junctiontwo Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Can't believe I was so stupid today. Slowed to 45-50 through the M54 average speed cameras today but as soon as I saw the 'Rejoin Main Carriageway' sign, I put my foot down. What a numpty - there was one last camera just before the 70mph sign Definitely expecting the worst as I hit 69 before realising which is 3 points on my clean licence + fine. I do hate the fact though that the punishment 'lasts' 3 years..........scum kids get a telling off for nicking a car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 language timothy ,or just do the course £99 quid +vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 oops, i hate those average speed cameras, they have them all the way down past stalham on the way to yarmouth, it's a lovely road and i'm stuck doing 40/50 mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 And 4 years on your insurance BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) Yep. If offered tick the box and do the course if offered which it should as your a clean licence holder...... Edited November 12, 2013 by Jaymo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 If it was the last camera I wouldn't sweat it just yet , they take your speed between two camera zones not just the one camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junctiontwo Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 If it was the last camera I wouldn't sweat it just yet , they take your speed between two camera zones not just the one camera Really?? I hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) If it was the last camera I wouldn't sweat it just yet , they take your speed between two camera zones not just the one camera But surely he's passed the rest of the cameras to get to the last one might not be active if your lucky,BB Edited November 12, 2013 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junctiontwo Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 language timothy ,or just do the course £99 quid +vat Can't as I did it back in January. Limit went from 70 to 50 and I was doing 54 as the camera got me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 language timothy ,or just do the course £99 quid +vat 165 now ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigman Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 But surely he's passed the rest of the cameras to get to the last one BBYes but at 45-50 mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) Yes but at 45-50 mph yep might average out between the 2 cameras as you say he might just get away with it but seems he's a repeat offender so good luck Edited November 12, 2013 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMMER BURT Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 it can also take up to six months to hit the mat, as they need a technician to say the camaras were in calibration 165 now ha ouch/nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 The last one might not be active! Where was the national speed limit sigh befor it or after it? Had you crossed lanes? We're you in the same lane through them all? We're you going below the speed limit for a peiriod off tim ect? If it's your car just wait 2 weeks. And just do the course! The cost varys some are more than other districts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Can't as I did it back in January. Limit went from 70 to 50 and I was doing 54 as the camera got me..... did you not learn anything at the course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junctiontwo Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 The last one might not be active! Where was the national speed limit sigh befor it or after it? Had you crossed lanes? We're you in the same lane through them all? We're you going below the speed limit for a peiriod off tim ect? If it's your car just wait 2 weeks. And just do the course! The cost varys some are more than other districts! 70mph. Left hand lane throughout (though crossing lanes thing is an old loophole that was quickly closed years ago). I'd estimate my average speed from the start of the cameras was max 45 as I'd slowed down to talk on the phone (hands free!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Not a great deal of advantage doing the course. Insurance companies now also ask if you've taken a speed awareness course, so your still hammered. Does keep the points off though in exchange for some dosh and a day out of your holiday allowance Hope the averages work out in your favour Cruise control is a great asset in keeping the heavy right foot in check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junctiontwo Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 did you not learn anything at the course? Oh there's always one 'Mr I'm-Perfect-And-Have-Never-Made-A-Single-Mistake-In-All-Of-My-Life!!!' Actually yes. This was a moment of lapse in concentration rather than manic speeding. Hope the averages work out in your favour Cruise control is a great asset in keeping the heavy right foot in check Thanks turbo. Stupidly I rarely use CC.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampro Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Can't believe I was so stupid today. Slowed to 45-50 through the M54 average speed cameras today but as soon as I saw the 'Rejoin Main Carriageway' sign, I put my foot down. What a numpty - there was one last camera just before the 70mph sign Definitely expecting the worst as I hit 69 before realising which is 3 points on my clean licence + fine. I do hate the fact though that the punishment 'lasts' 3 years..........scum kids get a telling off for nicking a car!! I have been had on the same junc 4 weeks ago letter came throught the post from Stafford police last week looking like im up for a speeding lesson or 3 points either way going to cost me £80 be glad when they finish playing on there building the jaguar factory night mare at the mo m6 and 54 camerered up all the way from Stafford to m42 and they close it at night at 5 to 7 and close the a5 at Brownhills, I work at night shop fitting and have too pass through it all puts 1/2 hr on my journey home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junctiontwo Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I have been had on the same junc 4 weeks ago letter came throught the post from Stafford police last week looking like im up for a speeding lesson or 3 points either way going to cost me £80 be glad when they finish playing on there building the jaguar factory night mare at the mo m6 and 54 camerered up all the way from Stafford to m42 and they close it at night at 5 to 7 and close the a5 at Brownhills, I work at night shop fitting and have too pass through it all puts 1/2 hr on my journey home Sorry to hear lampro and this doesn't fill me with any confidence that I might be lucky..... You're right about the M6 - it's a bl**dy nightmare every day right now, north and south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 it can also take up to six months to hit the mat, as they need a technician to say the camaras were in calibration ouch/nasty has to be within 14 days not 6 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 165 now ha BLimey £60 when i did mine............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overandunder2012 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 165 now ha i paid £85 for the course at the end of the month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munzy Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 has to be within 14 days not 6 months Correct, 14 days for you to receive a NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution) and 6 months to appear in court (in cases requiring an appearance in front of the magistrates). Only time this differs is if you are pulled over by a policeman at which point you will be verbally given notice of prosecution so nothing in the post required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 You'll be In the clear. If you did most of it at 45-50 (assume an average of 47) and only accelerated to 70 over last couple of hundred metres it probably increased your average to 47.1. Add in the over reading of your speedo and the 10% allowance that they factor in and you are probably 10mph below getting a ticket. Chillax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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