Got flashed by speeding camera

titaniumx3 · 2 Feb 2013 at 21:33

Without realising, entered a 40mph from a 50mph zone and got flashed by a camera (doing 50mph as expected). Excuses are, it was dark, road was clear, not enough warning about 40mph zone, etc etc. Either way, I got caught speeding.

I'm just worried about what will happen now as I've never been caught speeding before. What should I expect? £60 and 3 points? Does it get sent to your home? How long?

Please advise.

paradigm · 2 Feb 2013 at 21:37

Is imagine you are below the threshold where it's a hefty fine and 6+ points, so yes 3 points and a small fine (thought it had gone up from £60 though?). You should get a NIP in the post shortly.

Should find that your insurance doesn't go up much.

ChocolateStarfishRammer · 2 Feb 2013 at 21:38

3 points £60 fine.

Creature · 2 Feb 2013 at 21:42

Did you report it for indecent exposure?

(sorry)

Hades · 2 Feb 2013 at 21:43

You might be offered a speed awareness course depending on the location and actual speed.

titaniumx3 · 2 Feb 2013 at 21:44

Assuming I don't get anymore, where can having 3 points on your license make a difference? Insurance is one, anything else?

Is it true most cameras don't have film in them? Anyone got flashed but never received a fine?

davido_labido · 2 Feb 2013 at 21:46

the camera was speeding? did you report to the relevant authorities?

titaniumx3 · 2 Feb 2013 at 22:25

Haha,

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yak.h'cir · 2 Feb 2013 at 23:57

Only car insurance. I've got 3 points on mine and it seems to have bumped my premiums by about £30 a year. It's not anything you'd have to disclose to an employer unless you're a driver!

If you do get the points it's worth letting your insurer know straight away but it won't affect anything till your next renewal.

RedMogg · 3 Feb 2013 at 00:02

Go to Pepipoo.com if you want any specific advice, make sure the NIP comes through within 14 days - any later and you can fight it...

titaniumx3 · 3 Feb 2013 at 04:17

If I get the option to do an awareness course, would it be worth doing?

mysticsniper · 3 Feb 2013 at 05:07

titaniumx3 said:
If I get the option to do an awareness course, would it be worth doing?

That goes without saying, as you'll not recieve any points on your license

arknor · 3 Feb 2013 at 05:38

What speed would you estimate the camera was travelling at? also unless you overtook the camera it wouldnt pick you up as speeding because speed is relative

Blue160 · 3 Feb 2013 at 07:47

titaniumx3 said:
Is it true most cameras don't have film in them? Anyone got flashed but never received a fine?

That's happened to me twice

Remember if the NIP doesn't come through the door within two weeks it is timed out and you're in the clear.

As above if you're offered the sped awareness course, take it!

rodenal · 3 Feb 2013 at 08:46

yak.h'cir said:
Only car insurance. I've got 3 points on mine and it seems to have bumped my premiums by about £30 a year. It's not anything you'd have to disclose to an employer unless you're a driver!

If you do get the points it's worth letting your insurer know straight away but it won't affect anything till your next renewal.

Careful, that's not true - it would show up on my employers checks for example and I don't drive for a living. Not that it would cause any issue either getting or staying in the job but as I found out with certain levels of security checks you need to disclose driving offences too.

AshD93 · 3 Feb 2013 at 09:55

Dr F33lG00D said:
Go to Pepipoo.com if you want any specific advice, make sure the NIP comes through within 14 days - any later and you can fight it...

Not true. They have to issue/serve it within 14 days. If you don't receive it because of Royal Mail, that's not their problem.

titaniumx3 said:
If I get the option to do an awareness course, would it be worth doing?

Yes, very. £90 instead of £60 but you get no points.

However some insurance companies will want it declared and will still adjust your premiums even if the police tell you your insurance won't go up. Do your research about the company you're with.

RedMogg · 3 Feb 2013 at 12:00

AshD93 said:
Not true. They have to issue/serve it within 14 days. If you don't receive it because of Royal Mail, that's not their problem

Actually, it is their problem. Service is deemed within a statutory period. See Pepipoo for more details and check facts before attempting to contradict someone.
Only trying to help.

eatcustard · 3 Feb 2013 at 12:37

Did it flash twice, if not you may be OK

Amleto · 3 Feb 2013 at 12:49

paradigm said:
Is imagine you are below the threshold where it's a hefty fine and 6+ points, so yes 3 points and a small fine (thought it had gone up from £60 though?). You should get a NIP in the post shortly.

Should find that your insurance doesn't go up much.

I just checked my insurance because I might have been caught by a scammera van.
directline quotes were £410 -> £570, so quite a big difference!

julianhj · 3 Feb 2013 at 12:56

Only a small number of cameras have film in them at any one time in most areas. If you've not received anything in the post after a couple of weeks, then you'll be OK. If you do get a NIP, then it'll be an offer of a fixed penalty or course (or the option to challenge in court). Be aware that some insurance companies are now asking for declarations of courses as well as normal penalties, so it could still affect your premium if you are offered one of these.