My friend, lets call him "Dave" is travelling back from a party late at around 3am after dropping all of his friends home. Dave hasnt touched a drink.
He is on the M1 heading north after the 50mph is over with, taking advantage of a completely open road, when Daves heart sinks as he notices the unmistakeable blues and twos up his rear end.
Unfortunately dave's car has a speedo from a similar model, but with a smaller engine and Dave realised earlier that night, that the speedo must be under reading somewhat.
However Dave did not feel he was anywhere near triple digits at the time of the incident.
Officer is by himself and accuses dave of travelling at 110 mph for at least the 0.75 miles that Mr very tired looking Plod was following.
Dave does not notice any official cameras or recording equipment but then lets face it, Dave was pretty tired at 3am and just wanted to get out of the unmarked vehicle and get to his orthopaedic mattress.
The deal was done in just a few minutes, the officer explained that the matter will go through to a civilian at the office who will decide course of action.
Plod was actually pretty reasonable and did not try to lecture Dave or anything. Dave says he even turned a blind eye to the metal number plates.
Dave was obviously speeding but he honestly does not think 110mph can be correct. Of course dave has no real way of proving this.
Dave had points years ago for phone use, but these have long since expired.
Dave has researched google and its pretty evident that he will probably face a ban of a few weeks or so at best.
What to the panel think is the likely outcome for Dave and has anyone else been caught at similar speeds... What tactic was employed at court time?
Dave just plans on being honest and simply stating that he needs his licence for his daily activities (who doesnt though?) and that he is normally a very good boy.
Dave is a little worried poor chap... I laughed at Dave for being an imbecile.
He is on the M1 heading north after the 50mph is over with, taking advantage of a completely open road, when Daves heart sinks as he notices the unmistakeable blues and twos up his rear end.
Unfortunately dave's car has a speedo from a similar model, but with a smaller engine and Dave realised earlier that night, that the speedo must be under reading somewhat.
However Dave did not feel he was anywhere near triple digits at the time of the incident.
Officer is by himself and accuses dave of travelling at 110 mph for at least the 0.75 miles that Mr very tired looking Plod was following.
Dave does not notice any official cameras or recording equipment but then lets face it, Dave was pretty tired at 3am and just wanted to get out of the unmarked vehicle and get to his orthopaedic mattress.
The deal was done in just a few minutes, the officer explained that the matter will go through to a civilian at the office who will decide course of action.
Plod was actually pretty reasonable and did not try to lecture Dave or anything. Dave says he even turned a blind eye to the metal number plates.
Dave was obviously speeding but he honestly does not think 110mph can be correct. Of course dave has no real way of proving this.
Dave had points years ago for phone use, but these have long since expired.
Dave has researched google and its pretty evident that he will probably face a ban of a few weeks or so at best.
What to the panel think is the likely outcome for Dave and has anyone else been caught at similar speeds... What tactic was employed at court time?
Dave just plans on being honest and simply stating that he needs his licence for his daily activities (who doesnt though?) and that he is normally a very good boy.
Dave is a little worried poor chap... I laughed at Dave for being an imbecile.
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