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Oh joy of all joys.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013, 10:35
by chas
I've just got a speeding ticket.
60mph on a single carriageway "A" road, but I was in a van.
Now do I just take the points and £60 or do I accept the offer of a speed awareness course ?
I understand the courses cost more than the fine but my license stays clean, however someone told me that having taken the course and should I get done again they come down more heavily on you the next time. Is this true ?
I hasten to add that the last time I was done was in 1987 (I think) and I do drive between 35,000 -72, 000 miles a year, so I ain't done bad I suppose.
Re: Oh joy of all joys.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013, 10:55
by V8 90
Do the speed awareness course Grandad & stop rushing about
Re: Oh joy of all joys.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013, 11:28
by terry1001
There's no need to worry about being fined more next time (if there is a next time!) but you won't be offered another speed awareness course for (probably) 3 years. If you do the course it doesn't count as a conviction so won't affect your insurance.
Most people seem to think that the courses are interesting and helpful but it will take up half a day plus travelling so you need to work out if it's going to be worth it.
Re: Oh joy of all joys.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013, 13:04
by robert16
I got done in November.. But didn't get offered the course just got a fine and points..
Re: Oh joy of all joys.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013, 13:13
by chas
Norman. Bog off
Terry, thanks for that, the bit about insurance has swayed me, I'll take the course if it's offered.
Robert. I'll have to wait and see if the course is offered, according to the NIP I do qualify for one under the criteria stated, time will tell.
Thanks all.
Chris
Re: Oh joy of all joys.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013, 17:34
by Dilligaf
I did the course and could not do another for 1 year, if you do do the course do not mention it to the insurance company as some of them still put it on the insurance and that will affect the price.
chas wrote:I've just got a speeding ticket.
60mph on a single carriageway "A" road, but I was in a van.
Now do I just take the points and £60 or do I accept the offer of a speed awareness course ?
I understand the courses cost more than the fine but my license stays clean, however someone told me that having taken the course and should I get done again they come down more heavily on you the next time. Is this true ?
I hasten to add that the last time I was done was in 1987 (I think) and I do drive between 35,000 -72, 000 miles a year, so I ain't done bad I suppose.
Re: Oh joy of all joys.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013, 17:47
by 22-250jock
not sure if a speeding conviction goes against you when renewing FAC?
anyone come across it before?
jock
Re: Oh joy of all joys.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013, 18:13
by paulham
22-250jock wrote:not sure if a speeding conviction goes against you when renewing FAC?
anyone come across it before?
jock
Oh no Chas, your going to loose all your guns!
tut tut tut
Re: Oh joy of all joys.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013, 18:44
by phoenix
22-250jock wrote:not sure if a speeding conviction goes against you when renewing FAC?
anyone come across it before?
jock
Nah, as long as you declare it on your application/renewal.
Cheers
Bruce
Re: Oh joy of all joys.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013, 19:47
by 22-250jock
phoenix wrote:22-250jock wrote:not sure if a speeding conviction goes against you when renewing FAC?
anyone come across it before?
jock
Nah, as long as you declare it on your application/renewal.
Cheers
Bruce
ahh! thks Bruce,
maybe it was being banned for drink driving I was thinking about
...........just seem to remember the FEO asking something about motoring convictions when I first applied for my FAC.................mind you that was a fair few years ago now
cheers jock