Possible speed ticket, but on holiday for 3 mths

portchieboy

Tonight I think I was caught by a mobile unit doing about 38 in a 30 zone.

Fair cop, but problem is that from Thursday I will be out of UK for 3 months.

I have a clean record, and would want to do an awareness course if possible. Given that I cannot monitor my post, what can I do....is there anyone I could contact, or would that be risking an 'admission' if I was not caught?

Umkomaas

Wrong place for your problem. We deal with private parking charges - and there's not much 'parking' going on in your case!

You'd be best taking this over to PePiPoo's 'Speeding and other Criminal Offences' forum. Here's your link:

http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?act=SF&s=&f=5

This where the speeding experts are parked.

Iceweasel

Given your user name and the fact you are quoting from a certain Mr R Burns Esquire - are you by any chance located in The Land of Caledonia?

Speed Awareness courses are not offered North of the Border.

I would suggest that you must monitor your post.

I used to work in Saudi Arabia most of the year and found from bitter and expensive experience that there are simply far too many things that need attention.

Can you not re-direct mailto a reliable relative, or get them to pick it up for you and check any 'suspect' items?

HO87

To emphasise Iceweasel's point the damage will be done not by missing out on the course but in potentially failing to respond to any Notice of Intended Prosecution at all or within the time limit (28 days). This is likely to be the first document you'll receive.

Failing to reply to the NIP constitutes a separate offence which is viewed by the system as a more serious one that carries a hefty penalty - a mandatory 6 points and a fine often the region of £350-£500 plus costs and the Victim Levy. That is not necessarily the worst aspect. The offence carries the endorsement code MS90 which insurers dislike as it is viewed as an indication of dishonesty. Some insurers might rescind your policy immediately (once the conviction is disclosed) others may decline to renew it - which only then adds to the situation of rising costs. At the very least most insurers are likely to load your premiums in the same way as they are unlikely to do so were you to go to them with a 3 pointer.

HTH

portchieboy

Thanks guys. Not Scottish, no!

I will I think get my mail re directed then.

Iceweasel

Good idea.

Fingers crossed you hear nothing more about the possible speeding, but better to be safe than sorry and seriously out of pocket.