Possibly Caught Speeding |
Possibly Caught Speeding |
Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 10:29
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23 Sep 2019 Member No.: 105,866 |
Worried I've been caught speeding badly. Coming on the M62 (i think) into Liverpool, Speed changes from 70 to 50 with a speed camera just after which I didn't notice. My satnav is buzzing me so I've noticed the speed has changed and attempted to brake probably on the lines after the speed camera. No intention to speed, just concentrating to much and didn't notice the speed change. Didn't notice the camera flash either (I was half looking, no other cars nearby).
Ultimately, on a scale of 1 to absolutely screwed, what will happen presuming I've been A, caught, and B, I'm doing worse case which was 70. I accept I was speeding (if not intentionally) so will plead guilty in the hope of a less fine. I'm still in my 2 year new license (I'm about 21 months) This post has been edited by frosteeeh21: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 10:31 |
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Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 10:39
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56,195 Joined: 9 Sep 2003 From: Warwickshire Member No.: 317 |
For 70 in a 50 it would be a fixed penalty of £100 and 3 points. Accepting that isn't strictly pleading guilty.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 10:40
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 20 Apr 2019 From: London Member No.: 103,503 |
Worried I've been caught speeding badly. Coming on the M62 (i think) into Liverpool, Speed changes from 70 to 50 with a speed camera just after which I didn't notice. My satnav is buzzing me so I've noticed the speed has changed and attempted to brake probably on the lines after the speed camera. No intention to speed, just concentrating to much and didn't notice the speed change. Didn't notice the camera flash either (I was half looking, no other cars nearby). Ultimately, on a scale of 1 to absolutely screwed, what will happen presuming I've been A, caught, and B, I'm doing worse case which was 70. I accept I was speeding (if not intentionally) so will plead guilty in the hope of a less fine. I'm still in my 2 year new license (I'm about 21 months) Did the speed change as you went under the gantry or had it changed far earlier and you just hadn't noticed? Assuming you've been caught, expect a Notice of Intended Prosecution asking for the drivings details within 14 days of the offence if your the registered keeper. Assuming you have no points on your licence, you should get a Fixed Penalty Notice for 3 points and a £100 fine. |
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Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 10:45
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23 Sep 2019 Member No.: 105,866 |
Never driven down the road before so not sure. On checking google maps, It's a good 5-10 seconds before the camera where the speed changed, I didn't notice.
There is a slip road at the side which has three markers advising the speed is changing, but that's showing on the slip road rather than the motorway I'm on. No points on my license currently. The fact I'm still in my new driver probationary period make no difference? All the "speeding fine calculators" are saying expect 4-6 points (6 points would mean a ban) and a decent sized fine. |
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Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 10:56
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Member Group: Members Posts: 497 Joined: 14 Nov 2011 Member No.: 51,087 |
All the "speeding fine calculators" are saying expect 4-6 points (6 points would mean a ban) and a decent sized fine. Those numbers are only relevant at court. As previously stated, for that speed you will be offered a Fixed Penalty of £100 & 3 points. Return this within the stated 28 days, along with payment AND your licence and you will be okay. |
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Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 10:56
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 20 Apr 2019 From: London Member No.: 103,503 |
Never driven down the road before so not sure. On checking google maps, It's a good 5-10 seconds before the camera where the speed changed, I didn't notice. There is a slip road at the side which has three markers advising the speed is changing, but that's showing on the slip road rather than the motorway I'm on. No points on my license currently. The fact I'm still in my new driver probationary period make no difference? All the "speeding fine calculators" are saying expect 4-6 points (6 points would mean a ban) and a decent sized fine. Usually there's a leniency window for HADEC 3 cameras for when the limit changes. There's been cases where it can be up to a minute but different forces vary so you may not even have a issue here. What your referring to is if the issue went to court such as if you wanted to challenge it. A fixed penalty is fixed at £100 + 3 points. |
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Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 11:20
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Member Group: Members Posts: 41,503 Joined: 25 Aug 2011 From: Planet Earth Member No.: 49,223 |
The relevant traffic order will likely state 10 seconds grace before enforcing a reducing limit. The actual grace period is longer than that - anything up to 1 minute indeed.
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PoFA=Protection of Freedoms Act, SAC=Safety Awareness Course, NIP=Notice of Intended Prosecution, ADR=Alternative Dispute Resolution PPC=Private Parking Company, LBCCC=Letter Before County Court Claim, PII=Personally Identifiable Information, SAR=Subject Access Request Private Parking - remember, they just want your money and will say almost anything to get it. |
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Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 11:45
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23 Sep 2019 Member No.: 105,866 |
Thank you for the advise. I will await to see what arrives, if anything and report back.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 11:48
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Member Group: Members Posts: 6,723 Joined: 3 Apr 2006 From: North Hampshire Member No.: 5,183 |
Talk of HADECS and gantries is mistaken, the 50 MPH limit change at the end of the M62 is a fixed limit change indicated by normal terminal signs with warning of the limit change starting at 300 yards before the change. Limit change here:
https://goo.gl/maps/CD1bDk8VvaK26sEX8 No real excuse for not slowing down in time. |
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Mon, 23 Sep 2019 - 11:50
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56,195 Joined: 9 Sep 2003 From: Warwickshire Member No.: 317 |
6 points would mean a ban No it wouldn't, it would mean your licence would be revoked, as soon as you applied for and received a new provisional you would be free to drive again (with suitable accompaniment obviously). Revocation and disqualification are very different. -------------------- There is no such thing as a law abiding motorist, just those who have been scammed and those yet to be scammed!
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