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  1. Did I see somewhere recently, that police officers are awarded credit points of a monetary value for any offence they write up. Might've dreamt this, but it would explain the change in leniency??

  2. i reckon if you get caught speeding by a van or other hand held device its worth a challenge. I mean, what a cheek to dish out a punishment without any representation, no witnesses, and no court appearance. So someone says you were speeding and you are supposed to just take it and pay up. Whats up with people? If you are really going like the clappers then its bang to rights, but if its a few miles an hour then i would want evidence other than just someones word. I want proof of calibration, fitness of the officer, etc etc. I dont like this type of justice, load of nonsense.

    Totally with you on this point, however you have to go to court and contest the offence. Now unless you can afford Mr Loophole, you'll most likely be dished out with more points and a healthy court bill to match.

     

    I did ask for photographic evidence and had a very nice A4 photo in return, showing the rear end of the car. Upon noticing the car was under braking, I thought best to cough for it and avoid an embarrassing moment in court!

  3. Only if you are inside of (I think) 10 mph of the limit.

     

    So, 41 mph in a 30 mph and no you don't get offered it, 38 mph in a 30 mph and you should get offered it (once).

    In this case 47 in a 30, think I was lucky not to get more points and a higher fine.

  4. I think that it's the case that flashing cars approaching a speed trap can lead to you being done for obstruction of an officer in the execution of his duties.

     

    J.

    Quite right, there was a recent case in which a motorist was doing exactly that and a police car was coming towards him. Booked on the spot. Shame, as all this tends to lead towards, is further disrespect for our hard working police forces. IMHO

  5. Nor me.

     

    I do however know first hand that a laser van on a motorway gantry can get you from 0.8 of a km away.

     

    That's not even a sporting chance when they are not visible to the naked eye.

    Eek....

     

    Worst part is, that I saw the van and merrily flashed cars heading towards it. Instant karma's gonna get ya!!!

  6. Just a precautionary tale of my brush with the law.

     

    Having had a clean licence for the last 22 years of breaking most speed limits, I've just had 3 points and a £60.00 fine for doing 47 in a 30. My speed was increasing to join the 50 limit only 50 yards ahead, so that's my excuse.

     

    Now, I accept full responsibility for the offence, but the one thing I didn't realise is that speed camera vans can do you going away from them, on the opposite side of a dual carriageway.

     

    Hay hoe, time to start blaming the cash strapped police force, for profiteering!!

     

    Be warned!!!!!

  7. Afternoon all,

     

    Measures 54 inches end to end, shoulder strap, carry handles and a small exterior pocket. Externally in excellent condition, but there is a tear in the internal liner, which I've patched up with duck type, doesn't affect putting the gun away.

     

    £15.00 inc 1st class postage. Happy to accept, cash, bank transfer and paypal with an additional 4% added.

     

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  8. Lidl special 20-60x60, comes with the tripod and carry case.

     

    £20.00 inc 1st class postage. Happy to accept, cash, bank transfer and paypal with an additional 4% added.

     

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