Busted on Friday the 13th

[david_taylor]

Well, after 12 years of incident free driving I was caught speeding on the M80 Stepps by pass today.  Was daydreaming and caught doing 90.  Thing is the motorway limit there is 50.

They were sitting on a slip road and timed me to get the speed.  I know its wrong, so will take the penalty on the chin.  As its 40 mph over the limit they have to refer it to the fiscal for consideration.  The coppers said the procurator could change it to wreckless driving.  To be fair the cops said the road was clear and as I was not weaving in and out of traffic they did not consider it dangerous or wreckless.

Anyone have any idea of the outcome?  Cops said they might still decide on fixed penalty, but I doubt it.  I am expecting the 6 points and a fine, of which I have no idea.  Plus what do you think that will add to insurance policy?

Needless to say, think I will be sticking to the law now!

Ashamed Dave

[scotsman]

That's a shitty part of the road to get done on. Same thing happened to me 5 years ago at the same spot  - though it was 10:30pm at night and I didn't realise it was a 50 so when the police car was behind me I accelerated to get past a car and, in my mind, let the police through - but no, they were tailgating me and stuck with me when I pulled over and on came the lights. Thankfully I was only doing 64 - so only got the 3 points and fixed fine.

I think you're right, 6 points and a fine. Not sure what it will add to the insurance, possibly not that much given that speeding points are so common these days.

Best of luck though.

Richard.

[AlanG]

Did the cops say you might expect 6 points?

[david_taylor]

They were quite coy.  Said that I was just over the limit for a fixed penalty.  The cop who was pretty friendly is doing the report and it was him who said that he thought I was not being dangerous.  Said its totally the fiscals decision.

[david_taylor]

That's a shitty part of the road to get done on. Same thing happened to me 5 years ago at the same spot  - though it was 10:30pm at night and I didn't realise it was a 50 so when the police car was behind me I accelerated to get past a car and, in my mind, let the police through - but no, they were tailgating me and stuck with me when I pulled over and on came the lights. Thankfully I was only doing 64 - so only got the 3 points and fixed fine.

I think you're right, 6 points and a fine. Not sure what it will add to the insurance, possibly not that much given that speeding points are so common these days.

Best of luck though.

Richard.

Cheers buddy.  Can live with whatever the punishment is, just hoping its not the worst eh!

[micra_wrc]

thats a bummer dave []

 I know that road well and pretty much everybody overtakes me because i'm too slow at 50 mph [:S]

[AlanG]

I got 5 points for a 75 in a 50. Was summoned to court to explain reasoning behind the speed. I always thought 30 mph above the limit was a form of ban except in exceptional circumstances.

Having 5 points made a significant difference to my premium for a number of years.

[david_taylor]

I got 5 points for a 75 in a 50. Was summoned to court to explain reasoning behind the speed. I always thought 30 mph above the limit was a form of ban except in exceptional circumstances.

Having 5 points made a significant difference to my premium for a number of years.

Was that on a Motorway Alan?  The cops seemed to think that the fiscal might just go for the 3 points due to the road conditions.  Do you need a lawyer for a summons?

My mate was caught doing 106 on M74 and got a two week ban.

[RS Grant]

Depends on what the coppers report ACTUALLY says.. and not what they told you. I'd be expecting a ban of 3 months and a 400quid fine, anything lighter than that and I think you'd be doing well mate. Best of luck to you.

Cheers,

Grant

[david_taylor]

Depends on what the coppers report ACTUALLY says.. and not what they told you. I'd be expecting a ban of 3 months and a 400quid fine, anything lighter than that and I think you'd be doing well mate. Best of luck to you.

Cheers,

Grant

Cops said worst case scenario would be 6 points.  Said Scottish law does not ban for this offence.

[RS Grant]

Hmmmm, dont get banned for speeding under Scottish Law?! Wish that was the case!! Haha!! []

I got banned for 103 in a 70... 33mph over the limit, on an empty motorway in the middle of nowhere with perfect driving conditions and the traffic coppers were also nice and said that it wasnt wreckless/dangerous and that it was just too much for a fixed penalty. I'll be very surprised if you get away without a ban for 40mph over the limit in a 50mph section of road buddy.

Cheers,

Grant

[david_taylor]

Over 100 mph is a automatic ban in scotland unless there are exception circumstances as far as I am aware.  The cop made it clear unless the court seen it as dangerous driving then its 6 points max, but as the road was dead when they done me then the fiscal should not go down that road.

