Simpson Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 A friend of mine just exited a roundabout at 55mph in a 30 to see 2 policemen in a patrol car facing him with a mobile speed camera out. They didn't batt an eyelid didnt turn round or look etc. Just a normal car not a van. Can they do anything now or has my friend had a lucky escape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick_spider Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 If the registered keeper doesn't hear anything within 14 days, he's probably okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 50+ in a 30 is grounds for a summons isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I thought it was anything over 30mph over the limit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 They probably didn't bat an eyelid because the camera did it for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Been in a similar situation and nothing came of it, can't say for sure it'll be the same though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Why ask? He's either going to get a ticket in the post, or not. Nothing you can do about it but keep your fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 They probably didn't bat an eyelid because the camera did it for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted July 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Nothing you can do about it but keep your fingers crossed.*His* fingers crossed. And why I'm asking is because I didn't think mobile hand-held cameras, with 2 police sitting inside the car could clock your speed and put it through the database? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 If the camera caught him ( you ) then yer, it would of taken the numberplate and would issue a fine.(and points) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 If it was just a laser speed gun (i.e. it wasn't an actual camera just a read out for them to see) then there's no proof of the offence and so nothing will come of it. The gun may have given them an error reading or something so they couldn't do anything about it. Usually when it's cops like that they'd have someone up the road ready to pull you over and issue the ticket on the spot... don't quote me on that though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 this is exactly why i never ever speed anywhere ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Speeding in some instances, e.g. motorways, doesn't really seem so bad, but 55mph in a 30mph zone sounds a bit OTT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 I once slid round a roundabout with some Police sat at the other side, I wasn't even going fast! Budget tyres in the wet... They just smiled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomR Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Speeding in some instances, e.g. motorways, doesn't really seem so bad, but 55mph in a 30mph zone sounds a bit OTT?Yeah theres a time and a place, and doing nearly twice the speed limit and not even noticing something as obvious as a cop car doesn't fill me with much confidence. If they/you do get an NIP within 14 days then tough, they're the consequences, if not then they/you are lucky and will hopefully start paying attention or slowing down.Police only really pull you over with the handheld guns I think or if they've been following you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted July 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Yea he spoke to a traffic cop today and he basically said something along the same lines, the only way they could do it is if they read the plate and recorded it, which is very unlikley so he said not to worrythis is exactly why i never ever speed anywhere everLOLZ I have been driving with you Ash Speeding in some instances, e.g. motorways, doesn't really seem so bad, but 55mph in a 30mph zone sounds a bit OTT?the road opens up into a 40 limit but theyv'e extended the 30 limit because of a bus stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 If he didn't spot a police car 'til too late though, what else might he miss? Not trying to be all preachy or anything, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted July 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 If he didn't spot a police car 'til too late though, what else might he miss? Not trying to be all preachy or anything, btw.I was in the car with him and it was about 100 metres down the road, up on the cerb under a tree and in the dark. The road was fully lit etc. although I take your point for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Ah, fair enough. That's partially the reason I didn't drop out the standard "UR M8S A FUKIN PRIK" thing purely 'cos I didn't know the circumstances... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCircus Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 but seriously, your friends are probably pricks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciguena_dreamer Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Why was he leaving a 30mph roundabout at 55mhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Why was he leaving a 30mph roundabout at 55mhp 'Cos it's fun? Roundabouts are just chicanes to be taken as fast as possible**Provided it's safe to do so and there's no one else/cops around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCircus Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 OH AND I SUPPOSE BEING A RAPIST IS FUN TOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 That'd kinda depend on the goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ward Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 OH AND I SUPPOSE BEING A RAPIST IS FUN TOO*Provided it's safe to do so and there's no one else/cops around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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