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deltofe93

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Re: Have I been caught?
« Reply #165 on: February 12, 2025, 02:34:05 pm »
If you do receive anything in the post and ask for advice regarding a live case, please try to tell us what actually happened without making things up. Your thread title, posted in the live cases forum before it was merged with the "Have I been caught?" thread was "2 speeding tickets within 2 days" - whereas you have not received any speeding tickets, regardless of how loosely you define the term.

We don't care what motoring faux pas you committed or are accused of committing that resulted in you seeking our advice, but we do care whether you show abject contempt for us by lying to us.

So sorry - new here!

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Speed gun
« Reply #166 on: March 04, 2025, 10:19:53 pm »
Hi all,

I was a member of pepipoo (no longer around) and i’m glad we have another community! I’ll have to build my stats back up. In the meanwhile i need some help for all of you:

I got caught doing 47 in a 40 by a speed gun with the officer sitting inside a car. They didn’t bother stopping me so I’m expecting a letter. My speed gps is estimated 45/46mph. Would they proceed with a ticket or apply the 10% plus 2mph. It’s within the london country Newham. Thank you for all of your help in advance  :)

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Re: Speed gun
« Reply #167 on: March 04, 2025, 10:45:05 pm »
Enforcement in a 40 limit normally begins at 46mph.

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Being accused of removing the note after a small crash - England
« Reply #168 on: March 05, 2025, 06:49:06 pm »
Crosspost from reddit:

Hello,

I live in a tower block with a small car park where I have a designated spot. When parking the other day I accidentally tapped the car next to our spot. I decided to move the car onto the road so I could better asses the damages on both cars as it is a bit of an awkward spot. Someone on the balcony above who witnessed the crash shouted down, accusing me of trying to leave without leaving details so my husband waited with the car whilst I moved our car and got some note paper.
I left a note with our details and didn't think much more of it. Both cars have been parked next to each other for a couple of days.

Today I find a note on our car accusing me of removing the note. They heavily insinuate that the same neighbour from the above balcony saw me come down later that day and take the note off the car. They are saying they are reporting the incident to the police as a hit and run. Obviously, I did not go and remove the note but I don't know how I could prove that as there is no CCTV, and this other person is saying they have a witness. I am freaking out a little as I don't want to be convicted of a crime. I have texted the person who left the note but have not had a response. What is likely to happen here if they have reported this to the police?

Thanks

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Cycle Lane driving in Surry Quays
« Reply #169 on: April 05, 2025, 11:38:09 pm »

​While driving on Lower Road from Central London towards Greenwich, I inadvertently entered a two-way cycle lane shortly after passing Surrey Quays station.

This cycle lane is as wide as a regular traffic lane, and there was no signage on the roadside.

 I missed the blue road markings on the floor due to nighttime driving conditions. Upon realizing my mistake, I promptly exited the cycle lane.

After stopping, I observed a camera nearby, but it appeared to be angled towards the yellow box junction behind me. Should I be concerned about receiving a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for this incident?​

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Re: Cycle Lane driving in Surry Quays
« Reply #170 on: April 06, 2025, 12:48:12 am »
Come back here when you have a PCN in your hand.

They have 28 days to serve a PCN from alleged contravention date. Is the car yours and are you the V5C Registration Certificate holder ? Any PCN will be sent to the registered owner on the V5C.

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Re: Cycle Lane driving in Surry Quays
« Reply #171 on: April 06, 2025, 04:13:16 am »
I own the car. Hopefully i won't get the pcn but lets see

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Re: Cycle Lane driving in Surry Quays
« Reply #172 on: April 06, 2025, 09:03:58 am »
wrong forum, not a live case
reported.
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Red Light Camera
« Reply #173 on: May 04, 2025, 10:12:28 pm »
I've got a question about Red Light cameras, if one of you kind experts could help.

I was driving on Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester turning right onto Queen's Road. It's quite a complicated road layout and there were no vehicles behind me.

