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I was caught doing 76 in a 50, I got the NIP through, filled it out sent it back within the 2 wekks. I am led to understand that 26 over the speed limit it automaticaly goes to court! I was caught April 2005 and as yet nothing but the NIP. how long can they make me suffer waiting to go to court. it is now 1 year 3 months later. Andy
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Grunty is quite right - this matter is now "time expired" and you can challenge any proceedings which are now brought on that basis.
You are also lucky. In a 50mph limit 75mph is the upper limit for a fixed penalty to be applied. If you had been summonsed the magistrates' sentencing guidelines recommened 6 penalty points or a disqualification of up to 56 days.
You are also lucky. In a 50mph limit 75mph is the upper limit for a fixed penalty to be applied. If you had been summonsed the magistrates' sentencing guidelines recommened 6 penalty points or a disqualification of up to 56 days.