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Just got caught speeding on the M6 Toll but what was the speed limit?
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Hi all,
I just got flashed by a speed camera on on the south bound of the M6 toll road, right at the end of the toll road where it merges.
The thing is that just before i got flashed i saw a sign saying "variable speed limits".
Does anyone know the speed limits for that stretch of the M6? and what i'll be receiving in the post for doing 91mph
I just got flashed by a speed camera on on the south bound of the M6 toll road, right at the end of the toll road where it merges.
The thing is that just before i got flashed i saw a sign saying "variable speed limits".
Does anyone know the speed limits for that stretch of the M6? and what i'll be receiving in the post for doing 91mph
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Just for your info........
The advice is based on the following information supplied:
How long had you held your licence at the time of the alleged offence?
Less than 2 years - full driving licence.
How many penalty points have been endorsed on your driving licence in the 3 years prior to the offence under review?
0.
Speed limit?
70 mph (Motorway).
Speed alleged?
91 mph.
Calculations
Excess of speed limit
21 mph.
Percentage over limit
30%.
Maximum Penalty/Court Guidelines
The information detailed below is by way of a guideline only and does not amount to a specific legal opinion. It does not take into account regional or local variations. If reference is made to a Court Summons, the information supplied is based on the recommended sentencing powers available to Magistrates. However, inevitably Magistrates exercise their discretion in different ways.
If a disqualification is imposed by way of an instant ban for the offence, you will not receive penalty points as well.
Will I be offered a Speed Awareness Court?
Although you can attempt to persuade the Police to offer a speed awareness course, the decision is entirely at their discretion and there is no obligation to offer a course at any stage. Most Police forces will only offer courses to first time offenders or to motorists who have committed a relatively minor offence.
*** If you are offered a speed awareness course and comply with the terms, the following information will not be relevant. ***
Will I be offered a Fixed Penalty Notice?
Yes.
Maximum penalty points?
If you accept a Fixed Penalty Notice: 3.
*** Warning: If you reach 6 penalty points within the first 2 years of passing your driving test, your licence will be revoked. ***
New Drivers Act / Revocation of Driving Licence
The advice is based on the following information supplied:
How long had you held your licence at the time of the alleged offence?
Less than 2 years - full driving licence.
How many penalty points have been endorsed on your driving licence in the 3 years prior to the offence under review?
0.
Speed limit?
70 mph (Motorway).
Speed alleged?
91 mph.
Calculations
Excess of speed limit
21 mph.
Percentage over limit
30%.
Maximum Penalty/Court Guidelines
The information detailed below is by way of a guideline only and does not amount to a specific legal opinion. It does not take into account regional or local variations. If reference is made to a Court Summons, the information supplied is based on the recommended sentencing powers available to Magistrates. However, inevitably Magistrates exercise their discretion in different ways.
If a disqualification is imposed by way of an instant ban for the offence, you will not receive penalty points as well.
Will I be offered a Speed Awareness Court?
Although you can attempt to persuade the Police to offer a speed awareness course, the decision is entirely at their discretion and there is no obligation to offer a course at any stage. Most Police forces will only offer courses to first time offenders or to motorists who have committed a relatively minor offence.
*** If you are offered a speed awareness course and comply with the terms, the following information will not be relevant. ***
Will I be offered a Fixed Penalty Notice?
Yes.
Maximum penalty points?
If you accept a Fixed Penalty Notice: 3.
*** Warning: If you reach 6 penalty points within the first 2 years of passing your driving test, your licence will be revoked. ***
New Drivers Act / Revocation of Driving Licence
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I got done doing 92 in a 70 a few years ago by a "safety" camera and got 3 points and a £60 fine.
70mph is the legal limit but it is far too low nowadays. The limit was set when cars had drum brakes and were sitting on crappy rubber - modern cars are significantly safer and the limit should be raised to reflect this.
I'm all for a 70 limit on motorways in certain conditions - even 50 - but on roads like the M6 Toll, which I've never seen busy, why bother having a speed limit at all?
70mph is the legal limit but it is far too low nowadays. The limit was set when cars had drum brakes and were sitting on crappy rubber - modern cars are significantly safer and the limit should be raised to reflect this.
I'm all for a 70 limit on motorways in certain conditions - even 50 - but on roads like the M6 Toll, which I've never seen busy, why bother having a speed limit at all?
The answer is 70 mph unless shown otherwise. So GraemeC, take you punishment and learn by your mistake and stick to the speed limit. You might say ‘well the road was empty’ but you would have had a greater chance of survival at 70 than at 90+ in the event of a tyre blow out. Just remember that the crash barriers are designed to absorb a 70 mph crash and not 90 mph, just think on before driving so recklessly.
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