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Time to take responsibility for our actions.. and don't be afraid of speaking out!

OK thanks.

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Flash.
(Everybody is entitled to my opinion)

Posted back my Nip yesterday informing them I was the driver of my car at the time of the alleged speeding offence. If I am to be offered a SAC how quickly am I likely to wait to be infomed as IME here you wait some months if you are to be informed you are to be prosecuted? Thanks.

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Flash.
(Everybody is entitled to my opinion)

I can only go off those I know were offered SAC in Lancs. Usually they were given offer within one month and had to pay fee by a set date. On clearance of funds - they were then given an attendance date which could be changed on evidence of prior commitment

I wish you all the best in outcome here. DO look at IG's posts on driving. The guy really knows his stuff and tries to help folk in need as best he can .. without "rubbing a nose into a mistake". Alas - he reserves that for family and those he knows and whom he believes "should know better"

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Thanks for that, I will most certainly look into IGs post on driving.

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Flash.
(Everybody is entitled to my opinion)

You should hear within 4-6 weeks based on information received from those invited to Lancs course to date.
If COAST course- drink it in

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UPDATE,
I have be invited to go on the SAC and have accepted, the cost £60 and 4 hours of my time. ( am informed that in the next town near me the SAC course is in fact £90 ) I guess I should be pleased as a solicitor told me I wouldn't ( then changed to very unlikely) to be offered a SAC as it would be looked upon as escaping a ban (being on 9points already). Moral of the story is solicitors/experts are not always right and don't give up until all hope has gone.

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Flash.
(Everybody is entitled to my opinion)

That ist a good outcome If you are on 9 point - they can still offer the course if speed match the criteria as we understand from Lancs.Sound like this one will be hazard awareness/theory only... but still worthwhile all the same...

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Nicht ganz im Lot!
Ich setze mich immer wieder in die Nesseln! Der Mad Doc ist mein Mann! Und ich benutzte seinen PC!

UND OUR SMILEYS? Smile ... und the the world smiles with you.
Smiley guy seen when you read
Fine me for Safe Speed
(& other good causes..)

Greatest love & Greatest Achievements Require Greatest Risk
But if you lose the driving plan - don't lose the COAST lesson.
Me?
Je ne regrette rien!

I don’t know what you drive Flash but you may also consider changing your car at this stage, if you can.

For the past year I’ve had an old Polo which I’m happy to just plod along in. But when I use the Octavia at work, (or in my previous Mazda Sport), it gives a completely different sense of speed and safety.

It’s big, quiet and powerful which gives a false sense of just how fast you are going and I often find myself going into serious NIP territory Not nearly so much in my little ole Polo

I’m happy about the outcome, for both you and your mum Flash.

Take care and best wishes.

Tony

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The views expressed in this post are personal opinions and do not necessarily represent the views of Safe Speed.
You will be branded a threat to society by going over a speed limit where it is safe to do so, and suffer the consequences of your actions in a way criminals do not, more so than someone who is a real threat to our society.

Thanks Tony but I couldn't possibly change my car as I have spent far too much on and I wouldn't get much of that back plus I like it far too much. What I have done is have cruise control fitted which I will use as much as possible which should help me stay and not stray from speed limits in future. I do agree however having a fast car does tend to make you speed without realizing it.
On a slightly different note a friend of mine who is also on 9 points is fed up with tail gaiter's and impatient drivers given he now drives everywhere within the speed limit. He's was thinking of having a sign made to put on the back of his car saying "please pass on 9 points"

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Flash.
(Everybody is entitled to my opinion)

Ah, gotcha Nice idea with the cruise control BTW.

Know what you mean about liking it I was seriously going to buy my dream bike last year but thought better of it after road testing it for two hours. 0 to 100 mph in ~5 seconds or less, which it could do in 1st gear too .

Got a picture of me on it for my grandchildren to see one day though (Sarcasm mode on) By the time they're driving it will be impossible for any member of the public to speed and all limiits be be halved, which of course will mean no accidents...

Cheers bud

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The views expressed in this post are personal opinions and do not necessarily represent the views of Safe Speed.
You will be branded a threat to society by going over a speed limit where it is safe to do so, and suffer the consequences of your actions in a way criminals do not, more so than someone who is a real threat to our society.

Sold both my bikes ( classic Triumph Bonnie and a newer Trident) far too many idiots in cars trying to kill me I had a close call but ended up in hospital worse the wear, a classic case of "Sorry mate I didn't see you" I had headlight on and a PPE jacket made no difference. To all, I know not all bikers are saints but "THINK BIKE!" and look before pulling out .

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Flash.
(Everybody is entitled to my opinion)

Liebchen .. Origin should give me commission here.. but go on line und look up "pogo drive". They have reduce in price. .. I think around £180-£250 .. but shoppo around

The gadget? It warn of all hazards.. schools,.. congestion charge zones./.. blackspots . und mobile hot spots as well as fixed ones :wink;

BUT .. you can also fix it to ping on overspeed. It already turn bright red without your setting ... if you are .000001 above lolly .... but you can also set to 30 mph . or 70 mph dependent on your travel plan It help. It ist also a Sat Nav and in our experience the most reliable on the market It does not send on "wild goose chase" I will warn that her voice ist ultra huffy though. She get on my tits even. She has a tone in voice which can make me mutter "oh shut up!" at time

Take care und think of our COAST too.. as it all help long term

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Nicht ganz im Lot!
Ich setze mich immer wieder in die Nesseln! Der Mad Doc ist mein Mann! Und ich benutzte seinen PC!

UND OUR SMILEYS? Smile ... und the the world smiles with you.
Smiley guy seen when you read
Fine me for Safe Speed
(& other good causes..)

Greatest love & Greatest Achievements Require Greatest Risk
But if you lose the driving plan - don't lose the COAST lesson.
Me?
Je ne regrette rien!

Thanks but I already have a Tom Tom with similar features. The main feature on it for me is the ping when/if I go over the speed limit. Thanks anyway for all the advice.

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Flash.
(Everybody is entitled to my opinion)

I have been on my SAC and I have to say it was a pleasant surprise. However even though a lot of statistics were given out about road deaths and casualties etc etc etc they never at any time give any figures for those caused by excess speeding. The term " appropriate speed" was used often but only in relations to reduced maximum speeds not appropriate as in when it can be fine to exceed the limit but lets not go there. All in all I guess its a good result for me £60 a SAC and no points = no ban. We did go over COAST which I will implement within my driving style. I have put a post up regarding a brief conversation I had with one of the two who presenters the course which you may find of interest here.
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=20675&p=209344#p209344

Thanks for all the help given on here much appreciated and I hope not to need your invaluable advice in the future

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Flash.
(Everybody is entitled to my opinion)

Glad that you found their course interesting.

The excessive speed is a frustrating phrase as they do not explain that these figures include those within the posted speed limit.
When Inattention and Frustration are the main causation accident factors, it is appalling that the majority concentration is on a specific numeric value than driving to conditions.

You can drive perfectly safely without a speedometer. Their obsession to this singe factor is sending out false safety messages and the alteration in driver and rider behaviours, such as has been mentioned above in tailgating and the fear of losing one's license so the continuation to obsess with staying at or below a limit despite the fact that the stats show the safest drivers are those that in fact are above the posted limit.
They are showing an arrogant uncaring attitude by ignoring their own research.

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