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Speeding and other criminal offences / 47 in a 40 mph zone in South Wales
« on: May 22, 2025, 01:18:38 am »
Alleged 47 in a 40mph zone by speed camera in South Wales advice
Hi
I'm a long time driver but relatively new to the UK. I have 25 years driving experience overseas and 1.5 years in the UK.
I've clocked around 5000miles in south Wales over the past 8 months mostly between West Wales and Cardiff.
I've never had any prior offenses and I usually drive pretty cautiously.
I checked my mailbox today to find a notice of intended prosecution that I have gone 47 in a 40mile zone very close to where I live. I usually drive this route all the time but I remember momentarily going up to 46 and then slowing down the moment I realized. I was trying to get out of the way of another driver who I thought was getting uncomfortably close to me.
I plan to fill this out and return it tomorrow.
As this is my first instance is it likely that I get a fine and driving course?
My main question... Is there any point where I get to respond to give context of what happened? Specifically that it was few moments and not me running constantly over the limit for an extended period of time?
Is it worth adding in just those two lines on a separate form or do I just not get the opportunity? As I don't see this explained anywhere on the form.
Would they know it's my first offence in the UK as well? Or do I have to mention this somewhere?
Also the road is a 3 lane dual carriageway with a pavement separating the opposite 3 lanes
Thanks for the advice and best regards
Hi
I'm a long time driver but relatively new to the UK. I have 25 years driving experience overseas and 1.5 years in the UK.
I've clocked around 5000miles in south Wales over the past 8 months mostly between West Wales and Cardiff.
I've never had any prior offenses and I usually drive pretty cautiously.
I checked my mailbox today to find a notice of intended prosecution that I have gone 47 in a 40mile zone very close to where I live. I usually drive this route all the time but I remember momentarily going up to 46 and then slowing down the moment I realized. I was trying to get out of the way of another driver who I thought was getting uncomfortably close to me.
I plan to fill this out and return it tomorrow.
As this is my first instance is it likely that I get a fine and driving course?
My main question... Is there any point where I get to respond to give context of what happened? Specifically that it was few moments and not me running constantly over the limit for an extended period of time?
Is it worth adding in just those two lines on a separate form or do I just not get the opportunity? As I don't see this explained anywhere on the form.
Would they know it's my first offence in the UK as well? Or do I have to mention this somewhere?
Also the road is a 3 lane dual carriageway with a pavement separating the opposite 3 lanes
Thanks for the advice and best regards