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Or am I incredibly unlucky? Thinking of giving up driving

38 replies

Tusktusk · 04/06/2025 18:43

I’ve had 4 speeding tickets in 3 months. None of them were badly over the limit. 35 in a 30 x3 and 58 on a smart motorway which had been limited to 50. I was unaware of any of these until I got the letters. First one I did a speed awareness course for. Other 3 I’ve had to take the points. So 9 points on my license now. One more offence and I’m banned.

Thing is, I’ve been driving for nearly 35 years and never had a single one before. What’s going on? Should I consider giving up driving?

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londongirl12 · 04/06/2025 19:19

Not unlucky, just driving badly!! Use your speed limiter if you have one. Or pay more attention!!

Icedcaramelfrappe · 04/06/2025 19:19

Just stop speeding and you will stop getting tickets 😎

Bikergran · 04/06/2025 19:18

Get a car with a speed limiter function, and use it!

lnks · 04/06/2025 19:17

You’re not unlucky, you’re just a bad driver.

Twinstudy · 04/06/2025 19:16

You're not unlucky, you just drive too fast 😄don't speed and you won't get done. I mean we've all gone over the limit I'm sure but if you're doing 58 your speedo is probably saying like 61. Just pay attention!

Marble10 · 04/06/2025 19:11

No but They put up more and more cameras now to catch people. Just stay alert and aware of your speed.

bumblebeedum · 04/06/2025 19:10

I don’t think it’s ’unlucky’ to not notice a limiter on a smart motorway, they’re pretty frequent and obvious so pay more attention.

YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 04/06/2025 19:08

Do you have cruise control? I stick mine on whenever I can now, it really helps from accidentally drifting those couple of miles over when you're on long stretches etc.

The 30 limit ones really aren't difficult though, we've all seen those horrendous videos of the difference in outcome from a few mph more. I found my speed awareness course very helpful!

seenabeena · 04/06/2025 19:06

I would highly recommend the Waze app, live traffic, user reporting speed cameras etc & audible speed limit, its brilliant 👍🏻

LlynTegid · 04/06/2025 18:56

Lower gear in 30mph areas could help, and pay more attention. Smaller less powerful car perhaps.

In addition to paying more attention.

PurpleLemonade7 · 04/06/2025 18:55

Try paying attention when you're driving. I believe the DVLA website has a road sign study section for learners where you can learn what the signs mean.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 04/06/2025 18:46

Give up driving if you want, or just start driving with care and pay attention!

Dangermoo · 04/06/2025 18:45

No, just pay more attention to your speed.