Ducko Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 a mate of mine got caught doing 34 in a 30 by a cop with a camera the other day.got a letter sent to his house asking him to declare if it was him driving or someone else,he's on his last 3 points has only been driving under 2 years,but basically his mum has said that she'll take the points for him and say she was driving,just wondering if anyone has done this before? and if its a good idea sounds a bit dodgy to me personally.dont turn this into another dont speed debate,cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Is his mum insured on the car and all that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 yeah as far as i know,only issue is there's a photo or video taken of the car and i dont know if they check your face etc, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 loads of people do that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Depends if it was a van or a gun.With a gun its totally fine. With a van they can record your face, but are unlikley to ever link the 2. His mum taking the points is "fine" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 apparently it was a bike with a camera on the back or something like that.. its either taken a piccy or a video not sure which. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Then he will be fine i would imagine. Urm is the car in his name?Because if you say you cant remember whos driving then the points defult;y go to the car owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 he is the car owner yeah,if i remember rightly the one they use at the side of the road only get your plate im not 100% sure thou.i guess its up to him at end of the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Should be fine, it ain't like their trying to fight the points off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaZaa Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Someone I know took the points for their partner and got a knock on the door and arrested for perverting the course of justice and had a hell of a few days in police cells. Just be careful if there's photographic evidence because there's every chance it will catch up whoever steps in to take the blame.They always say if you can't do the time don't do the crime. </Massive cliché> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 aye ill pass that story on,i think he's going to try get the photo evidence and say he's not sure who was behind the wheel on the day.see what happens then i guess.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 i think he's going to try get the photo evidence and say he's not sure who was behind the wheel on the day.Then points instantly go to the veichle owner...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 apparently he's going to call and record it on dictaphone and say something like ' my mum believes she went throught the speed trap but to be sure can we have a picture' i dont know i guess it'll depend on the person he speaks too..i think he should maybe just accept the points haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Shucksmith Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 (edited) My mum got caught speeding once, and she was just let off... told me she was wasted at the time aswell My mum also knew someone who was caught by the police going through a red light, the guy refused to pay the fine or whatever it was and took the policeman to court on claims that the light was amber and not red. The man listened to everything in court and when asked if he had anything to say or whatever, he asked the policeman what colour car he was driving. When the policeman couldn't answer, the guy turned back and said - "If you can't be so sure what colour car I was driving, how can you be so sure what colour light I went through?" He got let off... Edited May 10, 2009 by Hannah Shucksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 My mum got caught speeding once, and she was just let off... told me she was wasted at the time aswell My mum also knew someone who was caught by the police going through a red light, the guy refused to pay the fine or whatever it was and took the policeman to court on claims that the light was amber and not red. The man listened to everything in court and when asked if he had anything to say or whatever, he asked the policeman what colour car he was driving. When the policeman couldn't answer, the guy turned back and said - "If you can't be so sure what colour car I was driving, how can you be so sure what colour light I went through?" He got let off...LOL with that story. Good luck trying to get past this shizzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Logan-Price Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 My mum got caught speeding once, and she was just let off... told me she was wasted at the time aswell My mum also knew someone who was caught by the police going through a red light, the guy refused to pay the fine or whatever it was and took the policeman to court on claims that the light was amber and not red. The man listened to everything in court and when asked if he had anything to say or whatever, he asked the policeman what colour car he was driving. When the policeman couldn't answer, the guy turned back and said - "If you can't be so sure what colour car I was driving, how can you be so sure what colour light I went through?" He got let off...Thats just f**king silly not funny at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 If you claim it's your mum driving (Oh sorry, your "friend"'s mum ) and they've got a photo which proves you were lying then you're likely to get in a lot more trouble. Perverting the course of justice etc which is a criminal offense rather than a driving one. Good luck, and if they don't have a picture then you'll probably be ok, but it's risky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 my mum? my mum is no longer with us mate...but cheers for all advice, ill pass it on ive said take the points,hes not a young lad anymore thou he can make his own mind up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Then points instantly go to the veichle owner......Not at all simps, It took nearly 7 months for my offense to be concluded, because of not being clear to the police who was driving at the time. Say you're not sure who was driving, and you'll more than likely to get the evidence (photos), I've still got mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 You could always just ask for the photos without saying anything about who was driving... I did and they sent me one crap quality picture with another car partially blocking mine, tried to argue, went to court, failed, fine went up to about £180 (I think, was a while ago...) oh well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I'd leave the country if I was your mate, he's f**ked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducko Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I'd leave the country if I was your mate, he's f**ked.he's off to mexico as we speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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