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[Woodrow]

So yesterday whilst driving my suv I got stopped for 69mph in a 50 zone. This had just reduced from 70. Officer said he could see my speed reducing but I wasn’t braking as I was naturally letting the vehicle reduce. Any ideas on the number of points as I’m guessing the speed awareness course won’t be offered because of covid. This was Met police in Romford.

 

[buzyg]

Take a read of this thread. Very similar situation and plenty of advice offered.

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=124853&hilit=May+have+been+caught+speeding+any+advice

 

[jamesditchy]

So yesterday whilst driving my suv I got stopped for 69mph in a 50 zone. This had just reduced from 70. Officer said he could see my speed reducing but I wasn’t braking as I was naturally letting the vehicle reduce. Any ideas on the number of points as I’m guessing the speed awareness course won’t be offered because of covid. This was Met police in Romford.

I find this policing completely wrong. In Wales, when approaching a reduction in speed limit you get the 3 2 1 countdown markers which give you a chance to let off accelerator and naturally reduce speed. To hit the brakes to reduce speed I find a more dangerous action to take. Good luck with the outcome, they are doing the speed awareness courses via a zoom type thing if you get that option.

 

[Chippie]

So yesterday whilst driving my suv I got stopped for 69mph in a 50 zone. This had just reduced from 70. Officer said he could see my speed reducing but I wasn’t braking as I was naturally letting the vehicle reduce. Any ideas on the number of points as I’m guessing the speed awareness course won’t be offered because of covid. This was Met police in Romford.

speed awareness course is done online through "Zoom"

 

[Woodrow]

Brilliant. Hopefully I’ll be given this option. Thanks guys.

 

[ben g]

I don't think you'll be given a chance at the speed awareness course as that's a fair margin over the limit. I got caught doing 61 in a 50 and got the course.

Probably looking at 3 points and whatever the fines are these days.

 

[mmm-five]

So yesterday whilst driving my suv I got stopped for 69mph in a 50 zone. This had just reduced from 70. Officer said he could see my speed reducing but I wasn’t braking as I was naturally letting the vehicle reduce. Any ideas on the number of points as I’m guessing the speed awareness course won’t be offered because of covid. This was Met police in Romford.

I find this policing completely wrong. In Wales, when approaching a reduction in speed limit you get the 3 2 1 countdown markers which give you a chance to let off accelerator and naturally reduce speed. To hit the brakes to reduce speed I find a more dangerous action to take. Good luck with the outcome, they are doing the speed awareness courses via a zoom type thing if you get that option.

It's not just Wales, there are plenty of similar countdowns on rural roads all over the UK (and Germany).

However, some drivers ignore them (or don't see them) and only lift off once they hit the speed limit sign...assuming there won't be a camera/copper checking their speed.

Personally, I just lift off as soon as I see the sign and then dab the brakes if I notice I'm still going a not too quick.

However, some larger roads (dual-carriageways in particular) simply have the sign visible from 200-300m away...and leave it up to the driver to decide to either lift off early enough for their speed to drop, or to brake harder in the last 20-50m to get down to the new limit.

I only have sympathy (not that the OP is asking for any) where the sign is completely obscured and/or the road is unlit.

 

[jamesditchy]

So yesterday whilst driving my suv I got stopped for 69mph in a 50 zone. This had just reduced from 70. Officer said he could see my speed reducing but I wasn’t braking as I was naturally letting the vehicle reduce. Any ideas on the number of points as I’m guessing the speed awareness course won’t be offered because of covid. This was Met police in Romford.

I find this policing completely wrong. In Wales, when approaching a reduction in speed limit you get the 3 2 1 countdown markers which give you a chance to let off accelerator and naturally reduce speed. To hit the brakes to reduce speed I find a more dangerous action to take. Good luck with the outcome, they are doing the speed awareness courses via a zoom type thing if you get that option.

It's not just Wales, there are plenty of similar countdowns on rural roads all over the UK (and Germany).

However, some drivers ignore them (or don't see them) and only lift off once they hit the speed limit sign...assuming there won't be a camera/copper checking their speed.

Personally, I just lift off as soon as I see the sign and then dab the brakes if I notice I'm still going a not too quick.

However, some larger roads (dual-carriageways in particular) simply have the sign visible from 200-300m away...and leave it up to the driver to decide to either lift off early enough for their speed to drop, or to brake harder in the last 20-50m to get down to the new limit.

I only have sympathy (not that the OP is asking for any) where the sign is completely obscured and/or the road is unlit.

There is a regular trap near where I live. Exit a 60mph limit to a two lane slip road. The slip road is on a bend so if you are new to the road, when the sign comes into view there is no way to reduce your speed without braking. The road then goes to single lane with no housing or built up area then leads to a roundabout around half a mile away.

IMO to brake with other cars all flowing at same speed can be more dangerous and the camera van sits in a lay by and zaps you right on the bend where the 40 sign is. Far more dangerous areas to police but the motorist is an easy target at that spot even if you have taken your foot off the gas to decelerate as soon as you see the 40 sign :roll:

 

[mmm-five]

I think we all know most of them are not sited for safety...otherwise everyone who broke the limit would had had an accident

 

[jamesditchy]

I think we all know most of them are not sited for safety...otherwise everyone who broke the limit would had had an accident

Your not wrong there. I see your south Liverpool, maybe you know the trap mean near the RSPCA at Halewood as you exit the ford road towards Hunts Cross ?

