Hi folks - thanks for what you do 

I got a letter from the police saying I was doing 71 on a dual carriageway - and replied to declare that yes, I was driving.

Then got a 'Conditional offer of fixed penalty' letter saying that it's going to be a £100 fine and 3 points.

This confused me, because I was only 1mph over the limit.

so I emailed them, saying basically the same as above "is there a mistake - this seems unreasonable"

Since then, I did some research - yes the road is a 70, but they've classified my vehicle as a 'goods vehicle' - which means it's actually a 60 limit.

It's a 5 seater Mercedes Vito - which we use as a family car, no 'goods' ever transported, never used for work etc.
The V5 calls it a 'light goods' vehicle.





Thanks

Phew, a close on this afternoon, "the driver" parked my car on DYL in Folkestone while I popped into the chip shop about 50 yards away to place a quick order. I have a blue badge and that was clearly displayed. But then noticed the blips on the kerb! The chip shop was quickly done and went back to the car as quick as I could move which is not at the moment very easy due to a trapped nerve in my leg!

About 2 car lengths away I saw the ominous figure of the local Civil Enforcement Officer doing a quick march down the street towards my car. I shouted out to him and he stopped in his tracks. He said something like "you got a blue badge, you should know the rules, I should give you this ticket". He didn't so I got in the car and made a hasty retreat. He wandered off up the street and booked someone else. He certainly couldn't have made a 2 minute observation. Let's wait and see.

Likely variable, look here for at least one set of cameras between M1 28-29 Northbound: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/4M69%2BQ3F,+Alfreton complete with the variable signs.

What are "national speed cameras"? Are you getting confused with "average" speed cameras used mainly in roadworks on mways?

Yes, I'm aware of that, but it's not unknown for the Swiss to control their borders, frequently!

I don't know what arrangements the Swiss may have with the EU for cross-border exchanges of driver details for motoring offences.

If it were towed with an A-frame (with linked brakes) then according to dot Gov the A-frame and vehicle combination is treated in legislation as a trailer. A trailer doesn't require MOT or tax, but has to be roadworthy.


https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-frames-and-dollies/a-frames-and-dollies


I suspect it would be easier to put it on a trailer than fit an A-frame though.

(And if it were any distance, something would need to be done to prevent gearbox damage, like removing the prop shaft.)

Quote from: roythebus on August 15, 2024, 11:39:56 pm

........Having the wrong number plate font is in no way dangerous to anybody except the feds who need it to ID your car. ......

Some might suggest that it indicates the mindset of those who have such plates?

But it's certainly not dangerous to the Feds

Quote from: b789 on June 27, 2024, 11:07:46 pm

The Hirer, your instructor, should have known better than to teach you on private land, at least not before seeking out any terms and conditions for using the land beforehand.

I am surprised that any driving instructor would use a private car park for their lessons these days. Almost all are covered by such Ts&Cs, many with ANPR, making it a risky action.