In the image you can see where I was (behind the stop line) where the emoji is, but facing the correct way  ;)

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I thought the lights had turned green but I'm doubting myself now.
 
I stopped in the middle whilst waiting for the oncoming traffic (as shown in the image) to pass and then proceeded right into the indicated lane when safe. But that got me thinking – I don't think the road works like that and maybe, somehow, in the glaring sunlight, the light wasn't green.  ???
 
Now I'm worried. There's a red light camera there and I'm hoping I've not committed an offence.
 
According to the Speed Camera UK website, this is the camera:
 
Speed Camera: Traffic Light Camera
Nearest Town/Village: Cheetham Hill
Road Name: Queens Road
Direction of enforcement: Westbound
Speed Limit: 30mph
Camera reference number: NWGM116

 
What does this mean in practice? From the Google Street View image above, would that have captured me? Because the camera is facing towards the junction and I doubt would even 'see' the traffic lights I was at. But I've read online that some cameras now have strips under the road so maybe a photograph of the traffic lights is unnecessary?
 
I don't know if my direction oft travel was Westbound? The Google Maps compass is useless.
 
Can anybody please advise?

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Speeding Band C
« Reply #174 on: May 22, 2025, 12:48:51 pm »
Hi,

I was driving on a wide road yesterday which is extremely wide and has no road markings in the middle, only cylce lanes on the sides. The speed limit for this road is only 30mph, I foolishly decided to overtake the car in front of me and then the car in front again straight after reaching 60mph. I then noticed a police mobile camera van and slowed down instantly. It is a pretty straight road so I made sure there were no oncoming traffic nor people around before doing so but I admit this was extremely foolish of me to do so.

I have a clean license of over 8 years and have completed a speed awareness course 2 years ago for doing I believe 36 in a 30mph.

Would this likely be a speeding fine, careless driving or dangerous driving? I was not at any point close to crashing. I have spoken to some motoring solicitors and they have even told me they speed and overtake on this road but my speeding was very excessive. I have checked my dash cam to double check no cars were oncoming and it was no where near a crash at any point.

I'm hoping just the speeding fine which I assume will have a ban, since there is no markings and no one was around and I only sped up for the overtakes will I be okay?

Any help is much appreciated.


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Re: Speeding Band C
« Reply #175 on: May 22, 2025, 02:05:30 pm »
Who knows? Unless you’re in Scotland, speed on its own can’t found a dangerous driving charge - but the presence of other vehicles could. You’ll just have to wait and see.
I am not qualified to give legal advice in the UK. While I will do my best to help you, you should not rely on my advice as if it was given by a lawyer qualified in the UK.

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Re: Speeding Band C
« Reply #176 on: May 22, 2025, 02:06:16 pm »
Any help is much appreciated.
Until you actually receive a NIP the rest is crystal ball gazing.

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Re: Have I been caught?
« Reply #177 on: May 22, 2025, 03:01:35 pm »
If you had bothered to read the cunningly hidden "READ THIS FIRST - **BEFORE POSTING YOUR CASE!**" sticky at the top of the speeding forum, you would have found the answers to your questions (as much as they can be answered without a functioning crystal ball) and known that the speeding forum was for live cases only, and for people who need to grow a pair.
I am responsible for the accuracy of the information I post, not your ability to comprehend it.

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Re: Have I been caught?
« Reply #178 on: May 28, 2025, 09:46:49 am »
I saw a flash behind me last night travelling on the A12 in East London. I had recently passed a yellow camera. The speed limit was 40mph and my indicated speed was 42mph. I don't recall seeing any cars that were that close to me.

Is there a standard percentage over the speed limit that cameras will trigger at? Could it be set at 40mph?

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Re: Have I been caught?
« Reply #179 on: May 28, 2025, 09:56:32 am »
10%+2 over the limit - so 46 in a 40.
I am not qualified to give legal advice in the UK. While I will do my best to help you, you should not rely on my advice as if it was given by a lawyer qualified in the UK.