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| iruffell Member Since: 03 Sep 2010 Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire Posts: 343   
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We can't normally go fast enough to break speed limits  |
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18th Nov 2011 2:42pm |
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| twopoint6khz Member Since: 18 Aug 2011 Location: North Lakes Posts: 652 
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The solution to this is a 2.5 N/A engine, the only speed cameras you'll be setting off would be in 20mph limits
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18th Nov 2011 2:46pm |
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| DefenderOfTheEarth Member Since: 09 Nov 2010 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 1304 
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I think I'd consider a speeding fine a badge of honour in a Defender
Defender 110XS SW gone... now VW California 180 4 Motion. |
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18th Nov 2011 3:10pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101  
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got a row with humber side police as they sent the letter,y the time they got my reply they changed there mind and said i had to go to court....34 in a 30 dual carriage way!
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18th Nov 2011 3:10pm |
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| sc70 Member Since: 29 Jun 2010 Location: Tregaron Posts: 261  
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friend of mine got stoped he was doing 35 in a 30.
His choice was points and fine or go in to the primary school he was stoped seeding past and stand infront of the kids and explain why he was speeding,if theres a next time he's taking the points he said it was awful standing in front of a bunch of 5 year old while the gave him the third degree. |
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18th Nov 2011 7:32pm |
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| Buzz Member Since: 11 Oct 2011 Location: Inverness Posts: 235 
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Have done this to, 70 in a 60 on the A5 at Oswestry.
Was better than expected but as a advanced motorcycle rider I felt that they were bending the statistics to prove a point. A lack of observation and anticipation skills seem to be the biggest issues. I also noted most of the offenders were from offences in built up areas which is quite saddening. |
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18th Nov 2011 7:51pm |
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| Buzz Member Since: 11 Oct 2011 Location: Inverness Posts: 235
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Have done this to, 70 in a 60 on the A5 at Oswestry.
Was better than expected but as a advanced motorcycle rider I felt that they were bending the statistics to prove a point. A lack of observation and anticipation skills seem to be the biggest issues. I also noted most of the offenders were from offences in built up areas which is quite saddening. |
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18th Nov 2011 8:03pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578
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Maybe due to most speed cameras being in built up areas? One 4 mile stretch of road I know has 8 speed cameras on it. Oddly enough local resident have told me no major incidents. Further two miles up the road two primary school but no cameras. Where is the danger zone? Also most journeys are done in built up areas. Yes you can use statistics to prove almost anything you want to. Brendan |
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18th Nov 2011 8:39pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897 
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I had the course option a few years ago.
Only problem was I was on holiday in North Wales at the time. They insisted I took the course in North Wales - 600 mile round trip plus two nights B&B! So I took the points and the fine. One for the locals, one for the rest..................... |
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19th Nov 2011 3:08am |
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| xatzhs Member Since: 12 Dec 2010 Location: Northumberland & Down South Posts: 258 
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I had one earlier this year. 35 in a 30... Just wasn't concentrating on my speed - the same answer as nearly everyone who was asked 'Why were you speeding?'.
Was very surprised to note that I was one of (maybe) 2 or 3 under the age of 30... As it was nice and close, definitely worth avoiding the points IMHO. |
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19th Nov 2011 3:22am |
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| Glynparry25 Member Since: 16 Feb 2009 Location: Miserable Midlands Posts: 3015 
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I think it is all older people because everyone under 30 has a satnav which warns them of all cameras- as a result they do speed, but never get caught!
When I was in Germany I got a letter for doing 70kmh in road works (temp 50kmh limit). It cost me a total of 60 euro (£40), no points or courses. I feel that is a much better system. The fine equates to many things such as where you are and how much you were doing... eg. just over the limit on a motorway in the middle of nowhere would be about £30-50...... Just over the limit in a residential area would be about £80-100...... Just over the limit in a school zone- get your suit out, you are going to court. Glyn   |
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19th Nov 2011 6:54am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8578
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Speed in a work zone in Canada then penalty is doubled.
Work zone = road works coned off with proper signage etc. Brendan |
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19th Nov 2011 7:20am |
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| Ads90 Member Since: 16 Jun 2008 Location: Cots-on-the-Wolds Posts: 800 
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This is ludicrous, but it's not a Wales/England thing... My father in law had the same issue - caught in Bristol returning from dropping us off at the airport, and got the letter when he returned home to Cumbria - he asked if he could take the course more local & they said no. No argument about the punishment, but to be expected to drive nearly 300 miles each way is ridiculous! He took the points. |
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19th Nov 2011 1:20pm |
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| Buzz Member Since: 11 Oct 2011 Location: Inverness Posts: 235
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it's to do with the force area and how course funding works...
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19th Nov 2011 3:04pm |
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