[NIP Wizard] 60 to 40 quickly Options

[Bracky]

NIP Details and Circumstances
What is the name of the Constabulary? -
Date of the offence: - February 2020
Date of the NIP: - 5 days after the offence
Date you received the NIP: - 6 days after the offence
Location of offence (exact location as it appears on the NIP: important): - M5 J16-17 Southbound,S Glos.
Was the NIP addressed to you? - Yes
Was the NIP sent by first class post, second class or recorded delivery? - First
If your are not the Registered Keeper, what is your relationship to the vehicle? -
How many current points do you have? - 0
Provide a description of events (if you know what happened) telling us as much about the incident as possible - some things that may seem trivial to you may be important, so don't leave anything out. Please do not post personal details for obvious reasons - Travelling approx 75mph reached limit change to 60mph slowed down & almost immediately came to Limit change 40mph instead of braking hard slowed down gradually. got flashed immediately.

NIP Wizard Responses
These were the responses used by the Wizard to arrive at its recommendation:
Have you received a NIP? - Yes
Are you the Registered Keeper of the vehicle concerned (is your name and address on the V5/V5C)? - Yes
Did the first NIP arrive within 14 days? - Yes
Although you are the Registered Keeper, were you also the keeper of the vehicle concerned (the person normally responsible for it) at the time of the alleged offence? - Yes
Were you driving? - Yes
Which country did the alleged offence take place in? - England

NIP Wizard Recommendation
Based on these responses the Wizard suggested that this course of action should be considered:

• The law requires you to provide the information requested in the Section 172 notice within the 28 day period, naming yourself as the driver. If you are considering obtaining formal legal advice, do so before returning the notice.
  
  You should note that there is nothing to be gained by responding any earlier than you have to at any stage of the process. You are likely to receive a Conditional Offer of a Fixed Penalty (COFP) and further reminder(s). If you want to continue the fight, you should ignore all correspondence from the police until you receive a summons. You need to understand from the outset that while you will receive much help and support from members on the forums, you will need to put time and effort into fighting your case and ultimately be prepared to stand up in court to defend yourself.

Generated by the PePiPoo NIP Wizard v3.3.2: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:48:49 +0000

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[Jlc]

What speed alleged - I presume for 40 limit?

This was 2 gantries? One 60 then 40?

This post has been edited by Jlc: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 - 18:28

[Bracky]

65 yes. 1st gantry went to 60 then almost immediately next one went to 40.

[morrisman]

According to google maps there is a gap of half a mile between the gantry with the camera and the preceding gantry so hardly 'almost immediately'

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/51.5389781,...#33;4m1!3e0

This post has been edited by morrisman: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 - 18:50

[Jlc]

Ok, fortunately you’ve avoided a court visit by 1mph. You’ll get a fixed penalty offer of 3 points £100.

[Bracky]

Thank you. For your input.

[Bracky]

The camera was calibrated on the 22/11/2019 does this have any relevance at all.
Thank you. Date of offence 7/2/2020.

This post has been edited by Bracky: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 - 07:09

[Jlc]

Nothing that helps you.

[The Rookie]

Calibration is annually, so well within time!

Lack of calibration wouldn't be a bar to prosecution anyway.

[Bracky]

Ok, thanks. Ah well 1st points in nearly 50 yrs driving/riding.