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Speeding and other criminal offences / NIP - mobile offence
« on: May 15, 2025, 06:46:18 am »
Hi All, new poster here so hoping for some help.
I got stopped by police about 3 months ago whilst on my mobile in traffic. I wasn't texting or anything but I had my phone in my hand (hand was on the steering wheel too) and phone was on loud speaker.
I admitted I was on it straight away as I guessed they probably had photo evidence before they even pulled me over. The officers that pulled me explained that they intended on reporting that they had witnessed I was in full control of the vehicle and that it was basically a technicality they pulled me over for. They said they would push for a "drivers awareness" type course for me as it was my first offense, speeding or otherwise.
I explained to the officers I have several vehicles and the vehicle i was driving didnt have hands free etc. because mine was in the garage (another long story).
A week or so ago I received the NIP for 6 points and a £200 fine.
I was tempted to appeal it based on what the officers had said but I don't know whether that is a waste of time?
Any advice would be really appreciated.
PS - Im not trying to get out of a punishment I just don't think according to what the officers said that the punishment fits the crime, they even stated I had full control of the vehicle and was no risk.
I got stopped by police about 3 months ago whilst on my mobile in traffic. I wasn't texting or anything but I had my phone in my hand (hand was on the steering wheel too) and phone was on loud speaker.
I admitted I was on it straight away as I guessed they probably had photo evidence before they even pulled me over. The officers that pulled me explained that they intended on reporting that they had witnessed I was in full control of the vehicle and that it was basically a technicality they pulled me over for. They said they would push for a "drivers awareness" type course for me as it was my first offense, speeding or otherwise.
I explained to the officers I have several vehicles and the vehicle i was driving didnt have hands free etc. because mine was in the garage (another long story).
A week or so ago I received the NIP for 6 points and a £200 fine.
I was tempted to appeal it based on what the officers had said but I don't know whether that is a waste of time?
Any advice would be really appreciated.
PS - Im not trying to get out of a punishment I just don't think according to what the officers said that the punishment fits the crime, they even stated I had full control of the vehicle and was no risk.