What happens when...

[adamnmcc]

you're caught by the police in your brand new bora 2.0 at 115mph down the m1??

why do i get the feeling that i just bought a very expensive driveway cover...

 

[pablo]

he tell u its court?

6points id imagine tho poss a short ban?

 

[adamnmcc]

yeah, it's a court case...

absolutely cacking myself....

 

[pablo]

god knows mate tbh what were weather conditions like? if dry and clear poss some scope but if it was today/yesterday then not gonna help ya

 

[Sir Sax]

young driver? passed test recent years? R plates? ...expect the worst

 

[adamnmcc]

no, i'm 24, been driving since i was 18. clean licence so far, bar maybe a fixed penalty for using my phone when driving.

8pm sat on the m1 between stockmans and blacks rd. cop was alright, pretty much what you'ld expect from a cop that;s just caught you speeding.

anyone know how they react to speeding in lisburn??

 

[big cyril]

How were you caught - was it a patrol car/bike or a trap at the side of the road?

 

[adamnmcc]

patrol car.

he said i'd need a solicitor...

 

[Porter]

doesnt sound good to be honest,

hope for the best,

good luck

 

[Darragh]

no, i'm 24, been driving since i was 18. clean licence so far, bar maybe a fixed penalty for using my phone when driving.

8pm sat on the m1 between stockmans and blacks rd. cop was alright, pretty much what you'ld expect from a cop that;s just caught you speeding.

anyone know how they react to speeding in lisburn??

jesus ive seen myself flat to the mat up there quite often nasty mate hope u dont loose the books, also u may get a very good soliciter

 

[big cyril]

Mm
I usually come on here and give off about speed cameras nicking people for a few mph over the limit , but that's not the case this time!
I reckon it's by no means certain that the books will go depending upon the judge , your defence and the conditions at the time and whether or not you use the car for work etc, plus the lack of other offences.
Out of interest , what did your speedo read - was it the same as the actual speed as measured by the cop car?
As above - get a solicior who specialises in these matters.

 

[adamnmcc]

My Ex-Girlfriends Dad is a very good solicitor and he has agreed to represent me.

The Speedo read the same as the cop car. got to 115 and chickened out/caught myself on.

i feel like such a tit, i'd only had the car about 6hrs. i'll keep you all posted, and may be hitching lifts off some of you on the near future.

 

[G4RY]

did he show you your speed on a lazer gun or anything??? i got caught doing 120 on the motorway took them a good bit to catch up wif me too got off with a good telling off but no points cause he couldent prove my speed(thats coming from the cop).what time did you get caught at??was it wet or anything?

 

[adamnmcc]

it was on a meter in the cop car. plain as day, 114.8mph(ave) in a .48 mile space.

it was 8pm on sat coming out of belfast, it wasn't dry but slightly damp.

i'll just have to sweat it out till i get to court. nick is a very good solicitor. What's more, this is my one freebie.

 

[G4RY]

they yake the weather and time and into conciderion

all i can say is good luck...sweating it out has to be the 1 off the worst things about it...you might be lucky and only get 6 point and a fine like said above

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[VEN©M]

i say lock the door and throw away the key dude...









only joking adam, it would be harsh to take away your license but i'd expect a fair few points and a decent fine.

 

[-Pete-]

they are usually very strict on speeding and lack of insurance. these are things that they will usually give out mandatory penaltys for. i would imagine it will be at least 6 points and a hefty fine. just be ready as you can be . also comes down to the judge and how they feel about it too. i got a judge that was nice enough but after getting pished off with a couple of solicitors before mine that hadnt prepared he got rather angry and started to dish out some harsh fines and points!

not to make you feel worse but just letting you know my own experience!

as said a good solicitor which you have already and just see what happens i suppose!

 

[therock]

Can't they revoke your license if you're caught doing more than 30mph over the limit?

 

[andy_gdon]

I was always old that over 100mph almost certainly guarantees the loss of your books??

 

[pablo]

judges discretion I guess

 

[Boydie]

my dad got 4points and £300 fine for doing 100mph on the m2 in his merc no ban tho

just say u were silly and make out that u did a terrible thing and look sorry for ur self and the judge might take self pity

 

[MarkOne]

might need to prove u need the license to get to work to avoid a ban, anything over a 100mph is supposed to be an instant ban these days!

 

[jason Dturbo]

my uncle was caught doin 102 in the 350Z on the newtownards rd in belfast (dundonald) they didnt do anything about it but they didnt have enought evidence. goodluck

 

[crx]

u may be lucky i was clocked overtaking a unmaked poliz car at 115 then they followed me for 3mile a done me a 98mph 3 points and a 60 quid fine on the spot!!!!

 

[therock]

How can you not notice an unmarked police car, i generally dont overtake vauxhalls etc without having a good gawk at the motor first