 

[mmm-five]

I think we all know most of them are not sited for safety...otherwise everyone who broke the limit would had had an accident

Your not wrong there. I see your south Liverpool, maybe you know the trap mean near the RSPCA at Halewood as you exit the ford road towards Hunts Cross ?

Know it well...I live in Hunts Cross.

I just lift off as soon as i come under the bridge - the only danger there is from someone coming from the opposite direction and not waiting before turning across traffic at the RSPCA into Higher Road for Halebank/Hale.

Can’t say I’ve seen one there for a few years though...but I only go that way 4 or 5 times a week.

 

[Rucky]

North Yorkshire Early Jan. Speed camera in Van on motorway bridge.
Prosecution limit +10% + 2 as per letter of prosecution ( Not me this time)


Smart Motorway awareness course - I had one on M1 for 56 in a 50 so its not always so lenient

 

[tug]

Last Thursday i had to drive from Scunthorpe to Newark. So i thought the best way is through Gainsborough and eventually come out just before A1 junction at Newark. A nice drive clear blue skies & blinding sunshine all the way (would have been nice in the zed roof down instead of the Merc van)

Well, there were 5 ROZZER OPERATED SPEED VANS YES 5!!! all were conveniently the other side of bends, meaning you dont stand a chance if you are going over 30. This is in probably around a 35 mile stretch of rural village roads. If it wasn't for oncoming drivers flashing me (bless em ) i would have more than likely have lost my driving licence that day.

I hate speed rozzers, the slimy ba5stards :lol:

 

[firebobby]

Last Thursday i had to drive from Scunthorpe to Newark. So i thought the best way is through Gainsborough and eventually come out just before A1 junction at Newark. A nice drive clear blue skies & blinding sunshine all the way (would have been nice in the zed roof down instead of the Merc van)

Well, there were 5 ROZZER OPERATED SPEED VANS YES 5!!! all were conveniently the other side of bends, meaning you dont stand a chance if you are going over 30. This is in probably around a 35 mile stretch of rural village roads. If it wasn't for oncoming drivers flashing me (bless em ) i would have more than likely have lost my driving licence that day.

I hate speed rozzers, the slimy ba5stards :lol:

I live in a village that is 30 mph and I'm pi55ed off with twats speeding through. I'm glad the Police site camera vans to try and catch ILLEGAL drivers.
Obey the speed limit and you will have no issues
And the wankers who flash to warn you..because you are breaking the law, need nicking.
Why do you think it's ok to speed Tug ?? How would you feel if you knocked someone over, are you a parent ?
SLOW DOWN

 

[Chris_D]

Romford eh? Know it well.
When John Q Law pulled you did he say something along the lines of. 'I got you doin' 69 you slaaag! I'm gonna 'av your guts for garters. I got you bang to rights. You're goin daaaaaaahn moy sahhhhn!'
:lol:

 

[Old-Duckman]

Last Thursday i had to drive from Scunthorpe to Newark. So i thought the best way is through Gainsborough and eventually come out just before A1 junction at Newark. A nice drive clear blue skies & blinding sunshine all the way (would have been nice in the zed roof down instead of the Merc van)

Well, there were 5 ROZZER OPERATED SPEED VANS YES 5!!! all were conveniently the other side of bends, meaning you dont stand a chance if you are going over 30. This is in probably around a 35 mile stretch of rural village roads. If it wasn't for oncoming drivers flashing me (bless em ) i would have more than likely have lost my driving licence that day.

I hate speed rozzers, the slimy ba5stards :lol:

I live in a village that is 30 mph and I'm pi55ed off with twats speeding through. I'm glad the Police site camera vans to try and catch ILLEGAL drivers.
Obey the speed limit and you will have no issues
And the w*****s who flash to warn you..because you are breaking the law, need nicking.
Why do you think it's ok to speed Tug ?? How would you feel if you knocked someone over, are you a parent ?
SLOW DOWN

How many people Really obey the speed limits? That would be a good pole question.
I agree that there are certain areas where you should not speed...as you noted, where children might be playing. However many speed limits are not for safety's sake but rather for revenue generation...and nothing but!

I flash my lights to warn other drivers and I have been saved by that more than a few times myself. I just make sure I am out of view of the sitting police car when I do it. I have heard both sides, it is legal to do so and others who say it is not. I don't know what Pennsylvania law actually states about such warnings.

I would think that members of a Z4 forum would most likely ignore speed limit signs and take their chances on many roads. On the roads I travel there are very few speed traps. You just need to know where you can speed and where you should not.

 

[tug]

I live in a village that is 30 mph and I'm pi55ed off with twats speeding through. I'm glad the Police site camera vans to try and catch ILLEGAL drivers.
Obey the speed limit and you will have no issues

Mate, i dont go tare arsin around like theres no tomorrow. And i do respect the speed limit but these vans were there just on the boundary of leaving a village where there are no houses just footpaths and parked conveniently around a blind bend just before the limit goes back up to 50 They were there solely for revenue purposes.

So if an unsuspecting driver such as myself were to go around the bend at 35 thats game over, the "sneaky got nothing else better to do slimy ba5tards" :x

 

[tug]

Romford eh? Know it well.
When John Q Law pulled you did he say something along the lines of. 'I got you doin' 69 you slaaag! I'm gonna 'av your guts for garters. I got you bang to rights. You're goin daaaaaaahn moy sahhhhn!'
:lol: