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Originally Posted by SirRustalot
Generally, I never speed. I was on my motorcycle on a road I know well and apparently got snapped by a 50mph camera in an area tha drops from 70-50-70 all within about 300 yards on a busy stretch of motorway. Now, I always drop my speed to at least 10mph below the limit when I approach these things 'cos I don't trust them and I'm absolutely positive I wasn't speeding since I do it without thinking. To add to that, I had a satnav/camera thing on my tank that flashes when I approach cameras. I remember it all well.
Anyway, they say I was doing 60mph but I highly doubt it. It was a crystal clear, dry day and I was just ambling down the road.
I plan to contest it but having never been done for speeding before, I'm unsure where to start. What's the worst that can happen if I contest it and they decide to prosecute me anyway? The cash fine is outrageous (£100) and I've had a clean licence for ever. Point of note: this particular camera on the A90 near Laurencekirk is infamous for raking in something like 300 drivers a day in fines. I feel there's tomfoolery afoot.
Any thoughts? I'd prefer this from people who have managed to save their cash and licence or from those who have actually gone through the process in any shape or form. Thanks.
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Hi.
It all depends on your licence , and how many points that you already have. However, if you just ignore this, the chances are that they will not pursue it. Police Scotland have the highest SP rate in the UK, and since they streamlined it to Police Scotland, it all happens out of one office. Something like 50 to 60 % are not pursued as they simply cannot spare the staff. If you are one of the unlucky ones, all that will happen is that you will get a letter from the PF, asking you why you never paid, and giving you 10 days to pay. It is usually up to the PF, they could give you an extra point for being late, but again they do not want the paperwork. If you are sitting on no points, or only three points, then I would let it slide, and see what happens. But that is me, what you decide to do is up to you. But my figures are accurate. R