Just caught speeding, what happens next?

50/50 · 15 Mar 2006 at 14:41

Ive just got caught by a very sneekly placed mobile speed camera going at about 40-50 in a 30 zone

(not exactly sure of the exact speed because i was just accerating for fun, not continously driving at a high speed.

Im with elephant.co.uk, so any ideas how much my insurance will go up by (currently £750), and also how long will the points stay on my licence?

50/50 · 15 Mar 2006 at 14:48

Yep my first set of point after 3 years of driving

So I will be 25 before all traces of my points have gone!! thats ridiculous

50/50 · 15 Mar 2006 at 14:50

Cassius Clarke said:
accelerating for fun.. .. .. you deserve it, mabe you will learn to leave the accelerating for fun in a safe place without accelerating faster than the speed limit for that road.

I see what you are saying, but it was a pretty empty two carriage road, in a non-residential area... The camera was there because it is easy to speed, and so easy money for them.

50/50 · 15 Mar 2006 at 19:03

Skiddley said:
Like i said in another thread, i'm with Elephant added 30% to my insurance.

wtf so my insurance is gonna hit £1k

Its been less than 14 days since ive insured with elephant, so i suppose I could cancel before the 14 day cooling period if they add that much assuming I get my fine soonish?

50/50 · 15 Mar 2006 at 19:17

Scottland said:
Just do another quote now but add the points on and see how it looks?

Good idea!

Ive just done it, and its £870 from £750, 14% increase, which is isnt that bad.

Here's hoping ive not been caught over 45, or I may have to go to court, facing a possible ban = end of my driving career for the next 5 years!