Summons to court
19-10-2006, 06:26 PM
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Summons to court
on a speeding charge of 66 in a 30, would you attend court or just admit guilty on the form and then sedn it???
Mitigating cicumstances is a Honda was right up me ass, and i mean like 1 ft away from me bumper
Unmarked volvo got me on vid camera. Even he stated in his statement in front of me i was forced to drive quicker
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19-10-2006, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mercury grey minter
I thought DOUBLE the speed limit was a BAN. 
thing is , letter come today and its at court on tuesday so tbh guys, i really dont have much time to find out what to do??? I am working weekend, my next day off now HAS to be Tuesday.
19-10-2006, 06:40 PM
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I've always wondered why the excuse "he was sitting on my bumper behind me" gets used......it's not as if the car behind you was pressing on your accelerator, and if they hit you, it's their fault? 
19-10-2006, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan B
I've always wondered why the excuse "he was sitting on my bumper behind me" gets used......it's not as if the car behind you was pressing on your accelerator, and if they hit you, it's their fault?
Would you do that in you RS?????? Doubt it.
19-10-2006, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by the sludge
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i think they have 14 days to serve a notic on you if not tell to fuck off
19-10-2006, 06:51 PM
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i only got mine this morning. Dont give me much time to prepare. Ideally to piss em off, i want the copper there as a witness. I even called a solicitors today, and they didnt call me back
19-10-2006, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by the sludge
Originally Posted by Dan B
I've always wondered why the excuse "he was sitting on my bumper behind me" gets used......it's not as if the car behind you was pressing on your accelerator, and if they hit you, it's their fault?
Would you do that in you RS?????? Doubt it.
To see a speed camrea van fort it was a 60 and it turned out it was a 30
(and it was duel cariage way ffs with a 30 limit ) Also my speedo had stopped working again so 56 was'nt a bad guees by gong on the revs 
All the best for you m8
19-10-2006, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan s1
Originally Posted by the sludge
Originally Posted by Dan B
I've always wondered why the excuse "he was sitting on my bumper behind me" gets used......it's not as if the car behind you was pressing on your accelerator, and if they hit you, it's their fault?
Would you do that in you RS?????? Doubt it.
To see a speed camrea van fort it was a 60 and it turned out it was a 30
(and it was duel cariage way ffs with a 30 limit ) Also my speedo had stopped working again so 56 was'nt a bad guees by gong on the revs All the best for you m8
19-10-2006, 07:01 PM
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I sent a letter off that Andyesscos told me whot to put as it had got him off in the past But it did'nt go down well they sent a snotty one back and offered me the Warness course and i got 3 points Ł60 fine and it cost me Ł110 for the course Better then a ban as i have my FULL HGV so would have been well fcuked
so would have been well fcuked
19-10-2006, 08:16 PM
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Re: Summons to court
Originally Posted by ballin
Originally Posted by the sludge
Even he stated in his statement in front of me i was forced to drive quicker
bullshit!
If youd like me to scan the letter, just for you BALLIN, id be more than happy to do do so. I asked for help on here not abuse, so before making unprofound comments please at least attempt to seek all facts.
Thank you
Actually here you go.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...2006211926.jpg
19-10-2006, 08:30 PM
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I dont doubt the letter, but you said the statement said you were "forced to drive quicker", it doesnt, it says "attempting to force the driver to go faster".
the fault lies with you, as you took the bait - just straightening the story cos no one is forced to speed.
the fault lies with you, as you took the bait - just straightening the story cos no one is forced to speed.
19-10-2006, 08:41 PM
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maybe but, "actus non facit reum nisi mens sit "
Its just a play on words isnt it at end of day. I didnt quoute maybe fully or properly until i picked the statement back up and read it. Thnen re-quoted accurately.
so to play words then, " attempting to force the driver to go faster" it did make me do so, so "now i was forced to drive quicker" Correct?
Its just a play on words isnt it at end of day. I didnt quoute maybe fully or properly until i picked the statement back up and read it. Thnen re-quoted accurately.
so to play words then, " attempting to force the driver to go faster" it did make me do so, so "now i was forced to drive quicker" Correct?
19-10-2006, 08:52 PM
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cant beleive it took nearly 5 months to send a summons, is there any evidence of the actual speeds done, it apperas not. you could always ask to see the certificate of calibration on the day of the offence, thought they have to supply this, maybe not though. good luck mate.
19-10-2006, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by K5SSY
cant beleive it took nearly 5 months to send a summons, is there any evidence of the actual speeds done, it apperas not. you could always ask to see the certificate of calibration on the day of the offence, thought they have to supply this, maybe not though. good luck mate.
06-11-2006, 02:39 PM
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surley a good solicitor would have have torn that statement to bits? why the hell wasn't the policeman doing his job of PROTECTING you from some toss-bag driving dangerously, with a statement from you that you were fearful of being forced off the road/ assulted/ car jacked you shouldn't have a problem getting that over-turned? 
06-11-2006, 02:43 PM
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I had a very very similar situation where as I had a car glued to my rear bumper...... I floored it and got nicked!!!!! On the spot I was being charged with 1. Speeding, 2. Undue car and attention and 3. Reckless driving..... When the summons came thru they had dropped the speeding charge....
Basically I represented myself in court and explained the situation I admitted the speeding but not the other 2 offences.... I got off and the copper stood up in court and said "how about the speeding?? he admitted speeding" The magistrate said to him "you haven't got him here for speeding" and then said I was free to go.... I fucked off sharpish
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Basically I represented myself in court and explained the situation I admitted the speeding but not the other 2 offences.... I got off and the copper stood up in court and said "how about the speeding?? he admitted speeding" The magistrate said to him "you haven't got him here for speeding" and then said I was free to go.... I fucked off sharpish
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06-11-2006, 03:44 PM
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dave ridge, i have no idea dude
he was after me funnily enough, but i wasnt gonna speak to him as he looked like an ex hells angel
i guess i must be thankful for not getting a ban. They said they was being leniant with me.
he was after me funnily enough, but i wasnt gonna speak to him as he looked like an ex hells angel
i guess i must be thankful for not getting a ban. They said they was being leniant with me.
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