Caught@120 on a 70 limit Scottish motorway
18-10-2008, 11:48 AM
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Id say your odds of not getting a ban are little different than your odds of getting sucked off by the queen.
If it does get classed as dangerous driving, you are looking at a minimum of a 1 year ban, personally though I think it would be harsh to consider that as dangerous, but you never know.
Dean from MAD got only 6 months ban, and that was for 168 IIRC, but there is NO parity of sentance with motoring offences, they just make it up as they go along IMHO
I know someone from a vauxhall forum I use who got well and truely stitched up IMHO over an accident he had where someone died and it really wasnt dangerous driving, but he got done by death by dangerous anyway. That was in scotland too, things seem pretty harsh up there.
If it does get classed as dangerous driving, you are looking at a minimum of a 1 year ban, personally though I think it would be harsh to consider that as dangerous, but you never know.
Dean from MAD got only 6 months ban, and that was for 168 IIRC, but there is NO parity of sentance with motoring offences, they just make it up as they go along IMHO
I know someone from a vauxhall forum I use who got well and truely stitched up IMHO over an accident he had where someone died and it really wasnt dangerous driving, but he got done by death by dangerous anyway. That was in scotland too, things seem pretty harsh up there.
18-10-2008, 11:54 AM
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sentences vary so much it comes down to pot luck and the mood of the judge on the day.
hopefully for your sake his wife or favourite rent boy has come across with the goods the night before
hopefully for your sake his wife or favourite rent boy has come across with the goods the night before
18-10-2008, 11:55 AM
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18-10-2008, 12:03 PM
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it was on the m1,believe it or not mate it was a women on her own in a black m5,way all the camera gear 
the dick thought it was trying to race him,then the full front end lit up blue
the dick thought it was trying to race him,then the full front end lit up blue
18-10-2008, 12:19 PM
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Its all bollocks anyway, 120mph up an empty motorway isnt dangerous at all, hence people in germany do it constantly without any issues.
18-10-2008, 12:22 PM
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A lad I know got banged up for 6 weeks for 156 on the M62 on his R1 near selby don't now if he also got banned, 1 year previous to that I got caught on the same stretch at 103 in astra van and got fixed pen Ł60 and 3 points. I also now someone got caght at137 in his saff went to court and got 6 points and Ł500, pleaded the work excuse for needing his licence.
I think it all depends on the mood that day and how many other peeps have already been raped and pillaged that day.
I think it all depends on the mood that day and how many other peeps have already been raped and pillaged that day.
18-10-2008, 07:11 PM
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18-10-2008, 09:49 PM
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Scottish law is diffrent to enlish law,classed as dangeroud up here,at least 1 yrs ban and dangerous carry's a mandatory re sit of you driving test,i know ive been there
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18-10-2008, 09:58 PM
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What does this do to peoples insurance?? and before you say "it went up", i know that much but theres some drivers here with group 20 highly modified cars whove had bans so did it double premium?? triple premium??
My premium doubled for 6 points (2 sp30's) and a change of address.
And also does the faster the car, the greater % increase in premium or is the premium % increase the same for same offences???
and before you say "it went up", i know that much but theres some drivers here with group 20 highly modified cars whove had bans so did it double premium?? triple premium?? My premium doubled for 6 points (2 sp30's) and a change of address.
And also does the faster the car, the greater % increase in premium or is the premium % increase the same for same offences???
18-10-2008, 10:02 PM
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Was banned when i was 32 for dangerous due to the speed,got 18 mth ban,Ł500 fine and resit an extended test,when i got my lisence back gf told me no cossie's,so bought a seat ibiza cupra sport,Ł800 third party with 5 yr ncb ,and park in my garage at night,never kept it long lol
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19-10-2008, 09:44 AM
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Got caught at an average of 125 mph in Scotland in Aug 2007, had a clean licence for 10 years, pleaded guilty and explained how my licence was an important part of my job - did not attend court.
Banned in March this year for 32 days and Ł425 fine with no points, I thought I got off lightly.
Banned in March this year for 32 days and Ł425 fine with no points, I thought I got off lightly.
19-10-2008, 01:09 PM
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Got caught at an average of 125 mph in Scotland in Aug 2007, had a clean licence for 10 years, pleaded guilty and explained how my licence was an important part of my job - did not attend court.
Banned in March this year for 32 days and Ł425 fine with no points, I thought I got off lightly.
Banned in March this year for 32 days and Ł425 fine with no points, I thought I got off lightly.
If so who was it and how much roughly am I looking at for costs?
19-10-2008, 06:28 PM
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Wow, the police have it easy nowadays, people admitting guilt on the internet! I might become a detective and just surf Passionford all day, I'd soon get promoted and earn lots of money!
19-10-2008, 06:34 PM
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What does this do to peoples insurance?? and before you say "it went up", i know that much but theres some drivers here with group 20 highly modified cars whove had bans so did it double premium?? triple premium??
My premium doubled for 6 points (2 sp30's) and a change of address.
And also does the faster the car, the greater % increase in premium or is the premium % increase the same for same offences???
and before you say "it went up", i know that much but theres some drivers here with group 20 highly modified cars whove had bans so did it double premium?? triple premium?? My premium doubled for 6 points (2 sp30's) and a change of address.
