Crossing solid line, Jo public video evidence. |
Crossing solid line, Jo public video evidence. |
Thu, 6 Aug 2020 - 15:14
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Member Group: Members Posts: 114 Joined: 1 May 2013 Member No.: 61,540 |
Hi guys a friend (yes honest) has just received a NIP for overtaking on a solid white line. They have provided two stills that appear to be part of a video taken from the passenger seat of a camper van as my mate passed.
Simple question, is this worth contesting it all looks very dodgy to me. If you want to see the paperwork ill need to get him to register and post. Just looking for your oppinion first. Thanks. |
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Thu, 6 Aug 2020 - 15:14
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Fri, 7 Aug 2020 - 07:09
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 6 Aug 2020 Member No.: 109,351 |
If I admit to the offence and just plead guilty, what’s the likely punishment? I.e. how many points and what level of fine should I expect to receive? You are likely to be offered a fixed penalty of £100 + 3 points. Ah ok. So it’s not means tested which was my worry |
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Fri, 7 Aug 2020 - 08:43
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Member Group: Members Posts: 348 Joined: 30 Apr 2005 Member No.: 2,852 |
We have been onto google maps and found the exact spot that the pictures were taken. It is a long straight road with alternating overtaking priorities, It is quite clear that my friend started his overtake on broken lines with a clear road in front and then the priorities changed as he passed the camper. In the pictures you can clearly see a long straight road with nothing else on it. This was not dangerous in any way so I just find it pointless. Solid white lines are not just used on bends, they are used where the rise and fall of the road cuts visibility below the distance required. As stated by someone else, look and make sure all the required arrows warning you of an approaching solid line are in place. |
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Fri, 7 Aug 2020 - 10:09
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Member Group: Members Posts: 13,572 Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Member No.: 36,528 |
If I admit to the offence and just plead guilty, what’s the likely punishment? I.e. how many points and what level of fine should I expect to receive? You are likely to be offered a fixed penalty of £100 + 3 points. Ah ok. So it’s not means tested which was my worry Not unless the case goes to court, which it would do if you want to defend it or do not accept a fixed penalty if offered, in which case the guideline fine would be 50% of your net weekly income. I should add that you could be offered the "What's driving us" course, which is available for failing to follow traffic directions, that would avoid any points -------------------- |
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Fri, 7 Aug 2020 - 13:46
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Member Group: Members Posts: 114 Joined: 1 May 2013 Member No.: 61,540 |
Thank You All. I see that my friend Spinup has joined this thread so I will leave him in your capable hands.
Ps at least you now know I didnt invent him. |
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