Couldn't agree more with what you had said.
Apart from my car not being able to do double! (for now mine is a 10 year old Corsa) struggles to get above 85 without sounding like it will die so I just set out a bit earlier and do a steady 70 with some music on)
From watching traffic cops and other such educational programmes, as well as knowing a couple of coppers, i have heard it said that they will sometimes get the offender on a lesser speed so as to still get points and a fine but avoid having to go through courts etc.
Would 90+ mean you got a...