New Impreza owner - need help!

[scott_saunders]

Alright guys and gals,

Picked up my new car today - MY05 WRX in crystal grey metallic. Got it new from motorpoint in glasgow. I was a bit worried about buying an import, but i needed have been. The car is awesome and the service was good.

Unfortunately i received a letter yesterday from the Lothian and Borders "Safety" camera partnership, telling me i'd been clocked driving along the main dual carriageway in Livingston (which used to be a 70mph limit but was recently dropped to a 50mph) at 82mph in my old Ford ST170. Obviously i was gutted because it'll mean my clean license will maybe soon have about 6 points on it, plus a meaty fine and a 2-4 week ban, subject to a court appearance. I accept the punishment as i regularly used to drive that speed on that road, but i'm worried that i might also have been caught a couple of days later by the same van (stupid stupid stupid) - thankfully going a bit slower this time.

My question is, do any of you guys know any decent law firms who specialise in speed camera cases? I've never had to deal with anything like this before so i've no idea where to start. Any advice you could give me would be much appreciated.

Thankfully when i told this insurance company this morning when i was buying insurance for the scooby, they said it wouldn't affect my premiums till i renew next year, so that offsets some of the cost for a bit. I'm paying £650 just now for a 29yr old (and wife), full protected no claims, no accidents or convictions (until now). Any idea what i can expect it to rise to?

Not the best way to start my first subaru ownership - i'll be driving it like a granny cos i'm scared of getting caught again!

cheers

Scott.

[phil]

I am sorry to say but if they have you on film there is not a lot a law firm can do for you unless of course you weren't actually doing the speeds

Sorry probably not what you wanted to hear

Welcome to the forums

[IanJ]

I'm afraid Phil is right. However i think it would be advisable to speak to a lawyer about the possibilty of losing your license (and possibly your livelyhood!)

pepipoo forums offer further advice

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[~ ~ Cal ~~]

Dont cack yourself until you hear anymore on it .........

Anticipated consequence ?

Specialist Motor offence lawyers

[wrxmania]

Sorry to hear this.

I know the road you mean - it is a favourite for the beloved van

Good luck with the car and look out for the next Lothian meet - come along.

Brian.

[scott_saunders]

I don't harbour any hopes of getting away with it. I did the crime and will take the time, money and points.

I'm just worried about getting a decent enough lawyer to ensure i only get 6pts, £3-500 fine and 2-4 week ban. 9pts or a 2 month ban would probably mean me having to sell the impreza before the wax has come off the paintwork. I presume you have to have a lawyer for the court appearance?

If you see a brand new grey WRX kicking about west lothian or edinburgh at a steady 5mph below the limit, you'll know it's me!

p.s. what's the best run-in procedure - 1000 miles under 4000rpm?

[scott_saunders]

p.p.s. thanks guys. reading these forums were what convinced me to buy a scooby.

[Stiks]

Welcome, and sorry to hear that the exchequer has added you to the supertax bracket.

Under4k revs is sensible. You'll also know to warm her up and cool her down before planting the right foot.

Think I might have seen your car parked up - nice.

Time for a Blaeberry swally to welcome the new fellow properly ??

Keith