38 in a 30

dacouch

Johno100 wrote: »

Or the offer of a Speed Awareness Course, no points and no fine.

Not all forces will offer a speeding awareness course for a plated vehicle as the professional drivers are expected to know better than to speed.

Most forces will allow a speeding course in the OP's situation providing it's the first speeding in the last (Typically) three years

RS2000.

forgotmyname wrote: »

38 in a truck will be exactly 38 if its a calibrated tacho. But they usually know a few mph off to allow for error in their equipment, so probably were doing 40.

One of the other drivers got a ticket for doing 54 on an A road where he should have been doing 40 at the time.
He said he was flat out at 56, but the ticket said 54.

No they don't.

Car_54

forgotmyname wrote: »

38 in a truck will be exactly 38 if its a calibrated tacho.

Possibly not. Calibration simply means it was accurate (within prescribed limits) on the day it was tested.

Terry98

It's a bit hard to believe but someone here http://boards.fool.co.uk/minor-speeding-infringement-horrendeous-penalty-13213173.aspx?sort=whole#13213173 got a £600 fine plus victim surcharge plus court costs plus 6 points for doing 36 mph.

After I posted the above I read post 4 here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5242577 which might explain it!

Johno100

Strider590 wrote: »

Better off taking the points if you have a clean licence.

In which case the cost of the course + a day off work + the additional charge on your insurance, make it a foolish choice.

Normally I would agree and bring this up with those contemplating whether to take a course or take the points. But as the OP appears to drive professionally he may have to factor in his employers policy when it comes points on his licence. If he takes the points this time he may be only 3pts away from losing his job (or that role with the company) with some employers.

lee8040

Johno100 wrote: »

Normally I would agree and bring this up with those contemplating whether to take a course or take the points. But as the OP appears to drive professionally he may have to factor in his employers policy when it comes points on his licence. If he takes the points this time he may be only 3pts away from losing his job (or that role with the company) with some employers.

If I'm lucky to choose I'd go for the course. Take the day off as holiday

Linus2864

OP, have you tried posting in the Pepipoo forums?


http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showforum=5


You may also want to try their NIP wizard to get a good idea of what you can expect.


Hope this helps,


L

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My youngest got snapped doing 35 in a 30 mph area and paid the £60.00 fine and done the speed awareness course.It has slowed her down considerably and she was mortified after 28 years of clean driving.I am pleased as I want her and anyone near her to be safe.too late when you've killed someone

rs65

Dr._Shoe wrote: »

With insurance you're expected to apply in utmost good faith meaning that you're expected to voluteer the information. It could effect the outcome of a claim should your car get damaged in a collision.

rev_henry wrote: »

Not anymore. Recent FOS guidance states that for normal home, car insurance etc the insurance company MUST ask every question it considers relevant. If they don't ask you've done nothing wrong by not telling them. Within reason of course.

Rev, almost correct. Its actually legislation that made the changes, not the FOS

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/6/contents/enacted

The consumers obligation is to take reasonable care not to make a misrepresentation.

gpc273

"Holier than though brigade" or simply people who don't charge around well over the posted limit and have consideration for other road users. I'll put myself in the second category, OP as an LGV driver you could receive an invitation for a chat with the local TC who can impose additional sanctions on your licence above anything a court imposes.