11 yrs innocent wrote:
I was caught speeding on a traffic-free sunny M6 somewhere south of Carlisle by a bridge based police van. The NIP duly arrived and I have signed it to say I was driver (dont really hold with using loopholes to get out of something i was actually doing!). I sent the NIP back middle of March and thought I would have had a court date by now, but have heard nothing. This is my first ever speeding prosecution (also no insurance claims/accidents in 11yrs) and I dont know what I can expect. I was doing 96mph (I knew at time was going over limit but hadnt realised was that fast - dont usually drive along looking at speedo). Before anyone starts Im not proud of it and whilst its not an excuse, the road was empty and the visibility/weather was very good. Had cicumstances been otherwise I would not have been going so fast. It is a bit galling that 1mph less would seem to have been a fixed penalty but looks like court for me.
So, questions:
Should I contact police to find out when I can expect court date?
Can I request the issue to be heard in a court closer to where I live?
Is there a time limit between the NIP being issued and the court date being fixed - ie does the NIP/offence lapse if its not actioned in a certain amount of time?
Given the circumstances - my clean record and road conditions, what sort of fine/points/ban do you think I'll get?
Roger has already answered.
However, do get yourself proper legal advice for this court date. If a ban would mean severe financial hardship for you - then the court would take this into account.
However, you need to word this properly and sensibly and this is where decent legal advice will help you.
Bad luck anyway. That stretch is notorious for the van.
I would invest in a Road Angel, or overlay the
information on a Sat Nav, consult the pratnership websites for informatiion regarding speed enforcement timetables and locations - and tune into the local radio station as their local news does give out this information and does tell listerner to chil out and slow it down out there!
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