Speeding Fines

SteveL replied on 24/01/2017 10:17

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Posted on 24/01/2017 10:17

I was just reading about the new proposals on the BBC web site, and although the overall intent is good, in detail they just don't seem to make sense. It is proposed that the maximum fine is increased from 100 to 150 percent of weekly income, although the upper maximum remains fixed as before. However the thing that I find odd is that someone caught doing 51 in a 30 can only be fined a maximum of £1000, whilst someone doing 101 on a motorway can be fined £2500. Clearly neither should be doing those sort of speeds, but why the disparity. 101 on a fairly empty motorway at 10 pm at night has got to be safer than 51 through a housing estate at the same time. Whilst I appreciate it is not always possible to make laws seem totally logical, this in my opinion seems to defy logic.

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Cornersteady replied on 24/01/2017 20:02

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Posted on 24/01/2017 19:23 by Tinwheeler

Every new post takes the thread into Ask the Expert, Corners. This will be there now until someone else posts. Good, eh?

Posted on 24/01/2017 20:02

everyone should have a few minutes of fame.

Agree though it seems a bit silly, must be too difficult to fix I assume?

EmilysDad replied on 24/01/2017 21:13

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Posted on 24/01/2017 19:12 by Cornersteady

I don't think anyone has said that MM? We're just talking about exceeding the speed limit. If you drive dangerously you could get convicted of dangerous driving, there's also careless driving, inconsiderate driving, driving without due care and attention. Of course you have to get caught first and unless there was a police car about in the situation you describe it is unlikely, so it's probably easier to get caught for speeding with all the speed cameras.

Posted on 24/01/2017 21:13

But the onus always seems be about speed alone .... ie speed kills

Cornersteady replied on 24/01/2017 21:24

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Posted on 24/01/2017 21:13 by EmilysDad

But the onus always seems be about speed alone .... ie speed kills

Posted on 24/01/2017 21:24

well it certainly increases the chances?

Yes I see your point, all forms of dangerous driving should be stopped, or try to stop it

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 26/01/2017 07:07

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Posted on 24/01/2017 21:24 by Cornersteady

well it certainly increases the chances?

Yes I see your point, all forms of dangerous driving should be stopped, or try to stop it

Posted on 26/01/2017 07:07

It increases the chances massively too Mickey, the drivers chances of reacting to a problem with the vehicle like a blow out will be reduced, personal reaction times too. I view roads as a means of getting from A to B not a race track. I have no issue with folk having a death wish, unfortunately their attitude often puts innocents at risk, that is not acceptable.

Kennine replied on 26/01/2017 09:50

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Posted on 26/01/2017 09:50

The law on Speed Limits is perfectly clear. If caught breaking the law--you are fined and can lose your driving license. End Of ---- This is right and proper, no matter the spin that people who believe in breaking the law put on it.

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Lyke Wake Man replied on 28/01/2017 22:53

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Posted on 28/01/2017 22:53

I dont have a income, how would they do 150% of nothing

Cherokee2015 replied on 03/02/2017 17:55

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Posted on 24/01/2017 13:39 by Fozzie

I thought if you went above 100mph on a motorway was an automatic ban anyway.Is this not the case now?

Posted on 03/02/2017 17:55

Not according to our local paper tonight. £333 fine, £150 costs , £33 victim surcharge and 6 points.

http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/speeding-professor-caught-at-100mph-in-infiniti-vrm-on-m62/story-30106620-detail/story.html

My son was caught speeding and received a 28 day ban, £300 fine, £150 costs and £35 victim surcharge. Totally irresponsible driving. Could have lost his job as a MovCon in the RLC.

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