NIPped...

[kawasakiz]

My mate got caught doin 44 in a 30 he was offered a speed awareness course at a cost of £74. I think it depends on if you have been caught before, not sure about phoning up and asking but it would be worth a try. Easy revenue for them. I was listening to the local radio the other day they caught 25 people in one hour £60 each £1500 an hour. Not bad money for them one car driver was caught doin 52! in a 30 anyone can make a quick slip on the throtle but I dont know what would be a fair margin of error

[Funky]

can be manned on a level and stable platform i'm afraid mate. Just holding it up doesn't count though.

I hope all goes well for you mate.

[Boomerwang]

Got a tug on the M5 near tiverton, did the course in Exeter

Cost me £80 + Fuel to Exeter + day off work.

It's not a course it's a sermon but it keeps 3 points off your licence.

[tutton]

Weird, dosnt sound like its that fixed as it sounds then.
I only paid 60 for mine, as it was either 60 and take points or 60 and dont

[andyals]

Got one in Taunton.
38 IN A 30 at 3am with not a sod about.
Got offered the Speedsafe thing but awarded it a testicles.
I'd rather have the points than be treated like a criminal in need of re-habilitation.
If you have a clean license, the first three points don't handicap you anyway.
Insurers only start loading your policy from six.

[Maver-Nick]

If you have a clean license, the first three points don't handicap you anyway.
Insurers only start loading your policy from six.

[Funky]

How long do points stay on your license anyway?

[Blue]

They count in court for 3 years but stay on your licence for 4 years

[Johnnyb]

It depends on your insurance company as to how many points they start taking notice at, i was with Churchill when i got clocked at 98.8mph and got 6 points and the girl on the phone said not to worry, if you get 3 we count it as unlucky, if you get 6 you could just be really unlucky so we give you the benefit of the doubt especially if you have no accidents on your account, the copper couldnt understand why i was smiling when he gave me the ticket, might have been because only 30 seconds before i was clocked i was doing around the 130 mark but that was some years ago

[Maver-Nick]

Well... got the photo's and had to agree it was me in my 'Gixxer Leathers' wearing my 'Bulldog' skid lid...

Anyhow, got a letter back today, and it seems that early reports were all wrong...

You do get offered a 'Speed awareness course' for more than 4mph over the limit (I was 9)

So I'm gonna take it at Westpoint for £75 and save the points... (not many left... )

[Boomerwang]

Must have been my lucky day then,,,,,,,,,,96 in a 70.

[tutton]

Well... got the photo's and had to agree it was me in my 'Gixxer Leathers' wearing my 'Bulldog' skid lid...

Anyhow, got a letter back today, and it seems that early reports were all wrong...

You do get offered a 'Speed awareness course' for more than 4mph over the limit (I was 9)

So I'm gonna take it at Westpoint for £75 and save the points... (not many left... )

It seems everywhere is different then, as on ours i was told i was at the top border 37 in a 30.
and i had to pay 60 pounds not 75?

[Johnnyb]

I read recently its down to whoever runs the cameras sets the percentage over the limit its not a government 10% policy or anything like that, they can be set at 31 if outside a school or suchlike...........

[Maver-Nick]

Another thing I just noticed...

This course is registered on the police data base for 3 years, just like getting points then really...

I s'pose it's so you can't say you haven't done one and ask for another next time.

[VTR]

I s'pose it's so you can't say you haven't done one and ask for another next time.

Or if you get pulled again for a similar offence the sentence/penalty will be greater as they will consider you didn't heed the advise/lecture given on the course