How many points have you got ?
20 February 2010, 09:57 AM
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Also, any tips on the best method of spotting speed cameras, ok, slowing down to the speed limit is the best policy but whats the best electronic aid you can get, cant afford a lapse in monitoring speed limits like a hawk to get me banned !
Luckily I dont do much driving, cycle to work and dont do loads of other mileage so its less of an issue than people who drive for their job.
Was expecting some stick off the Mother in Law as she really dissaproves of speedy driving and then remember that she attended the speed awareness course last month
Luckily I dont do much driving, cycle to work and dont do loads of other mileage so its less of an issue than people who drive for their job.
Was expecting some stick off the Mother in Law as she really dissaproves of speedy driving and then remember that she attended the speed awareness course last month
got stopped for speeding once got away with it a few fine for my exhaust been to loud, few fines for seat belt
20 February 2010, 10:46 AM
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I have been lucky and have never had any points so far. I did have a few endorsements in the days of 'bikes and early car driving but luckily never got 3 at once. I am a bit careful these days, especially in the sort of places where you might expect a speedcam, and my Snooper has been worth its weight!. I think my last endorsement was cleared in the early 70's. Being disabled (thats "differently abled" for the PC Plonkers 
), I cannot afford to risk losing my licence or I would not be able to leave the house.
Les
), I cannot afford to risk losing my licence or I would not be able to leave the house.Les
20 February 2010, 11:06 AM
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Had the license 14 years, never had 1 point. How I do not know as I used to drive through all the road works on the M6 at Rayhall.
Had a couple of close calls though!!! Only ever been tugged twice (not speeding) too and 1 of those occasions I got away with it cos I was carrying firearms!!
Had a couple of close calls though!!! Only ever been tugged twice (not speeding) too and 1 of those occasions I got away with it cos I was carrying firearms!!
20 February 2010, 12:00 PM
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If I was going to spend money on one, it would have to be worth the money and multi function so to speak.
And ultimatly they are never gonna warn you about a hidden cop or an unmarked car. Both my tickets were from cars, so camera warnings would not have helped one bit.
20 February 2010, 12:41 PM
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20 February 2010, 12:50 PM
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I do still chuckle when I see the difference in driving style of people when a marked car is about, as opposed to the unmarked ones, which are not actually that subtle really. It is really like night and day! Although we do still find the odd customer who doesn't even spot the marked car behind them let alone an unmarked one.
20 February 2010, 01:20 PM
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I'm old enough to remember when a lecture from a traffic officer was enough to calm us down for a fortnight....
I would rather see a sea of uniformed officers in T5's than a horde of electronic gadgets with no "soul"....
dunx
P.S. I got 3 points in the nineties in my classic for 89 mph on the M18.....
I would rather see a sea of uniformed officers in T5's than a horde of electronic gadgets with no "soul"....
dunx
P.S. I got 3 points in the nineties in my classic for 89 mph on the M18.....
20 February 2010, 01:25 PM
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ZERO points for me ................
BUT, I do cheat - I have a fantastic device which has never failed to warn me .... it is so good that everyone should have it in their car - clearly lots don't have one, maybe they haven't even heard of it?
I have a picture of it .... I'm sure that those who get done for speeding can buy one at any good Motor Factor ...
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BUT, I do cheat - I have a fantastic device which has never failed to warn me .... it is so good that everyone should have it in their car - clearly lots don't have one, maybe they haven't even heard of it?
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20 February 2010, 01:30 PM
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"ZERO points for me ................
BUT, I do cheat - I have a fantastic device which has never failed to warn me .... it is so good that everyone should have it in their car - clearly lots don't have one, maybe they haven't even heard of it?[/I] [I]
I have a picture of it .... I'm sure that those who get done for speeding can buy one at any good Motor Factor ..."
I have one of those devices too, but my one seems to be broken as the needle keeps moving about
BUT, I do cheat - I have a fantastic device which has never failed to warn me .... it is so good that everyone should have it in their car - clearly lots don't have one, maybe they haven't even heard of it?[/I] [I]
I have a picture of it .... I'm sure that those who get done for speeding can buy one at any good Motor Factor ..."
I have one of those devices too, but my one seems to be broken as the needle keeps moving about
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20 February 2010, 01:45 PM
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I have 0 points, still young and have plenty more driving to do, but I am a good girl!
Like Pete says, I just keep an eye on the clock. Cant go far wrong then.
Like Pete says, I just keep an eye on the clock. Cant go far wrong then.
20 February 2010, 02:01 PM
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i am serving a 36 day ban for doing 88.3 in a 50 zone they where going to ban me for 6 months and give me points but i appealed against it
my advice go to court and get a good solicitor
14th march the beast is back on the road
my advice go to court and get a good solicitor
14th march the beast is back on the road
20 February 2010, 02:41 PM
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Lets hope on the 15th you are not speeding again!
20 February 2010, 03:06 PM
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well may last year i got done for doing 77 in a 30 over taking and just before xmas i had to go to count.
i havnt been driving two years when they had me for doing 77 but when i went to count i had been driving two year.
well i only got 6points and im 21 now insurance up next month mines only 1500 with 6points, a crash and 1 ync on a wrx guess im lucky one really 
on the scooby last year it was 1800
i fort it was going to be mega with the 6points but not moaning that its gone down lol
i havnt been driving two years when they had me for doing 77 but when i went to count i had been driving two year.
well i only got 6points and im 21 now insurance up next month mines only 1500 with 6points, a crash and 1 ync on a wrx
guess im lucky one really on the scooby last year it was 1800 i fort it was going to be mega with the 6points but not moaning that its gone down lol
20 February 2010, 03:11 PM
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My OH collected three last year on the M6 coming out of the Lakes, he had some crappy music on and refused to lower the volume. Shame then that he couldn't hear me saying "Camera van, camera van", he was doing 80 as we passed it.
It has definitely slowed him down since, especially in the first couple of months afterwards, in fact I think he is leaning towards changing his car (Evo) because it is just too tempting...
My OH collected three last year on the M6 coming out of the Lakes, he had some crappy music on and refused to lower the volume. Shame then that he couldn't hear me saying "Camera van, camera van", he was doing 80 as we passed it.
It has definitely slowed him down since, especially in the first couple of months afterwards, in fact I think he is leaning towards changing his car (Evo) because it is just too tempting...
20 February 2010, 03:56 PM
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No points for me 
but have had a few warnings from friendly police My last one being from a traffic copper in an X5, didn't see him a couple of booths down coming off the Severn Bridge tolls, I floored it as you do low and behold he stopped me a mile or so down the road, whoops
but have had a few warnings from friendly police My last one being from a traffic copper in an X5, didn't see him a couple of booths down coming off the Severn Bridge tolls, I floored it as you do low and behold he stopped me a mile or so down the road, whoops
20 February 2010, 04:23 PM
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Reading your post i would charge you 10 grand
well may last year i got done for doing 77 in a 30 over taking and just before xmas i had to go to count.
i havnt been driving two years when they had me for doing 77 but when i went to count i had been driving two year.
well i only got 6points and im 21 now insurance up next month mines only 1500 with 6points, a crash and 1 ync on a wrx guess im lucky one really on the scooby last year it was 1800
i fort it was going to be mega with the 6points but not moaning that its gone down lol
i havnt been driving two years when they had me for doing 77 but when i went to count i had been driving two year.
well i only got 6points and im 21 now insurance up next month mines only 1500 with 6points, a crash and 1 ync on a wrx
guess im lucky one really on the scooby last year it was 1800 i fort it was going to be mega with the 6points but not moaning that its gone down lol
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