Author Topic: 52mph on a 40mph limit road council now want driver details  (Read 107 times)

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Hello all,

Apologies if this type of questionhas been posted. I did look, but couldn't find any thing.


I came off the motorway onto an A road with 40 mph speed limit.

I was going at 52 mph and this was noted by a policewoman with a camera in her hand and in a subtle place over the hill.

I have now received a letter from the council asking for the driver details (who was actually me). They quote Section 172 of The RTA and that if I don't supply the details then would be summoned to a Magistrates court.

I seem to recall reading somewhere that when asked for this information that I don't have to provide it.

Any one know if that is true?

Or what should I do? Is it simply a case of providing the details and simply take it on the chin?

Thank you in advance.

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Re: 52mph on a 40mph limit road council now want driver details
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Very much doubt a council is sending driver request for a speeding offence. Yes a S172 must be compiled with or you will indeed be visiting a court.

Not sure what have been reading but I suggest you stop doing it.
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Re: 52mph on a 40mph limit road council now want driver details
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Failure to reply to a s172 request gives you the bonus of 6 points and up to £1000. Your choice.
Bus driving since 1973. My advice, if you have a PSV licence, destroy it when you get to 65 or you'll be forever in demand.