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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 04:21 AM
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Due to being an absolute numpty, last night about 10 I was just leisurely driving into town (didn't even want to go out!) on a flyover, speed limit of 50 and got caught doing 83! Didn't even realise I was giving it the beans until I saw blue lights from an undercover policeman behind me. Due to being more than 45% over the speed limit the policeman couldn't give me on the spot points and fine so has to go to court..... Doh. Now I already have 3 points from speeding a year ago so am very scared I may loose my licence. Anyone got any advice for me? Would be much appreciated as I'm very worried and in a bit of a sulk feeling very stupid.
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 04:52 AM
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Take it like a man
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 05:04 AM
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Don't drop the soap
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 05:40 AM
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Weeks ban or so and a large fine. If you want to avoid a ban, get a lawyer.
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 05:52 AM
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Try the "Huhne defence".
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 06:07 AM
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i heard that someone i know got caught doing 130 and lost his license so you were lucky
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 06:21 AM
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lucky he stopped you before you drove off England... travelling that speed in the UK... you'll run out of land... he saved your life....
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 06:26 AM
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Sorry but I can't see how you can say that you didn't realise you were doing 83mph! The S2k isn't the most refined car.
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Childsy
Due to being an absolute numpty, last night about 10 I was just leisurely driving into town (didn't even want to go out!) on a flyover, speed limit of 50 and got caught doing 83! Didn't even realise I was giving it the beans until I saw blue lights from an undercover policeman behind me. Due to being more than 45% over the speed limit the policeman couldn't give me on the spot points and fine so has to go to court..... Doh. Now I already have 3 points from speeding a year ago so am very scared I may loose my licence. Anyone got any advice for me? Would be much appreciated as I'm very worried and in a bit of a sulk feeling very stupid.
I'm also in Southampton, Out of interest what flyover?
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Old Sep 13, 2015 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RobinA3
Sorry but I can't see how you can say that you didn't realise you were doing 83mph! The S2k isn't the most refined car.
Could add driving without due care and attention to the charge sheet.
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