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I'm emailing following a speeding ticket I acquired on the M4 in Wales. I was timed at 4mph over the 50mph limit and received a ticket. I was told I could either attend a course in Wales, saving me points,...
How far away can a video van pick up a car and ascertain it's speed?
I recently bought a 2.0-litre Peugeot 206 and am delighted with its performance. I also own a 1955 Morris Minor. On a local section of dual carriageway there is an irritating average speed restriction...
ES wrote that he was exceeding the limit of 50mph by 4mph (8 per cent above). My neighbour received a fixed penalty for driving at 32mph in a 30 limit (6.67 per cent). Another neighbour received a Thames...
I received a 'Notice of Intention to prosecute' asking for the name & address of the driver of my car, due to a recording of excessive speed (38 in a 30 zone). The incident was 31/03/12 on a road near...
I was curious to as whether the police hand held speed guns have the capacity to take photos/video footage? I once asked a police officer from Thames Valley Police who was doing the speed checks using...
Am I required to declare a speeding conviction when I renew my car insurance when I accepted the "Drive Awareness" course incurring no points?
I am puzzled by your response to CD of Swansea’s query. Surely the speed awareness course is offered as an alternative to penalty points. It is not a course forgiving the conviction. CD broke the law and...
After 60 years of blame-free motoring, I've been caught doing 36mph on a quiet Sunday afternoon in a 30mph limit. I have the choice of a speed awareness course (which costs £90) or three points on my unblemished...
Thanks for earlier reply about Gatso camera at Chideock, Dorset. The Dorset Police have again failed to reply to my second letter points, but have sent a curt letter telling me they will be prosecuting...
 

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