kaytliz wrote:
Hi all,
The picture provided with the summons confirms my memory of the night, where the roads appeared to be clear of any roadworks as all cones were on the side of the road which was why I didn't realise there was a speed restriction. At that time of night with minimal road lighting I was just concentrating on the road, I saw the speed camera and thought I was doing under the speed limit. It was only when I got flashed I realised something was wrong, and yet I had to travel a further 3-4 mile to find out what the speed limit should be.
Although the picture does show a speed limit of 40mph sign right in the middle of the speed trap which to be honest isn't much use there.
Can anyone let me know what I can expect to happen and what I should do. As yet I have not completed the for to declare my plea and whether I will attend or not.
Many thanks for any help you may be able to give.
OK just a point on this for TSM's benefit.
The poster "claims" that they did not know there was a limit in place and that they "saw the speed camera" but "believed" they were under the limit.
Outside of the RTA, in all the Western worlds justice systems, two factors must be proven before a crime can have been committed;
Actus Reus - The Guilty Act &
Mens Rea - The Guilty mind
The poster admitted the Actus Reus absolutely but was there a Guilty mind? OK the reality is that speeding is an absolute offence so its irrelevent the poster came asking for advice, they did not say they wished to get off with it.
Personally, as you will see if you search I have repeatedly stated that I do not beleieve that this forum is the place for such discussion. Normally the advice these people get is to go look elsewhere.
Login
Register
FAQ
Search
Members
