http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article4309551.ece
Might as well give up driving. Go on the buses.
Might as well give up driving. Go on the buses.
6 months ban doing 43 in a 30mph zone!!!
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Easy to avoid getting the points and the ban, i.e. don't do 43 in a 30 zone
glojo
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Never let the truth stop some folks from complaining:
The court heard that Robinson, who did not attend the hearing, had three previous speeding convictions, in September 2005, March 2006 and June 2007. Magistrates fined her £100 and ordered her to pay £50 court costs.
I personally think the fine is laughable, but I suppose it might be argued that at least she pleaded guilty.
Dragon,
What punishment would you deem suitable for someone that continually gets caught breaking the speed limit?
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Nothing, unless someone get knocked down and get injured or killed.
This is just wasting court time and stacking revenue.
robert.saunders
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Having driven many a time from the IoW terminal through Portsmouth I can understand the speed 
Not that I mind hanging around Portsmouth of a night time
Not that I mind hanging around Portsmouth of a night time
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Carrotchomper
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I can't belive her legal representative used the excuse that "She had not seen the speed camera" as mitigation.... That's not an excuse!
I don't have a great deal of sympathy- 43 in a 30 is well over...
I don't have a great deal of sympathy- 43 in a 30 is well over...
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Shame it wasn't a Coppa at the scene then eh. Could've had her for lack of Due Care as well...or driving with defective vision...
glojo
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I think it fair to say your the weakest link
Flippin 'eck...
Dragon IS Anne Robinson......
Carrotchomper
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Shame it wasn't a Coppa at the scene then eh. Could've had her for lack of Due Care as well...or driving with defective vision...
Nah, I've never been "Traffic oriented". I imagine the encounter would probably include the following elements...
1. Talking to her throughout as if she is a "Special" 7 year old. In a condescending tone.
2. At 1 or more point, possibly the end, calling her the "Weakest link".
3. Demanding either a signed photo, or bear hug
4. Mobile telephone footage to prove it happened
glojo
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A car doing 43mph will have a stopping distance roughly twice that of a car doing 30mph. Doing 43mph would drastically hinder her ability to avoid an accident and increase potential injuries to other road users and pedestrians. Her track record shows she is no respecter of speed limits, so the additional points resulting in a ban was the only way to protect the public.
