Lez325 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) None for me too- almost had 3 last year - but I was so close to the limit I was asked to attend re-education in the form of half a day listening to ex- Pold tell me all about how speed kills and such like ( not that I disagree of course). I was doing 35 in a 30 zone @ 06.30am on my way to a shoot-on a Sunday morning - I kid you not down side is the fee for this was £60 but no points - same as the speeding fine if I decided not to attend the bad boys driving course The ex-Plod was telling me all about braking distance at 30 mph I disagreed as the information contained within the highway code is dated to say the least- taken from tests using a ford Zephyr or similar with drum brakes- Didnt like the fact that my WRX Impreza with huge 4 pot calipers on slotted disc's- would stop in under 1/2 the distance stated in the highway code- we tested & proved this theory on the car park- over a measured distance at 30 mph- she stopped on the button at almost half the stated braking distance He wasnt happy BUT- still I had to stay all day lol- better than 3 points though Les :yp: Edited March 18, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 in past 22 years 30+ 3 bans . BUT in latter 10 years only 3 . phone whilst in a que of traffic fao never commented on the bans or varios motoring offences whilst i was younger , even though one of the bans ended up with custodial sentance of driving whilst disqualified (2 months). im guessing this is the reason for poll smithy ? does it affect yr sgc ? before I applied for my SGS, I took a freedom of information request with the DVLA. I was told, once they are off your licence, they do not keep records. I am not sure about DD's though. :yp: Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 3 for me, got them 2 1/2 years ago caught doing average 92 in a 70. Fair cop guv etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollysp2 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Had 9 on once then got done again sp30 b****** things, luckly as was doing 35mph an for £90 could spend a day on a driver awareness course. Waste of tax payers money but at least didn't get banned :yp: :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 3 for me. caught on the phone :yp: ME TOO! :look: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck. Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 none never have had but then again most cameras take frontal pictures :yp: the GATSOs don't take front on pics, most are from the back which is why so many people dispute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 the GATSOs don't take front on pics, most are from the back which is why so many people dispute ALL fixed and mobile cameras in leicestershire ARE forward facing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 No points at all, never had any. Not even a parking ticket. I'm a good boy, honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 in past 22 years 30+ 3 bans I am not the only one then No points ATM and haven't had any for years now but I have had dozens and was also banned 3 times. 1 month, 3 months, then 2 weeks - the irony being the fortnight ban was the one I didn't go to court for. That was all years ago, I had fast company cars and covered zillions of miles a year always under pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper6 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 zero for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigweed Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 none now but in the past 2 endorsements (old system) 1, for failing to display "L" plates on Motor Cycle and 1 for speeding 60 in a 30 :( 6 points SP60 - 102 in a 70 mobile lasor setup - no ban but a ******* big fine 3 points SP30 - 82 in a 70 head on camera and i knew it was there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robc89 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Not had any points in the 3 years iv been driving... But 6 months in i was caught by a speed trap on a dual carriage way, 102.8mph! Thing was i was overtaken whilst in the speed trap, so the undercover volvo caught up with me, scared me ****less, then went passed me to get the other guy! Thought id got away with it....only to find them waiting for me in the next lay by! Went to court 3 months later got 45 day ban and £300 fine which at the time was gash but it definetly taught me a lesson! o and a classic comment by the officer when i was sat in the back of the volvo "just to let you know we aren't just out here catching people speeding because its a sunny Sunday afternoon".....I drive that stretch every week and haven't seen them there agen, but then summer is approaching so we shall see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I have got none at the moment but I did have 3 for speeding (42 in a 30 limit) which came off my licence in Jan. this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicle Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 None for me on either license..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danddo Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 All clear now but have had 6 once was given the choice of three points or a speed course, chose the course which, guess what, cost £60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeyba Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) None for me on either license..... Slightly off topic but wanting to ask this for ages. I currently have 9 One SP30 and 5 for fleeing the scene (absolute joke- but there you go) the SP30 comes of next year. How is this likely to affect an application for SGC? Is it worth doing now or should I wait till the some points come off? In Norfolk btw. Edited March 18, 2010 by Jakeyba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieh Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Hi All See you all in hell you bad people Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Slightly off topic but wanting to ask this for ages. I currently have 9 One SP30 and 5 for fleeing the scene (absolute joke- but there you go) the SP30 comes of next year. How is this likely to affect an application for SGC? Is it worth doing now or should I wait till the some points come off? In Norfolk btw. wont affect it one bit , unles fleeing from the scene involved more criminal activity. check out some of the othe posts , none of us are angels and all got sgc, and if you central norfolk , paddy bowe is yr fao who isnt stupid and will make his mind up before his tea is cold on your home visit .sorry , black coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 as soon as i get rid of 3, i get 3 back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons gold Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 (edited) had 3 then lost them then got another three then got banned 120 in a 70 by a police motorbike three quarters of a mile in front of me using the latest mobile speed camera. To be fair the copper did'nt even tell me off because i already new that i would get a ban for it. Ironically it was on a road called the A120 and all my friends joke that i got confused with the road signs. But none now Edited March 19, 2010 by jasons gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogey Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Got 3 points last summer 41/30 at 6am in the morning going fishing.Camera van that I did not see. Had a clean licence for 42 years I was well ****** off. Wrote a nice letter telling them how much I would benifit from a speeding awareness course but they said limit is 38.I am sure have seen people allowed to do it having been clocked over that. I suppose the answer is don't speed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy75 Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 me too i would have pulled in, taken photo's of the obstruction and the police car not clearing the road shaun Didn't know the car (unmarked) was the filth unfortunately. Also the video was "mysteriously" broken when it came to court day - after constantly asking for the evidence beforehand. The beak punted my charge up £60 compared to everyone else's, just because I wanted to see the evidence and so delayed my court date. I tell you - I wouldn't p*** on one of they were on fire now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 I have 0 points on my licence. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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