And also does the faster the car, the greater % increase in premium or is the premium % increase the same for same offences???
19-10-2008, 06:37 PM
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its strange to think the speeds we travel at compared to the punishment we can get
ive got a mate who in the last week has done alot of motorway miles, he was doing most of it at 130 to 150,,,,,, considering other crimes you can do for the same sort of punishment,,,,, or LESS that are worse crimes also is fucked up
people just drive at these speeds,,,,,, waiting to get caught and hand over there cash and the time saved is pointless due to the extra fuel stops and the extra fuel needed too
ive got a mate who in the last week has done alot of motorway miles, he was doing most of it at 130 to 150,,,,,, considering other crimes you can do for the same sort of punishment,,,,, or LESS that are worse crimes also is fucked up
people just drive at these speeds,,,,,, waiting to get caught and hand over there cash and the time saved is pointless due to the extra fuel stops and the extra fuel needed too
19-10-2008, 06:49 PM
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19-10-2008, 06:52 PM
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on our way to aberdeen one year a lad who worked for me passed us in his rs 2000 at over 100, my mate in his bmw overtook him !
the rs2000 owner got 6 month ban the bmw owner got 1 year ban and am sure he had to resit !
the rs2000 owner got 6 month ban the bmw owner got 1 year ban and am sure he had to resit !
19-10-2008, 06:58 PM
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When i got caught speeding in my transit van last year i was told i was averaging well over 90mph over a 1 mile stretch.Due to the weight of my van i can only do 60mph on a duel carriageway and 27mph over the limit constitutes an instant ban.The copper said he was doing me a favour and just did me for 86mph but he could have had me banned.Then got caught 4 months later at 99mph got 5 points and a Ł230 pound fine.So basically 27mph over any limit can mean a ban
19-10-2008, 06:58 PM
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19-10-2008, 07:00 PM
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Ade you plonker!! 
As one of your 'employers' i can write you a letter if it helps reduce the ban.
In my experience (after being stitched by the police) NEVER to say anything to them unless it's through a brief. EVERY word you say can, and will be turned on you. Even apologising infers that you knew it was very wrong and goes against you.
Fingers crossed for a short ban and fine mate.
As one of your 'employers' i can write you a letter if it helps reduce the ban. In my experience (after being stitched by the police) NEVER to say anything to them unless it's through a brief. EVERY word you say can, and will be turned on you. Even apologising infers that you knew it was very wrong and goes against you.
Fingers crossed for a short ban and fine mate.
19-10-2008, 07:10 PM
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I was late for a job interview and got caught doing an average of 113mph on the A90 up to Aberdeen around 12pm in the middle of the day by a marked traffic car. Guys were very sound, but explained that it was TOO fast to issue me a standard SP30.
Went to court convinced I was looking at a 500quid+ fine and a years ban.... came out with a 3 month ban (using an SP30 code) and a 400quid fine. That was in Forfar Court, so it might be different for you being slightly faster in a different court with a different judge.
.......and I never got the sodding job because I needed a licence for it. Bastard.
Cheers,
Grant
Went to court convinced I was looking at a 500quid+ fine and a years ban.... came out with a 3 month ban (using an SP30 code) and a 400quid fine. That was in Forfar Court, so it might be different for you being slightly faster in a different court with a different judge.
.......and I never got the sodding job because I needed a licence for it. Bastard.
Cheers,
Grant
19-10-2008, 07:56 PM
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i was doing 136 on a Dual with a 70Mph speed limit, He followed me Untill there was a Layby and at that point Grab'ed Me chucked me into the back of his T5 that struggled to catch me and not relising he was behind and said. We know full well you didnt see me but we also noticed a change of speed back to the normal 70 mph and wasnt driving like a boy racer. so i got a massive Shouting at and told to grow up as im being a little twat as he said and got me on the way
No ticket or fine or points just a big ass telling off. now i dont be a prick and keep my speed down
No ticket or fine or points just a big ass telling off. now i dont be a prick and keep my speed down
19-10-2008, 08:03 PM
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i got banned for 4 years for speeding so when i got my licence back it came back clean.
19-10-2008, 08:05 PM
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why is 155+ safe in the deristricted zones of the autobahn but not on our motorways when were all part of one big happy european family?
19-10-2008, 08:08 PM
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afraid it is deserved
i know ade but still doesnt take away the fact that he was exceedin the limit by a good bit,u take the risk,we all do,u know the law,u break it,u deserve what u get
say he hit a member of ur family travellin on that road,what would u say he deserved for that,fine and points,didny think so
if i got caught doin that speed id deserve all thats cumin to me,simply because the speed limit if 70mph
also if this was a post sayin someone just killed a member of someones family thru speeding u would be wantin him castrated
i know ade but still doesnt take away the fact that he was exceedin the limit by a good bit,u take the risk,we all do,u know the law,u break it,u deserve what u get
say he hit a member of ur family travellin on that road,what would u say he deserved for that,fine and points,didny think so
if i got caught doin that speed id deserve all thats cumin to me,simply because the speed limit if 70mph
also if this was a post sayin someone just killed a member of someones family thru speeding u would be wantin him castrated
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19-10-2008, 08:16 PM
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i lived near the dutch/german border in Arnhem and was in germany often. theres as many muppet drivers over there as there is here i can tell you that.