Speed cameras

[Northstander]

Think I've just been flashed, does this guarantee points on licence for 3 years and increase insurance?

 

[Motogull]

Sit tight for 7 days. Not all flashes result in fines. But basically yes.

 

[beardy gull]

Possibly. You may get the option of attending a speed awareness course instead of the points.

 

[dougdeep]

If they bother to convict or put film in the camera then yes.

 

[BensGrandad]

Depends on how much over the limit you were if within about 10% yes if not I dont think they give you that option. The killer will be when Brighton start taking action over the 20mph, that is difficult to stick to generally.

 

[Northstander]

Thanks for the replies, I'll keep my fingers crossed nothing comes through

 

[pipkin112]

Possibly. You may get the option of attending a speed awareness course instead of the points.

Taking a speed awareness course will mean you don't get the points, but can still push up your insurance premiums.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20328860

 

[Northstander]

Think I was doing about 42 in a 30mph

 

[BensGrandad]

Probably not I did the same with a motor cycle mobile patrol gun in Burgess Hill and wasnt offered the choice.

 

[Motogull]

Was it a permanent one? If so schoolboy error. I got caught twice in quick succession a few years back by plod putting their device on the parcel shelf of a car to catch approaching motorists. Ever since, I've been suspicious of cars parked in unusual places. At least now they do it my way in a transit with 'plod' and a camera sign painted on it. Mind you, when you see it, its too late. I think the paintwork is their way of laughing at you.

 

[Northstander]

Was it a permanent one? If so schoolboy error. I got caught twice in quick succession a few years back by plod putting their device on the parcel shelf of a car to catch approaching motorists. Ever since, I've been suspicious of cars parked in unusual places. At least now they do it my way in a transit with 'plod' and a camera sign painted on it. Mind you, when you see it, its too late. I think the paintwork is their way of laughing at you.

Permanent camera, 1st time ever I will be done if it's proceeded. The air was blue when it happened, simple not paying attention!! sake!!

 

[moggy]

Where was the camera?
Was it a gatso or truvelo ?
Gatso gets you going away from the camera so gets the car rear end, truvelo gets you coming towards it.
If it was a gatso, not many have films in them, they just flash, it's too expensive for the police to have films in all of sussex camera so they alternate it.

 

[Northstander]

Where was the camera?
Was it a gatso or truvelo ?
Gatso gets you going away from the camera so gets the car rear end, truvelo gets you coming towards it.
If it was a gatso, not many have films in them, they just flash, it's too expensive for the police to have films in all of sussex camera so they alternate it.

It flashed from behind rather than "at my front".

 

[Willy Dangle]

Think I've just been flashed, does this guarantee points on licence for 3 years and increase insurance?

10 to 15 years inside I reckon unless you say the wife was driving.

 

[BensGrandad]

10 to 15 years inside I reckon unless you say the wife was driving.

The its 6 months for each of you in an open prison if you are an MP.

 

[Bob!]

Think I was doing about 42 in a 30mph

Permanent camera, 1st time ever I will be done if it's proceeded. The air was blue when it happened, simple not paying attention!! sake!!

Then you deserve the points/fine I guess.

 

[Acker79]

Depends on how much over the limit you were if within about 10% yes if not I dont think they give you that option. The killer will be when Brighton start taking action over the 20mph, that is difficult to stick to generally.

Permanent camera, 1st time ever I will be done if it's proceeded. The air was blue when it happened, simple not paying attention!! sake!!

How do you people get driving licences?!

 

[Decode]

Friend I've got who works in insurance told me your first 3 points won't affect your insurance premium. Mine still went down when I got 3 points.

 

[BensGrandad]

How do you people get driving licences?![/QUOTE

Have you tried sticking to the 20mph limit from Preston Park to The Old Steyne and not holding up other traffic? Incidentally I got my driving licence in 1961 and have had 2 speeding convicitions in that time both with mobile cameras.

 

[Northstander]

How do you people get driving licences?!

I've been driving over 20 years, 1st time offence....human mistake and stupid one at that