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To be terrified I'll lose my license

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PepsiMaxx0 · 04/04/2024 10:15

I have a clean driving license. Driving for over 40 years with no incidents. Like many others I sometimes go over the limit on motorways if I consider it safe to do so....
I was travelling back from Manchester airport on the m62 during the early hours of this morning. Almost empty motorway. Doing about 80mph average I would say. Occasionally crept to 85. I noticed a camera flash on the gantry. No limits were lit up. I assumed it was from the other side and carried on. Several miles later it did it again and yes for a 3rd time which is when I thought this is too much of a coincidence it must be me! I've just woken and have that sick feeling. The only defence I can offer is motorway was empty, it was between 4 - 5 am this happened and I do not think I was driving dangerously. I just wanted to get home to bed after a late night flight. What will be the penalty for this?

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PepsiMaxx0 · 27/04/2024 12:34

I got it through yesterday! Just got to confirm who was driving. 82mph in 70. Not sure yet what the penalty will be. I've bloody learnt my lesson though. I have now started setting cruise control which is what I should have always done. I guess it takes a panic like this to make changes.

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Teateaandmoretea · 27/04/2024 10:16

CFbillsplitter · 27/04/2024 09:13

Well @PepsiMaxx0? You should have heard by now?

She’s probably in jail by now 😞

Balloonhearts · 27/04/2024 09:15

Depends how much you earn. Up to 2500 is pretty massive for someone on minimum wage.

CFbillsplitter · 27/04/2024 09:13

Well @PepsiMaxx0? You should have heard by now?

Shade17 · 13/04/2024 19:12

If it was a 70 road you're looking 9 points and a massive fine.

It wouldn’t be a massive fine

Balloonhearts · 13/04/2024 09:26

Your reasons don't matter. They won't be considered a defence. I wouldn't even bother arguing it tbh. I'm not judging you. I speed like a demon when it's an empty motorway but if I get caught I'm banged to rights, I have no excuse.

If its the stretch I'm thinking it is, you're absolutely fucked because the limit down there is 50 whether the gantry is on or not. 85 in a 50 you'll be banned.

If it was a 70 road you're looking 9 points and a massive fine.

SoupDragon · 13/04/2024 09:09

EnglishBluebell · 12/04/2024 23:05

@SoupDragon My DC have been back a week now

Good for them.

Mine doesn't go back til Tuesday.

And it's been a very, very long time since I've had to go back to school.

Manthide · 13/04/2024 07:21

We went to Cambridge yesterday and since getting a speeding fine there a couple of years ago I am ultra cautious. Dh was driving and we were going through a small town. He knew it was 20 but I saw his speed creeping up and whilst we were still in the town but on the outward straight his speed has crept up to 30 ( still in 20 zone). I mentioned it to him and he kept going on that I should take the make and licence plate of the car in front as he was going faster! What an idiot! He has 4 speeding fines in the last 20 years and is in his 60s.

EnglishBluebell · 12/04/2024 23:05

@SoupDragon My DC have been back a week now

BarbarasRhabarberBar · 12/04/2024 12:16

fiftiesmum · 12/04/2024 07:44

What was the outcome of this incident? How long did the OP have to wait for contact from the powers that be?

OP won't know yet. Issuing authority have 14 days to notify vehicle owner. Vehicle owner (lease co) has 28 days to confirm to issuing authority who is the driver so it could be a while for OP.

fiftiesmum · 12/04/2024 07:44

What was the outcome of this incident? How long did the OP have to wait for contact from the powers that be?

Bamboobzled · 09/04/2024 10:32

You'll need to take what you get for speeding. If you aren't practicing driving within the law, then you've developed bad habits and you just have to accept the points and or/fine.

Exdonkeylover · 08/04/2024 17:47

If your speedo says 85mph, probably doing about 83mph, which would be a speeding course. If you've been flashed again, 2nd offence would be 3 points. I think it's about 86mph - 95mph is set 3 points, over 95mph generally court.

SoupDragon · 08/04/2024 17:42

Imagined rudeness.

oprahwindsock · 08/04/2024 17:09

Not always, only when up against rudeness.

SoupDragon · 08/04/2024 15:02

oprahwindsock · 08/04/2024 14:54

Children, go back to school, Easter hols are over!

Also, are you always this rude?

SoupDragon · 08/04/2024 15:01

oprahwindsock · 08/04/2024 14:54

Children, go back to school, Easter hols are over!

What? Why is my DD still at home then? Shit!

How are your car safety checks going, Oprah?

oprahwindsock · 08/04/2024 14:54

Children, go back to school, Easter hols are over!

ShadesofPoachedSmoke · 08/04/2024 13:55

@ChesterDrawz I don't have that option available. I never see any other thanks either. Meh.

SofiaSoFar · 08/04/2024 13:10

SoupDragon · 08/04/2024 12:57

I think their lack of response speaks volumes.

too busy screenshotting your posts 😂

Edited

it looks that way 😂

SoupDragon · 08/04/2024 12:57

SofiaSoFar · 07/04/2024 22:35

How often do you check your tyres, honestly?

What about the other safety-critical aspects of your car?

I think their lack of response speaks volumes.

too busy screenshotting your posts 😂

oprahwindsock · 08/04/2024 09:03

Obviously you are !

To be terrified I'll lose my license
SofiaSoFar · 07/04/2024 22:35

oprahwindsock · 07/04/2024 13:24

Well now, you'll probably get points, hopefully. Next time you go over the silly speed limit, I hope you get caught, because it's not meant for you is it?

Speed kills. Fact

How often do you check your tyres, honestly?

What about the other safety-critical aspects of your car?

CagneyAndLazy · 07/04/2024 22:31

oprahwindsock · 07/04/2024 18:03

Are you rude to everyone?

Depends what shite they've posted that I'm responding to.

WeekendFreedom · 07/04/2024 20:45

Was it an average speed checks area? If not let’s hope you don’t get 3 tickets!