saying "prove it" will get you a lengthy ban, and a big fine.
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whitter45
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love these threads
Wil be interesting to see the outcome of this
A guy who works for me got cuaght last week doing 103 mph. He put his hand up pulled over and the screen in the traffic car had 2 speeds - 103 and 96. Basically he was offered 3 points or argue the cause
. He took 3 points
Another guy got caught cmoing off the toll at 107 and again got offered the points
I think they will ban you as it will make a point in court
However I drive in excess of 90 everyday on the motorways and ride the luck. All these cunts who say hope you get banned need to back off. As if you have never exceeded the speed limit by some margin in your life
I hope it goes as well as can be for you - but expect a ban and heavy fine
good luck
[Edited on 03-11-2009 by whitter45]
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VegasPhil
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Unlucky mate 
Millions of people drive at a ton on the motorway.
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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roybacer5
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Originally posted by _Allan_
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BradG
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Originally posted by loafofbrett
I've always wondered about the test resit thing, as my brother hadn't been driving 2yrs and got banned for drink driving then simply had to pay £90 (i think) to reapply for his license after the 12months. No re-test required.
Speeding bans are usually a month or two are they not?
[Edited on 01-11-2009 by loafofbrett]
I got £100 fine, 12 month ban and a DR10 endorsement on my license which i have to declare for the next 7 years to the insurance company, Didn't recieve any points and didn't have to do a re-test!  But for some reason on exactly the same type of car, same insurance company 12 months later my insurance for £118 cheaper?
Best off just showing remorse for your actions and admitting to the offence, dress smart and treat them with respect and they will hopefully be leniant!
Good luck to you mate  let me know the outcome
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craig_s
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Some people on this site need to grow up saying things like hope you get banned ect.
I regularly break speed limits and often take my car off the clocks,but theres a time and a place for everything,whats the point having a quick car if you don't use it?
At least he wasn't doing it in built up areas or by schools ffs !
Just to add i have a clean license and have never had any points.
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DizzyRebel
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Cant be arsed to sift through the bullshit but i had the same sort of experience.
When you go into court, make sure you tell them you are sorry etc and was only keeping up with traffic. If they ask what your excuse is for speeding, tell them there is no excuse - they like that.
Also make sure you say you need your licence for your job, and put into your plea that you have only had it for 2-3 months so 6 points will result in you needing to take your test again.
I told them all this, and they gave me a 6 month ban and a bigger fine instead of the 6 points that would have made me take my test again.
6 months and £400 later i re-applied for my licence and because i was smart and polite in the court room and explained my circumstances i didnt have to take my test again.
You might be really lucky depending on the magistrates on duty too, i had the cunt bunch and they were stern on me but a mate of mine had some soft ones a couple of weeks previous and got let off with a £120 fine for the same offence.
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Jordan C
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I got done for 101 in a 70 end result was a £200 fine and 4points
I went in and told them that i understood that i knew i could be banned and needed my lincence for my job etc
Depends on the judge tbh
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