Speeding NIP (maybe) has the wrong posted speed limit on it. What now?

[growse]

A relative has just got a NIP for speeding (going past the camera coming up here).

The NIP states that she was doing 61mph in a 40mph limit. Now, she admits doing 61mph. The problem is that she thinks it was a 50 limit, and both the 'site photographs' on the Manchester police site and google maps thinks it's also a 50. While this doesn't change the fact she was speeding, it changes the severity, and therefore the punishment (61 in a 50 is eligable for speed awareness course, 61 in a 40 isn't).

What's the best course of action? She's filled the NIP out, but what should she do next?

(If there's anyone here who's local to Cheadle and can confirm that the A34 Kingsway southbound at Etchalls Rd overpass is either a 40 or a 50, that'd be great!).

 

[andy_mk3]

Yeah definitely 50, it's sign posted before and after the camera!

 

[paradigm]

I drive that road every week, it's a 50 at that point, however the PREVIOUS camera (towards Manchester) is a 40 (just after it changes to a 40).

 

[Myshra]

Considered phoning them up and saying as much? Is it the same penalty either way?

 

[ChrisD.]

Is it the same penalty either way?

No it isn't.

 

[Burnsy2023]

No it isn't.

Indeed. I would phone the Police where it was issued and query it.

 

[West]

Considered phoning them up and saying as much? Is it the same penalty either way?

No definatley not - 61 in a 40 would be a ban. 61 in a 50 would be 3 points.

 

[paradigm]

No definatley not - 61 in a 40 would be a ban.

No it wouldn't.

 

[Lima]

No definatley not - 61 in a 40 would be a ban. 61 in a 50 would be 3 points.

How on earth can you think 61 in a 40 is a ban?

 

[West]

How on earth can you think 61 in a 40 is a ban?

I always thought 20mph over the limit is a ban?

Edit: Just checked Pepipoo.. ban is still possible according to them but will still be 4-6 points. Just also re-read and seen the bit about a 50.. Sorry Nightshift dementia setting in..

 

[blueboy2001]

What's the offence code on the NIP?

 

[PMKeates]

I always thought 20mph over the limit is a ban?

Edit: Just checked Pepipoo.. ban is still possible according to them but will still be 4-6 points. Just also re-read and seen the bit about a 50.. Sorry Nightshift dementia setting in..

Anything's possible. That's still 3 points territory.

 

[Locky]

Contest it, it's wrong.

 

[Howard]

I always thought 20mph over the limit is a ban?

This is the problem with internet conjecture.

 

[growse]

Thanks all - I'll get her to phone them up tomorrow and query it.

 

[Rotty]

Contest it, it's wrong.

if it is wrong and you are 100% I think there could be something said for requesting a court hearing and then getting it thrown out

 

[Burnsy2023]

if it is wrong and you are 100% I think there could be something said for requesting a court hearing and then getting it thrown out

The Police may cancel the ticket before it even goes to court if they are notified. Saves hassle for all.

 

[Gribs]

if it is wrong and you are 100% I think there could be something said for requesting a court hearing and then getting it thrown out

That'd be a very brave move. They'd likely just correct it and still do her for speeding, along with a higher fine.