80 in a 70.

[KLF]

Just gone past a mobile speed camera going 80 down the A23. Will I get a ticket?

 

[porkypie]

Yes! But if he was not pointing it at you at the time you will be ok!

 

[Janbha]

whatpart of the A23 ? i thought it was 60mph limit on A roads unless stated,

 

[skipper734]

In Arsgas the other day it said they caught 600 in a day, so they are trying to improve their record. So yes.

 

[KLF]

Arse!

JanBHA, national speed limit on all dual carraigeways is 70 unless otherwise stated.

 

[Bwian]

Where were the bar stewards? I'm heading down there soon

 

[Bwian]

In Arsgas the other day it said they caught 600 in a day, so they are trying to improve their record. So yes.

Building up a nice pot for their overtime pay?

 

[Notters]

No, I very much doubt it, a hell of a lot of people do 80 down there. The ones on the a23 are usually just the ones where they chase you if they want you, aren't they?

Very worried if people don't know the speed limit!

 

[Billy the Fish]

You might get away with it, usually your speedo shows a bit faster then you're really going so if yours was dead on 80 you might clock 75ish on the radar.

I got done by one of those on the A14 near cambridge and when I saw the van on the bridge my speedo said 90. The letter from the OB said I was doing 84.

 

[severnside gull]

I just got a "notice of prosecution" for doing 61mph in a 50mph area ON THE MOTORWAY. Didn't slow down quick enough seemingly but would have thought the usual automatic fine and points would suffice

 

[Joey Deacon's Disco Suit]

You've posted on NSC that you've just passed a speed camera doing 80 mph.

Anyone else think there might be another issue here that could get police attention?

 

[Uncle C]

I just killed a child when speeding in a restricted area, but that will be OK wont it, cause everyone speeds dont they.

 

[surrey jim]

I believe the police allow for speed limit +10%, So on a 70 limit they would prosecute for 77 or above.

Im sure there will be someone ITK than me who can confirm/correct me.

 

[beardy gull]

I've recently attended a speed awareness course and one of my fellow attendees has been doing 79 on the A23. You may get lucky though.

 

[Icy Gull]

Could have been one of those automatic numberplate recognition things out to catch cars without MOT and Tax rather than a mobile speed trap....if you were lucky

 

[Djmiles]

I believe the police allow for speed limit +10%, So on a 70 limit they would prosecute for 77 or above.

Im sure there will be someone ITK than me who can confirm/correct me.

I was always lead to believe there is 10% leeway when it comes to speed limits too.

 

[Seagull Steve]

No, I very much doubt it, a hell of a lot of people do 80 down there. The ones on the a23 are usually just the ones where they chase you if they want you, aren't they?

Very worried if people don't know the speed limit!

My mate went through a mobile on top of the bridge by the pyecombe doing 80 and he got done. But as stated sometimes they are out to catch the no insurance, or MOT.

 

[Mr Smggles]

10% seems like quite a big figure, does it not

 

[Albalbion]

You've posted on NSC that you've just passed a speed camera doing 80 mph.

Anyone else think there might be another issue here that could get police attention?

like the fact hes posting on the internet whilst driving?? i did think that when i read it haha

 

[happypig]

The ACPO guidelines used to be 10% + 3 mph, so 36, 47, 58, 69 & 80 respectively. However, speeding is an offence of "strict liability" so 71 in a 70 is an offence and you could be prosecuted.
In my experience, I've not seen anyone prosecuted for less than 36 in a 30. Given that speedos always read over, an indicated 80 is likely to be around 75-76 so I'd think you'll be ok.
If, however, you do get a ticket, don't do what one bloke did, turn up at court and say "not guilty because a bloke on the internet said I can't be done for doing less than 40 in a 30"