[Double Zero]

Today of all days eh Dave i  hope it's just point's and a fine and nothing more than that,you may soon have as many point's as i have[*-)]

 

Stevie

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Silver 01 WRX

[higgy]

I was done doing 97 in a 70 and got 4 points and a £150.00 fine.

So you should be ok , bummer just the same [:'(]

 

Higgy

[AlanG]

I got 5 points for a 75 in a 50. Was summoned to court to explain reasoning behind the speed. I always thought 30 mph above the limit was a form of ban except in exceptional circumstances.

Having 5 points made a significant difference to my premium for a number of years.

Was that on a Motorway Alan?  The cops seemed to think that the fiscal might just go for the 3 points due to the road conditions.  Do you need a lawyer for a summons?

My mate was caught doing 106 on M74 and got a two week ban.

 

Yes it was on the motorway, not far away from where you were stopped. Was a 50mph limit and late at night.

Depends on the severity of the offence, sometimes you can just plead guilty and they'll let you know the outcome (what i think may happen in your case), or they may request you *have* to attend , in which case you're better off with legal representation.

[david_taylor]

Yeah, will just have to wait and see eh.

Cops said there was no chance of a ban.  But time will tell.

Already accepted whatever happens anyway. Checked a few legal sites and they all indicate a 6 point penalty in Scotland and a 2 week ban in England.

 

[marky.t.s]

thats a bummer dave []

 I know that road well and pretty much everybody overtakes me because i'm too slow at 50 mph [:S]

 

and i thought i was the only one Imy,travel that stretch a lot myself,saw plenty of folk stopped by unmarked cars as well there,i never go over 60mph for that reason,it must be one of the most patrolled short stretches of motorway in glasgow area.

i hope they take it easy on you Dave,.........you silly muppet! 

[david_taylor]

thats a bummer dave []

 I know that road well and pretty much everybody overtakes me because i'm too slow at 50 mph [:S]

 

and i thought i was the only one Imy,travel that stretch a lot myself,saw plenty of folk stopped by unmarked cars as well there,i never go over 60mph for that reason,it must be one of the most patrolled short stretches of motorway in glasgow area.

i hope they take it easy on you Dave,.........you silly muppet! 

Yeah Mark you are right.

On hind sight its only after the Bishopbriggs slip roads folk are pulled.  They must sit just right to do your timing when spotted!  In hind sight folk....beware.

[Alan-G]

Got done for doing 79 in a 60 on the A77 a while back.

£750 fine and 9 penalty points.

If you get worse, then that would be a Guiness book record.

Unfortunately Dave, luck aint on your side.

Wallet out - and laminate your License before you have to pass it to the polis etc.

(for van hire etc)

[nanaki]

I was done doing 97 in a 70 and got 4 points and a £150.00 fine.

So you should be ok , bummer just the same [:'(]

 

Higgy

 

What a difference 4pmh makes. Was done couple weeks back for 93 in a 70 (Dual Carriageway). Again no other traffic and clear road. Got given fixed penalty 3 points and 60 quid. strangely enough I've noticed me getting more miles out the last 2 tanks of fuel. 

 

best of luck with the procurator fiscal mate. hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

[nanaki]

Got done for doing 79 in a 60 on the A77 a while back.

£750 fine and 9 penalty points.

If you get worse, then that would be a Guiness book record.

Unfortunately Dave, luck aint on your side.

Wallet out - and laminate your License before you have to pass it to the polis etc.

(for van hire etc)

That seams pretty damn steep mate. bad day for the judge?

 

[thewelsho]

Its obvious from your attitude in your posts mate, that you are not a reckless, thoughtless driver. Seems that you just got caught napping in the same way that it can happen to any of us. Hope the law gives you a break.

J

[thefastone]

£750 fine and 9 penalty points.!!!!!!!!! []

 

110mph in a 70, got £180 and 50 days ban... no points...

I'd take that any day over 9 points and a fine THAT big!!!

[craig_harey]

hi m8 i got cought in my jeep doing 86 in a 60 on a friday night late on heading home to campbeltown last year i had clean licence was reported to fiscal had letters saying i was self employed and worked all over scotland and licence was essential part of buisness my uncle was taffic cop told me lucky if i get 5 points what did i get a 4mth ban £150 fine could not believe it then i was working in dunoon and was readin local news paper and people were getting cought at 93 in 60 and got 6 pont s it the luck of the draw my sherrif son was killed by drunk driver so hates any thing to do with car offenes cops told me its dry no other cars on road that will go in your favour but it never even got cosidered  Craig

[fiestajohn]

Hope your court date is on a lucky day.

Does anyone know why that stretch of road is a 50mph limit?