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Post by Marlon » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:40 pm

I was caught by a mobile camera on an unfamiliar stretch of dual carriageway (with a central reservation) doing 59 in a 50. I missed the speed limit sign and thought it was a 70. I saw the camera and thought I was well under. Camera was placed simply to collect revenue I reckon. Got offered a SAC - took it and kept a clean licence. Wont get that option again for 3 years.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:44 pm

Marlon wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:40 pm I was caught by a mobile camera on an unfamiliar stretch of dual carriageway (with a central reservation) doing 59 in a 50. I missed the speed limit sign and thought it was a 70. I saw the camera and thought I was well under. Camera was placed simply to collect revenue I reckon. Got offered a SAC - took it and kept a clean licence. Wont get that option again for 3 years.
Likewise, mine was 84 on a motorway, and although cop wrote BOTH the wrong motorway, and offence code (exceed 60 on dual c/way) my solicitor advised me to take the SAC, as if it went to court and I had a mag that sided with the plod, I could be looking at £500 and 3 points. Pi$$ed me off no end, as at the end of the day, my argument was that, if he couldn't get the basics right, how could he be relied upon to have operated the VASCAR correctly?

Enroute to and from our shop via the A580 (East Lancashire Rd) there are regularly camera vans placed at the bottom of downhill sections of the 60mph dual carriageway, placed so that it catches people as they come over the crest... Tell me that's not about £££ and if there is something on at Haydock or Aintree Races, there are always more of them, catching unwitting visitors coming to those places to spend money Grrrr... :evil:

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Post by Chris_D » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:51 pm

You know, this will probably irritate the living sh!te out of all of the 'enthusiastic' drivers amongst you but since i adopted my own 'why drive like a dick' philosophy years ago I've never had to worry about speeding and associated fines.
If you stick to the limit or below then you have absolutely nothing to worry about!
Get yourself a cheap trackday bruiser for fulfilling speedy shennanigans and you'll rapidly find yourself not needing to floor it on the public roads!
Am i talkin sh!te here?
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:55 pm

Chris_D wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:51 pm
Am i talkin sh!te here?
As always, you irritating **** :rofl: :rofl:

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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:55 pm

Chris_D wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:51 pmYou know, this will probably irritate the living sh!te out of all of the 'enthusiastic' drivers amongst you but since i adopted my own 'why drive like a dick' philosophy years ago I've never had to worry about speeding and associated fines.
If you stick to the limit or below then you have absolutely nothing to worry about!
Get yourself a cheap trackday bruiser for fulfilling speedy shennanigans and you'll rapidly find yourself not needing to floor it on the public roads!
Am i talkin sh!te here?
Probably not, but I may not be alone in just not having the necessary willpower! :lol:
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Post by mj2k » Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:58 pm

Means based fines...based on salary or dividends for those of us self employed?
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:06 pm

mj2k wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:58 pm Means based fines...based on salary or dividends for those of us self employed?
Salary for pauper sole traders like me ;)

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Post by brightonbimmer » Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:43 pm

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Post by Silverzedtom » Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:47 pm

Don't worry... They will change it all back once they realise it's not as lucrative, not enough people work.
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Post by pvr » Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:48 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:06 pm
mj2k wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:58 pm Means based fines...based on salary or dividends for those of us self employed?
Salary for pauper sole traders like me ;)

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Post by Chris_D » Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:01 pm

pvr wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:48 pm
Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:06 pm
mj2k wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:58 pm Means based fines...based on salary or dividends for those of us self employed?
Salary for pauper sole traders like me ;)

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I am on minimum wage as well and have pay slips to prove it. :lol:
Me too. oldest trick in the 'Company Owner/Director's' book.. :lol:
you should know this Mike or do we need to educate you? My 'consultant fee' is €200/hr if you would like to submit an application.....
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:18 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:06 pmSalary for pauper sole traders like me

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So occupational pension for non-working old gits like me then. :lol:
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Post by Marlon » Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:25 pm

Chris_D wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:51 pm You know, this will probably irritate the living sh!te out of all of the 'enthusiastic' drivers amongst you but since i adopted my own 'why drive like a dick' philosophy years ago I've never had to worry about speeding and associated fines.
If you stick to the limit or below then you have absolutely nothing to worry about!
Get yourself a cheap trackday bruiser for fulfilling speedy shennanigans and you'll rapidly find yourself not needing to floor it on the public roads!
Am i talkin sh!te here?
My ticket was due to ignorance - thought I was 11 mph under, thought I was being Captain Slow :D
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Post by mj2k » Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:31 am

Chris_D wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:01 pm
pvr wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:48 pm
Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:06 pm

Salary for pauper sole traders like me ;)

Mike
I am on minimum wage as well and have pay slips to prove it. :lol:
Me too. oldest trick in the 'Company Owner/Director's' book.. :lol:
you should know this Mike or do we need to educate you? My 'consultant fee' is €200/hr if you would like to submit an application.....
Excellent news, and yes my pay slips show the same.
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Post by Ducklakeview » Thu Apr 20, 2017 6:59 am

Chris_D wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:01 pm
pvr wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:48 pm
Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:06 pm

Salary for pauper sole traders like me ;)

Mike
I am on minimum wage as well and have pay slips to prove it. :lol:
Me too. oldest trick in the 'Company Owner/Director's' book.. :lol:
you should know this Mike or do we need to educate you? My 'consultant fee' is €200/hr if you would like to submit an application.....
I was being sarcastic Chris. No one manipulates thre system like me, or rather "my accountant works surprisingly hard for his money" 🤔

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