ferretfiddler Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Got my 1st tug from the police in years today ;-( crossed a solid white line joining the M6. Expected a decent roloking from PC this is my motorway but ended up having the whole bend over jobby. Apparently they report the offence nowadays & you get 3 choices, training course + cost - fixed penalty of £100 + points (thought it was £60, but plod said £100) or court. Looking like the £100 fine + points ;-( well pee'd off with me self, & the screaming skull had a do just to add insult to injury. I know I was in the wrong but £100 fine, that's a tub of powder, heads & free kin primers with change AAAaAGGGGGHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please no do gooders getting in on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEshooter Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Sounds to me like you crossed the line £100 is a bit steep, I always thought it was £60 and 3 points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 I put the power to speed cameras a few years back and got caught on the said cameras a day later never had a pull or speeding ticket in twenty five years of driving till my own undoing lucky for me I did the awareness course true story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Take the course = no points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Motorist = cashcow. Laws are there to protect us all, how could you be so thoughtless as to put us in such danger you pooh person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parapilot Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Fixed penalty is 60 and 3 points. Take the course, even if its a bit more, it will work out better in the long run, won't have to tell insurance for next 5 years who will increase premium. And no blotch on your renewals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 You stepped over the line :no: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikk Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 I'd draw the line at the training course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delburt0 Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Couldn't you say you were a polish hgv driver seems to work on police interceptors Oh I forgot your British sorry mate to the dock with u !!! System stinks we all no it ........ Still your fine will buy a few jars at there crimbo party... Workin man shafted again....... Edited November 3, 2013 by delburt0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevo_m Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) They have recently given the police more powers to decide what penalties you get at the roadside and upped the fines. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-penalties-for-careless-driving-come-into-force So it depends how serious the offence is deemed the more you will pay. Steve Edited November 3, 2013 by stevo_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Fixed penalty is 60 and 3 points. Take the course, even if its a bit more, it will work out better in the long run, won't have to tell insurance for next 5 years who will increase premium. And no blotch on your renewals Went up 1/8 apparently. I got stopped for speeding early sept and got £100 & 3 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Take the course buddy it's about the same cost less the points, when I did mine the average age was 50+ out of eight 4 were oap's I was a young pup at 30 lol..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 won't have to tell insurance for next 5 years who will increase premium. And no blotch on your renewals Don't believe it, that was what I was told when I did the speed awareness course. Admiral asked the question and added £100 to my renewal!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Don't believe it, that was what I was told when I did the speed awareness course. Admiral asked the question and added £100 to my renewal!!! I'm with Elephant part of admiral and your quite correct they do they were the first company to do so I believe..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 dont give admiral any more cash then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 If you don't you may invalidate your insurance. Withholding material facts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 I'm with Elephant part of admiral and your quite correct they do they were the first company to do so I believe..... The rest will likely follow.... Renewal was way higher than comparison sites prices (was on multicar) so got separate pixies with insurers that didn't want to know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 The rest will likely follow.... Renewal was way higher than comparison sites prices (was on multicar) so got separate pixies with insurers that didn't want to know... Your not far wrong my man if they haven't already..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfiddler Posted November 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Just done renewal ;-) looking like the course is the best way forward ;-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 3 points per set of wheels over the line. If only one side - you can feel sorry for yourself. If two sets of wheels over the line - you have been truly silly and will get what you deserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 You were in the wrong. Do the course take it on the chin and move on. Karpman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 You still need to notify insurance. It's still a motoring offence whether you do the course or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 You still need to notify insurance. It's still a motoring offence whether you do the course or not.No prosecution if you do the course..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) If that is the average law abiding citizen's once a decade exposure to the police (revenue collectors) then god help the police. If you go to work, pay your taxes and your only involvement with the police is say once every 10 years for a minor motoring offence (and what the OP describes is minor) then this is not how a stop like this should go down - it should be a telling off, a bit of good cop bad cop and then a warning. To my mind the government / police would rather take £100 off Joe Average at the cost and expense of middle England support of the Police. Edited November 4, 2013 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 You are getting off verey lightly. I did the same as yourself several years ago and ended up in court prosocuted for driving without due care and attention £300 fine 6 points and £240 court costs. No other choice back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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