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26mph in 20 zone - East Smithfield, E1
« on: April 03, 2024, 01:13:30 pm »
Today I received this - apparently for doing 26 in a 20 zone. ::)

I honestly have no recollection of going too fast - and cannot remember any speed camera flashing me.

The more I think about it, the more baffled I am - I mean, it might be true, but I'm sat here scratching my head. I live by that stretch of road and I'm usually the one plodding along while other cars whizz past me. I've been like that since the last time I was caught out - I just don't take risks nowadays. :-\




I have uploaded a redacted copy of the NIP, the provided Camera calibration data and the main photo...


I have not yet done anything with this - need advice first - but I did a speed awareness course at the start of 2022 (also a 20 zone), so don't think that'll be an option this time.



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Re: 26mph in 20 zone - East Smithfield, E1
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2024, 01:32:00 pm »
Whatever issues you have with the speeding allegation, you must respond to the "Request for Driver's Details." Failure to do so within the 28 days allowed will see you commit a separate offence which, on conviction, carries six points.

If you are not eligible for a course you should be offered a fixed penalty (£100 and 3 points) for that speed.
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Re: 26mph in 20 zone - East Smithfield, E1
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2024, 01:07:06 am »
Quote from: TwistedEdge on April 03, 2024, 01:13:30 pm
cannot remember any speed camera flashing me.
They don't all flash these days.
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Re: 26mph in 20 zone - East Smithfield, E1
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2024, 03:11:21 pm »
So, I just had the expected conditional offer of £100 fine plus 3 points.

I still have no recollection of going too fast, but it is possible, I guess.

Is it worth fighting?
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Re: 26mph in 20 zone - East Smithfield, E1
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2024, 03:35:04 pm »
Quote from: TwistedEdge on April 29, 2024, 03:11:21 pm
So, I just had the expected conditional offer of £100 fine plus 3 points.

I still have no recollection of going too fast, but it is possible, I guess.

Is it worth fighting?

The only way to fight it is to go to court. Unless you have a good defence - which you haven't told us- it will cost you a lot more. Think 10x.
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Re: 26mph in 20 zone - East Smithfield, E1
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2024, 08:14:43 pm »
Go to court and if you lose it will cost you circa 50% of your weekly take home as fine, 40% of that as court surcharge and prosecution costs of circa £660.

Unless you know of a viable defence it’s a massive gamble on long odds you turn something up or they screw up.

Is it worth that risk to you?
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