35 in 30 zone

[tamborine]

I got caught by camera :(

Pay �60 + 3 points.....or pay �79.50 for Speed Awareness Wshop & no endorsement. Have 3points already.

What would you do?

[Postdog]

I'd take the workshop. Apparently it is boring as hell tho.

Can I ask, how long after getting flashed did you wait for a notification. I got flashed 2 weeks ago tomorrow but have nothing as yet

[troutater]

Go on the Speed Awareness , You will be bored but better than points

[lindylou16]

Postdog i had my 2 in about 10 days

Hope you get away with it

[tamborine]

30 Jan, postdog ...... Problem is they could send me 40m to Oxford and am sure to get flashed again on strange roads. Think they're being ageist and want my licence!

thanx for help.....will count the responses better than flipping a coin! Evens I take the points; you decide?

[bednobs]

definately take the course. if you get more points, you may not get offered a course and you'll be stuffed

[tamborine]

Blimey...."Contrary to S81(1) etc RTA 1984, offence carries max penalty of �1k & 3-6 penalty points!

They do mean business - wonder if I can have my lappy in klink?

[jg96]

Take the course I did. Yes it is boring as hell.Only thing it taught me is to keep a better look out for mobile speed camera vans!!!!!

[Toureman]

Take the course, I enjoyed it, especially as I knew more than the ex driving instructor that ran it, embarrassed him quite a bit and it only cost �60 in North Wales, same as the fine.

I am more carefull of speed limits aswell.

[saintjohnny]

My Dad went on one in Northampton because got caught doing 40 in a 30 zone. He said it was a real surprise and he learned a lot. A few hours in a classroom is better than more points. As for the unfamiliar roads, just make sure you stick to the limits.

[sigma]

As the design of speed limit signs are the same regardless of the road and you're sure you'll be flashed on a strange road then maybe it's time you had your driving ability re-assessed as well.

[mandimoo]

what would i do?....... slow down a bit! ;o)

[R1Geezer]

I'd go with the course, if you can avoid points do, and drive there slowly! You'll have some sanctimonious J Arthur telling you that you are more evil than Pol Pot for hours on end and showing you gory pictures but just grin and bear it mate.

I've got a mate who had a clean licence and got caught similar to you. He decided he had room for points so refused the course now he's got 9 and has to drive around like mother Theresa all the time!

General rule, if you can avoid points, do!

[tamborine]

sigma...you're right ofcourse - that's what I'm afraid! Another reason for the kids to 'lock me away'! Please don't tell them ;(

[tamborine]

R1Geezer...thanx - just what I needed to make up my mind! Will accept the wrap!

[tamborine]

ffs...rap! Ouch