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craig100
09-12-2005, 20:38
got in my car today to come to work and needed some petrol,thought shall i leave it till morning but then realised i was abit early so decided to go.pulls off my estate.the road to station is long and straight and seemed all clear with no coppers in sight just a couple of cars up ahead,took 3rd n booted it, cars infront gettin near,still no coppers and road clear with oncoming traffic.up to around 70/80mph n went round these cars as pullin back to myside of the road,middle car of the 3 pulls out(this is a burgandy estate omega) as it gets closer to my rear end what did i notice,but flashin blue lights in the fuc***g grill,pulls over he pull behind.i get in his car n he asks if i know how fast i was goin and i replied about 50(bearing in mind this is a 40zone but should be 60).to my suprise he clocked me at 79mph.give me a bollockin and a producer and is reportin me for dangerous drivin.best thing is they wouldnt let me in for fuel cause tanker was there.what a tw*t :(
Gutted mate :(
Hope the outcome isn't too harsh.
craig100
09-12-2005, 20:45
so do i mate,cant belive it
Scott-16v!
09-12-2005, 21:00
bugger. next time don't do double the limit in a 40 zone :wink:
wasnt quite double, shud well get away with under double..... :lol:
craig100
09-12-2005, 22:15
we ll see :lol: .what do u reckon ill get :?:
6-9 Points and £500-£750 Fine.....Hope it is less :wink:
craig100
09-12-2005, 22:32
foooooooooooooooookin hell :shock:
Scott-16v!
09-12-2005, 22:34
pmsl :P
If he's reported you for dangerous driving and you get done....it's a minimum 12 month ban + fine/community service..
Im going to court early jan for a similar offence mate, only difference being that i was on the crappy side of 80 :( :(
it all happens so quick though doesn't it.
oh well first offence, hopefully they wont be too harsh.
Martin that aint true about the minimum 12 month ban, it really depends on the situation.
Table 1: Penalties for offences
Offence
Maximum Penalties
Imprisonment
Fine
Disqualification
Penalty Points
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving*
10 years
Unlimited
Obligatory -
2 years minimum
3-11 (if exceptionally not disqualified)
Dangerous Driving*
2 years
Unlimited
Obligatory
3-11 (if exceptionally not disqualified)
Causing Death by Careless Driving when under the influence of drink or drugs
10 years
Unlimited
Obligatory - 2 years minimum
3-11 (if exceptionally not disqualified)
Careless and Inconsiderate Driving
-
£2,500
Discretionary
3-9
craig100
10-12-2005, 03:32
s**t,just have to wait n see :(
VIPERONE
10-12-2005, 04:21
theres a time and a place for spirited driving ... you dont want to be up on a dangerous driving charge... especially if your on in car video :-|
is there a clear point where speeding turns into dangerous driving ?? because, *touch wood* i don't think they mentioned dangerous driving to me ??
If he's reported you for dangerous driving and you get done....it's a minimum 12 month ban + fine/community service..
Probably fair to point out that this is in the most severe case. Subject to the Video(if one exists)...You may be lucky....Do your research and get a Good brief, Take a look at that "Speeding Site" and ask for some advice.
if ur just going fast n not interfereing of affecting other road users its speeding i think, but cuz of the overtaking at speed in a speed controlled zone it endangers them n as such is dangerous driving.
am gutted for you boys, ti does happen fast, i got my 1st 3 points to something silly like that n all.
Coops
craig100
10-12-2005, 13:39
im just not gonna think about it n see what happens.if u lot drove that rd i swear u would think it was a 60,but even so i was still over that.never mind :(
yeah my 1st three points i got on the 1st day of owning my 1.2 RL :S
gutted for you man :S
I try and keep the speeds down around town tho and in built up areas, although i will had to admit i tent to speed on motorways
79 in a 40 but i would be amazed if u got community service for it. ur looking at a ban with a massive fine imo
in my opinion your definetely looking at ban fella. :(
:? dam dude feel sorry for ya, i must say ive broken speed limits like that b4, 90 in a 40, only once tho thankfully not been caught, but now my clio is gonna be brand new underneith and under the bonnet im only gonna rag it on deserted straights and track...not worth it IMO, hope u just get a slap on the wrist tho mate
craig100
10-12-2005, 18:26
79 mate,just have to wait n see
79 in a 40 but i would be amazed if u got community service for it. ur looking at a ban with a massive fine imo
It's not about speeding its about the dangerous driving allegation but yeah generally if you have job/money it will be a fine..
BigBoreBri
10-12-2005, 19:25
79 in a 40 but i would be amazed if u got community service for it. ur looking at a ban with a massive fine imo
It's not about speeding its about the dangerous driving allegation but yeah generally if you have job/money it will be a fine..
But if you have plenty coin they will most likely shove a higher ban/community punishment on ya!
I know me and martin been down this road... its not fun i can tell ya! :evil:
Although speed does not constitute "dangerous driving", even without proof of Reckless or Dangerous actions you still could get bummed with a DD10 - Driving at Dangerous Speed! Also a DD10 Stays on your licence for 11 years/DD40 only 4! :shock:
Andyvalver
11-12-2005, 12:36
Unlucky fella :(
Dangerous driving is very hard to prove. Police need multiple statements etc from witnesses who were 'endangered' by your driving. Sounds as if its only the speed that he was concerned with (unless you did something else even more silly you havent mentioned! :lol: ). The CPS would probally go for undue care at court, rather than dangerous, which normally means 6 points. Only problem is, on the speed front, 79 in a 40, that could be a short ban on its own :(
i always thought 2 get banned just for speeding ( unless u build up points over seperate occasions) you need 2 be doin double the speed limit. now i kno its only 1mph under double but the FACT is its not double!
as for dangarous driving, dont see how he can do you for overtaking? unless there were signs stating not 2 or the white lines down the centre of the road were solid and not broken? go back and check if i was u!
am i right in sayin this gunner???
No its not double. For example, 74 in a 50 could be a ban ( so be careful through m.way roadworks!), but at the end of the day its up to the magastrates discretion what penalty you get.
craig100
12-12-2005, 15:30
its wasnt a built up area n u could overtake so i might just get due care which is usually a fine and points but end of the day its up to mags what i get if it gets that far
i always thought 2 get banned just for speeding ( unless u build up points over seperate occasions) you need 2 be doin double the speed limit. now i kno its only 1mph under double but the FACT is its not double!
as for dangarous driving, dont see how he can do you for overtaking? unless there were signs stating not 2 or the white lines down the centre of the road were solid and not broken? go back and check if i was u!
am i right in sayin this gunner???
or was it anythin over 10mph over the speed limit is a ban??? :?
just ignore me :P
Andyvalver
12-12-2005, 18:20
Unlucky chap, Im always waiting for the letter to drop through the door lol.
:(
dont worry yourself pal just wait and see what happens take the **** it attitude i have!! and theres no point in thinking about it, its happend...hope everything goes ok :wink:
my court case has arrived :cry: monday morning
/fingers crossed
craig100
09-01-2006, 15:19
had the letter through door.got to attend court on feb 21st.seen solicitor and he says just basically play it thick,say thought it was a 60 zone and stuff like that.just have to wait and see now.solicitor also said it wont be done with till may/june so for now just gonna have the f**k it attitude :?
so for now just gonna have the f**k it attitude :?
Just don't get caught again, otherwise you'll get completely shafted at court!
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