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[raywilb]

 just had to pay a £100 speeding fine & got 3points on my license, not bothered about the money but the points are the first ever, driving since 1964 so got away with lots but still more narked about the points.  stupid sat nav was displaying a 40mph zone & i was clocked at 38 in a 30mph zone.   

[Sir Tigger KC]

Never mind Ray, you only have to wait for 3 years till you get your clean licence back. 

Unless you get nicked again of course! 

[Mister Rog]

Ah well, join the club
I've been done a few times. Did one "awareness course" which wasn't as bad as I was expecting and I did learn stuff.
My biggest p***off was 34 in a 30 by a mobile camera
My most deserved was 107 on the M4 on my way to see my dying dad. No ban, but 6 points and a fine.

[Doctor Gollum]

Speed or don't speed, but don't blame the satnav for not paying attention to the road markings and signage.

No sympathy here. But you've learnt two things:

Your satnav cannot/should not be relied upon.

£100 and three points is pretty light for a 'stupid tax'.

[Mister Rog]

Speed or don't speed, but don't blame the satnav for not paying attention to the road markings and signage.

No sympathy here. But you've learnt two things:

Your satnav cannot/should not be relied upon.

£100 and three points is pretty light for a 'stupid tax'.

Never, even assuming that it is updated frequently.

[Doctor Gollum]

Speed or don't speed, but don't blame the satnav for not paying attention to the road markings and signage.

No sympathy here. But you've learnt two things:

Your satnav cannot/should not be relied upon.

£100 and three points is pretty light for a 'stupid tax'.

Never, even assuming that it is updated frequently.

And even then no substitute for looking out of the windscreen.

[johnnydog]

38 in a 30 speed limit would surely qualify for a speed awareness course, especially being your first speeding offence? You are narked about getting points, so I'm surprised you didn't take up the offer of one, or were you not offered one...?

[Shackeng]

just had to pay a £100 speeding fine & got 3points on my license, not bothered about the money but the points are the first ever, driving since 1964 so got away with lots but still more narked about the points.  stupid sat nav was displaying a 40mph zone & i was clocked at 38 in a 30mph zone.   

Exactly as I was caught a few years ago. Zone limits seem to change a lot these days, and the new car I have just bought has an optional package which reads the speed signs, whereas the base model relies on satnav info, and since that probably doesn’t get updated often, if at all, it becomes a nice money earner.

[Andy B]

Speed or don't speed, but don't blame the satnav for not paying attention to the road markings and signage.

No sympathy here. But you've learnt two things:

Your satnav cannot/should not be relied upon.

£100 and three points is pretty light for a 'stupid tax'.

Mr Perfect ...... 

[Varche]

In Spain you get speeding and other driving offences but the authority isn’t obliged to contact you eg letter in the post.  I did have one for turning into a bus lane too early to access underground parking. That was 100 euros with 50% duscount early payment. Went straight to the bank handling that business and the teller scanned it and said 100 mate. What about the discount ? Nothing shown. Robbing barsteward was going to pocket the 50. So instead we drove to the “ DVLA” and had a grand day out with the 50 euros saved….

They do however post it on a website ( access to which is quite difficult - you have to get a digital certificate, plus it is down a corridor marked beware of the tiger). You can build up a lot and the first you know is if you are randomly stopped and they check. Over time the penalties increase due to non payment…………..

[Doctor Gollum]

Speed or don't speed, but don't blame the satnav for not paying attention to the road markings and signage.

No sympathy here. But you've learnt two things:

Your satnav cannot/should not be relied upon.

£100 and three points is pretty light for a 'stupid tax'.

Mr Perfect ...... 

Didn't say I was and nor do I claim to be. I've had my fair share of points, and even been to court for some of them.

But don't admit to not paying attention to what is going on around you then start bleating about the consequences.

Blaming the satnav is akin to blaming the dog because you couldn't be bothered to do your homework.

[YZ250]

just had to pay a £100 speeding fine & got 3points on my license, not bothered about the money but the points are the first ever, driving since 1964 so got away with lots but still more narked about the points.  stupid sat nav was displaying a 40mph zone & i was clocked at 38 in a 30mph zone.

I know it’s easy to say but don’t let the annoyance of the points eat away at you Ray. It’s not a big deal compared to some things life throws at us so just try to forget it.
I used to dream about buying a bazooka and blowing every camera van I came across sky high, complete with its occupant. It’s not a normal way of thinking and it’s not healthy but thankfully I’m over it now. 

[Doctor Gollum]

38 in a 30 speed limit would surely qualify for a speed awareness course, especially being your first speeding offence? You are narked about getting points, so I'm surprised you didn't take up the offer of one, or were you not offered one...?

https://www.askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=f4dfaac6-4575-ec11-8943-0022480702b6

[Doctor Gollum]

just had to pay a £100 speeding fine & got 3points on my license, not bothered about the money but the points are the first ever, driving since 1964 so got away with lots but still more narked about the points.  stupid sat nav was displaying a 40mph zone & i was clocked at 38 in a 30mph zone.

I know it’s easy to say but don’t let the annoyance of the points eat away at you Ray. It’s not a big deal compared to some things life throws at us so just try to forget it.
I used to dream about buying a bazooka and blowing every camera van I came across sky high, complete with its occupant. It’s not a normal way of thinking and it’s not healthy but thankfully I’m over it now. 

Reformed even

[YZ250]

just had to pay a £100 speeding fine & got 3points on my license, not bothered about the money but the points are the first ever, driving since 1964 so got away with lots but still more narked about the points.  stupid sat nav was displaying a 40mph zone & i was clocked at 38 in a 30mph zone.

I know it’s easy to say but don’t let the annoyance of the points eat away at you Ray. It’s not a big deal compared to some things life throws at us so just try to forget it.
I used to dream about buying a bazooka and blowing every camera van I came across sky high, complete with its occupant. It’s not a normal way of thinking and it’s not healthy but thankfully I’m over it now. 

Reformed even

Exactly.