PompeyLass Posted 6 November, 2008 Posted 6 November, 2008 Got a letter through the other day saying that I'd been clocked doing 82mph in a 70 on the A21. It was a notice of intended prosecution & basically I could be fined up to £1,000 and 6 points if I didn't reply. I've sent the letter back saying it was me driving, what can I expect back ? I'm resigned to the fact that I'll get 3 points but any idea, roughly, how much I'll be fined ?
Son of Bob Posted 6 November, 2008 Posted 6 November, 2008 3 points and £60, Enjoy! Surprised you got a notice of intended prosecution at that speed though. It's ususally just a fixed penalty offer.
thesaint sfc Posted 6 November, 2008 Posted 6 November, 2008 As the others have said it'll be 3 points and £60 fine. How long ago did this incident take place? I'm always interested to know how quickly they get the letter on your doormat. I've heard people say it has taken 6 months after being clocked before.
Al de Man Posted 7 November, 2008 Posted 7 November, 2008 I've heard people say it has taken 6 months after being clocked before. I'm pretty certain they're lying because the police only have 14 days to notify you of an intention to prosecute.
thesaint sfc Posted 7 November, 2008 Posted 7 November, 2008 I'm pretty certain they're lying because the police only have 14 days to notify you of an intention to prosecute. Cheers Al.
PompeyLass Posted 7 November, 2008 Author Posted 7 November, 2008 It happened on 14th September & I got the letter the end of October. I think it was an intended prosecution letter as it's a company car (my dad's) and have a feeling that they originally sent the letter to the company who then provided my dad's details. Then again I could be wrong. Bang goes my nice clean licence. Oh, another thing, as I have the old paper one when I send it off will I have to get a card one ?
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 7 November, 2008 Posted 7 November, 2008 When was the letter sent by the Police? They only have to prove that they sent it so that it would normally arrive at the registered keeper's address within 14 days.
mightysaints Posted 7 November, 2008 Posted 7 November, 2008 I also go done recently with a company car and thought that as the letter of intention to prosecute was after 14 days that i had got away with it as it was over a month from the date. Sorry but no you will get fined as the Law would have contacted the lease company first of all to get your details. You should just get 3 pts and £60.
Saint in Paradise Posted 9 November, 2008 Posted 9 November, 2008 PL Don't forget to tell your Insurance company of this speeding fine.
PompeyLass Posted 10 November, 2008 Author Posted 10 November, 2008 PL Don't forget to tell your Insurance company of this speeding fine. Will they put my policy up now or will it go up when I re-new next year ?
OLYMPIC Posted 10 November, 2008 Posted 10 November, 2008 Will they put my policy up now or will it go up when I re-new next year ? Depends on your insurance company, but when i got done twice a few years back i let mine know and they informed me that as long as it was an SP30 they didn't even take notice of them as so many people get caught nowdays.
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 10 November, 2008 Posted 10 November, 2008 Will they put my policy up now or will it go up when I re-new next year ? Probably not at all, most insurance companies discount one or even two speeding convictions. Unless of course it resulted in a ban.
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 10 November, 2008 Posted 10 November, 2008 Depends on your insurance company, but when i got done twice a few years back i let mine know and they informed me that as long as it was an SP30 they didn't even take notice of them as so many people get caught nowdays. Probably not at all, most insurance companies discount one or even two speeding convictions. Unless of course it resulted in a ban. Erm? Im pretty sure if you get points, they will up your premiums. Maybe not mid-year, but certainly next year. Insurance companies need no excuse to charge extra, its how they make money and accidents and speeding fines Im afraid, are always chargable by additional loadings on your premium.
OLYMPIC Posted 10 November, 2008 Posted 10 November, 2008 Erm? Im pretty sure if you get points, they will up your premiums. Maybe not mid-year, but certainly next year. Insurance companies need no excuse to charge extra, its how they make money and accidents and speeding fines Im afraid, are always chargable by additional loadings on your premium. I ended up with six points from two SP30 convictions within 3 months of each other and my insurance dropped the following year.
PompeyLass Posted 10 November, 2008 Author Posted 10 November, 2008 Cheers, just waiting for a letter back to confirm what's going to happen & then I'll let the insurance company know.
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 11 November, 2008 Posted 11 November, 2008 I ended up with six points from two SP30 convictions within 3 months of each other and my insurance dropped the following year. But, had anything else changed? Did you past a significant insurance age, like 25? Removing or adding anyone to the policy? Was it a renewal with the same firm or did you shop around? Had you previously had an accident which was over 5 years old now? Or previous speeding penalties which grew out of date in insurance terms? All of these could have resulted in your premiums reducing more so than the increase in the 6 points? Although getting 6 points in 3 months, I am quite surprised you werent bent over by the insurance companies?!
OLYMPIC Posted 11 November, 2008 Posted 11 November, 2008 No Nothing changed at the time i was under 25 it was a renewal with my existing company.I had never had an accident and no previous convictions,also forgot to say it was on a motorbike. Have been with Swintons all my adult life and they used Lloyds motor policies on motorbikes and the price always came down.
Crouchie's Lawyer Posted 11 November, 2008 Posted 11 November, 2008 Is it different with motorbikes then?
OLYMPIC Posted 11 November, 2008 Posted 11 November, 2008 At a younger age motorbike riders used to be hit with stupid premiums compared to car drivers because of inexperience and the greater chance on a bike of having an accident.Although have to say that has changed a fair bit now.
PompeyLass Posted 15 November, 2008 Author Posted 15 November, 2008 Received exactly the same letter in the post this morning, the only difference now is that the letter is addressed to me. It asks for me to provide my details when I've already done that on the previous letter. Stupid feckers. :mad:
Ponty Posted 15 November, 2008 Posted 15 November, 2008 I've never seen an insurance hike through getting speeding points and, although I've been clean for a few years now, I've had 14 over the years and 8 at the same time once.
Ponty Posted 15 November, 2008 Posted 15 November, 2008 There was actually a bigger hike when I retro fitted aluminium door sill plates on an old MR2.
Kadeem Hardison Posted 15 November, 2008 Posted 15 November, 2008 It's threads like this that make me sick. Speeding is not fine. It's dangerous.
jawillwill Posted 15 November, 2008 Posted 15 November, 2008 It's threads like this that make me sick. Speeding is not fine. It's dangerous. Ponty never would have won any grand prix's with an attitude like that.
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