speeding

[debsastra]

i got caught recently by a speed camera on the m4 and the speed on my letter says 95mph. i was on a 70. im not going to contest it and havent sent the letter back yet to say that i was the one driving, im wondering if anyine would be able to tell me what i will be likely to get for doing this speed? im really worried and dont want to get banned. i need some good advice please.

[flip-flop]

I was taxed by one of these piggy banks a couple of years ago doing 90 in a 70 on a dry clear bright night on a deserted road in perfect conditions for the speed, and received 3 points and a �60 fine.

I'd be extremely surprised if you get anything more than 3pts/�60.

[debsastra]

hey flip flop. im not sure like. it wasnt grt weather from what i can remember. im so worried. dont want to get a ban and dont want to have to go to court. did u get a letter through the door or did u get pulled?

[Ethel]

Expect 4 penalty points and a fine of �45 to �100.

This site makes for interesting reading:

http://www.speed-trap.co.uk/Accused_Home/Speed VSFines/SpeedVSFines.htm

It's a shame you weren't so worried when you were driving down that motorway.

[debsastra]

hey ethel. as the saying goes u learn from ur mistakes.

[NORMANTHEDOG]

it should be only 3 pts and �60 fine,have you got any other pts.

[debsastra]

no i havent got any other points. had three six yrs ago. but they are off now. itsjust that the letter says its a court summons. it doesnt mention anything about what kind of penaltie could be incurred. dreading having to go to court, if i have to. plus the county that caught me are about 100 hundred miles away from me. arrrgghhh. im so stupid!

[ugly_bob]

Personally, if it were up to me, I'd give you a trophy for managing to get to 95 on the M4!

[Catso]

If you can be bothered, see pepipoo.com.

[pianoman81]

deb, im only questionning this - but im going off your name here- you didnt get 95 in an astra did you ??? if so, im sure youll get applauded in court.

[pagey]

most police forces wont send you to court unless you are doing 96 or over in a 70. Luck? Nope.

limit, guidline for court (6 points+)
20 35
30 50
40 66
50 76
60 86
70 96

I very much doubt you will be banned unless you were in roadworks or something

[jake-the-peg]

Interesting Pagey - where do you get those guidelines from?

The bench book here
http://www.jsboard.co.uk/downloads/acbb/comple te_06v2.pdf

Has 21-30 mph over the limit in 60-70mph limit as 4 or 5 points or disqualify for up to 42 days.

It's dated April 05 - do you have a more up to date reference?

In any case debstra you're probably OK unless you have previous points.

Note if you've held a full license for less than 2 years and you rack up 6 points your license will be revoked and you'll have to retake your test.

[chris7cc]

hi mate i was caught doing 98 on the m4 buy the seven bridge and i got a sp50 and 5pts and a fine of �150 but sadly i think the law is at the judge's descrestion if you are within 5 mph of 100 they can ban you if they wish but i think that would be very unlikely unless it was tipping it down and it was not safe to drive at that speed