104 on the motorway.

mejinks · 20 Aug 2010 at 19:20

Mr Jack said:
Stop whining and take your lumps like a man. You broke the law, you got caught and you got punished. End of.

I think the issue is the totally disproportionate punitive punishment and the fact you get less for much more serious crimes. That and the childish **** stirring from some no mark trolls. :rolleyes:

Housey · 20 Aug 2010 at 19:21

No mark trolls, excellent, I'm almost going to cancel my night out with the lads to watch this one..............then again!

Mmmmmmmmmm Beer

Azza · 20 Aug 2010 at 19:32

Unlucky! Why get a longer ban than people who have had less for going faster?!

I wonder who will get all that money.

Crizzy · 20 Aug 2010 at 19:48

£2K and a ban for 104? That is pretty harsh, unlucky

Sounds like the magistrates were a bit up their own arse as well.

PMKeates · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:18

Are you coming to the meet tomorrow DiamondMark?

I want to know whether to get the rotten tomatoes in.

PeterNem · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:26

Totally disproportionate punishment

To give a fine / ban near the top of the scale for a speed <10mph over what they'd sort at the roadside is absolutely ridiculous.

The Mad Rapper · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:35

DiamondMark said:
So at 3am this morning i had a bit of a mishap.

Not paying any attention to the Skoda thing, the only other bloody car on the motorway, i decide to give it a few beans on the way back from getting my son and his girl from Dover, and of course the Skoda is a copper in disguise.

20 years since my last points i cant believe it, and no doubt a quick ban for a month to boot.

Bahhh

I'm not criticizing, but didn't you notice him maintain a consistent distance from you?

I accidentally pulled in between a speeding motorist and an unmarked X5 on the motorway a few years ago. The motorist in front pulled away, I made progress myself, but noticed the BMW maintain distance behind me immediately. I pulled in to Lane 1, took my foot off the accelerator and slowed to just under 70. He pulled me, told me I'd got in the way of him catching the other chap and that I was to drive safe. He then wished me a good evening and left.

If I hadn't of noticed him when I did, I suspect my ass would have been grass

The Mad Rapper · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:40

Burnsy2023 said:
I don't see an issue with the sentence, its just a shame I don't think the OP will slow down because of it.

Why does he need to slow down? In certain conditions there's nothing wrong with exceeding 100 MPH on the motorway. It's hardly like 100 MPH is even that fast. I'll touch 120 MPH on occasions driving home to Northumberland, and cruise between 80 - 90 MPH.

The issue of the speed limit on the motorway seriously needs to be looked at. 70 MPH is a joke, given modern engines and brakes.

PMKeates · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:45

Anyone who actually uses the motorways regularly knows that 70 as a speed limit is just a joke anyway. Typical speed is much, much higher.

Disco Boy · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:46

The Mad Rapper said:
The issue of the speed limit on the motorway seriously needs to be looked at. 70 MPH is a joke, given modern engines and brakes.

Because everyone drives a modern car with decent tyres don't they?

Peerzy · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:47

Disco Boy said:
Because everyone drives a modern car with decent tyres don't they?

Pretty much.

The Mad Rapper · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:47

PMKeates said:
I will overtake police cars at a GPS 75 because I know that no officer can be bothered to stop me for that. I drive at a GPS 55 through 50 SPECS limits because I know I can get away with that.

I do this as well. It makes perfect sense to me, you aren't alone.

The_Abyss · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:47

Plus thanks to X-Box and PS3 we all have uber reflexes these days too.

The Mad Rapper · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:48

Disco Boy said:
Because everyone drives a modern car with decent tyres don't they?

I do. I've just spent £450 on new tyres for my car. When they are worn I'll do the same. Part of being a responsible car owner I guess.

The Mad Rapper · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:50

PMKeates said:
Anyone who actually uses the motorways regularly knows that 70 as a speed limit is just a joke anyway. Typical speed is much, much higher.

Of course it is. I'm a bit surprised to see the attitude of some of the posters in this thread having a pop at the OP. They must live on a different planet to the rest of us.

DM · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:50

The Mad Rapper said:
I'm not criticizing, but didn't you notice him maintain a consistent distance from you?

I accidentally pulled in between a speeding motorist and an unmarked X5 on the motorway a few years ago. The motorist in front pulled away, I made progress myself, but noticed the BMW maintain distance behind me immediately. I pulled in to Lane 1, took my foot off the accelerator and slowed to just under 70. He pulled me, told me I'd got in the way of him catching the other chap and that I was to drive safe. He then wished me a good evening and left.

If I hadn't of noticed him when I did, I suspect my ass would have been grass

He was in an unmarked Skoda which i overtook

Honestly the only other vehicle in sight, behind or in front of me.

Peerzy · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:51

DiamondMark said:
He was in an unmarked Skoda which i overtook

Honestly the only other vehicle in sight, behind or in front of me.

Did the son agree to be taxi for tomorrow?

The Mad Rapper · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:54

DiamondMark said:
He was in an unmarked Skoda which i overtook

Honestly the only other vehicle in sight, behind or in front of me.

Well it's a harsh lesson...to be more vigilant

DM · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:54

PMKeates said:
Are you coming to the meet tomorrow DiamondMark?

I want to know whether to get the rotten tomatoes in.

See how i feel in the morning and if me son fancies it.

I'l have to get him put on the insurance as well, i forgot about that.

Peerzy · 20 Aug 2010 at 20:55

DiamondMark said:
See how i feel in the morning and if me son fancies it.

I'l have to get him put on the insurance as well, i forgot about that.

I'll come 100 miles out of my way if I can taxi you in the Bentley