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[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...?

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

Yes I know that ....it's the basic info re eligibility for a  speed awareness course. Ray mentioned that he was peeved about the points....
Maybe there was some of the criteria that wasn't met that resulted in a course not being offered and the 3 points and the fine. But a basic speeding offence at that quoted speed with no other offences on a first offence and providing the offender accepts the offer, then a speed awareness course ought to be offered. Force policy does vary from region to region but they are all pretty standard at 38mph. Most forces allow infringements of 10% plus 2 mph, which I understand was from the days when speedos weren't accurate as today to allow a percentage for speedo inaccuracy.

[Doctor Gollum]

I put the link up to indicate the various general criteria. The 10% margin was a gesture of leniency that has quietly been dropped over recent years.

I've had points for 36/30 from a camera van and a couple of courses for 45-6/40 from gatsos. But each force pretty much does what they want (in line with the above guidance) with some now trying to use unmarked camera vans and baiting drivers with unmarked cars.

[TheBoy]

blaming the dog because you couldn't be bothered to do your homework.

Oi! Some of us still use that one.  Even though I dont have a dog...

[TheBoy]

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. 

Hmmm, maybe I'm not as reformed as I thought I was....

I think its a perfectly healthy viewpoint.

[countrywoman]

Most speedos over read by 10% now, that is why you get stuck behind the 36mph in a 40 (or 60) numptys. I always check my speedo against the sat nav and the nice signs that show how fast you are going (so far tally up). 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Google maps don't show your speed anymore, which is a shame as that was quite handy for long stretches where there are average speed cameras. 

Going past Newport on the M4 for example which is a 50mph zone. 

[Andy B]

Google maps don't show your speed anymore,  ....

Use WAZE then 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Google maps don't show your speed anymore,  ....

Use WAZE then 

Ah yes, I'll give it a try. Thanks! 

[Doctor Gollum]

Google maps don't show your speed anymore, which is a shame as that was quite handy for long stretches where there are average speed cameras. 

Going past Newport on the M4 for example which is a 50mph zone. 

That's what cruise control is there for the car already tells you how fast you're going. The signs tell you how fast they want you to go.

Posted limit plus 10% on the speedo is usually enough to keep out of trouble and make progress.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Google maps don't show your speed anymore, which is a shame as that was quite handy for long stretches where there are average speed cameras. 

Going past Newport on the M4 for example which is a 50mph zone. 

That's what cruise control is there for the car already tells you how fast you're going. The signs tell you how fast they want you to go.

Posted limit plus 10% on the speedo is usually enough to keep out of trouble and make progress.

I've always set my cruise control from Google maps then you make better progress and also keep pace with the trucks travelling on their calibrated speedos. 

Unless they're Irish heading for Holyhead or Fishguard and they don't give a flying opps! 

[STEMO]

Google maps don't show your speed anymore, which is a shame as that was quite handy for long stretches where there are average speed cameras. 

Going past Newport on the M4 for example which is a 50mph zone. 

I used google maps yesterday and pretty sure the speed limit was still displayed. Of course, I can't be 100%, so I'll check next time I use it.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Google maps don't show your speed anymore, which is a shame as that was quite handy for long stretches where there are average speed cameras. 

Going past Newport on the M4 for example which is a 50mph zone. 

I used google maps yesterday and pretty sure the speed limit was still displayed. Of course, I can't be 100%, so I'll check next time I use it.

They show the speed limit, but not the speed you're travelling at, which they used to do.

[STEMO]

Google maps don't show your speed anymore, which is a shame as that was quite handy for long stretches where there are average speed cameras. 

Going past Newport on the M4 for example which is a 50mph zone. 

I used google maps yesterday and pretty sure the speed limit was still displayed. Of course, I can't be 100%, so I'll check next time I use it.

They show the speed limit, but not the speed you're travelling at, which they used to do.

Ah....sorry.....never even realised that was an option.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

No speed limits on the motorway before Barbara Castle slapped a 70 MPH limit on the late sixties. The ginger bint couldn't even drive.

Before this 150 MPH on the M1 was perfectly legal in your E-Type.

[Raeturbo]

Yes I think it was the E type that brought in the speed limits. That  beautiful mk1 3.8 triple SU, icon can never be denounced though for me👍 really wish I could have afforded one back then but to be fair I doubt if would be here now if I could😱