Northstander
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- Oct 13, 2003
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Think I've just been flashed, does this guarantee points on licence for 3 years and increase insurance?
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Speed cameras
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beardy gull
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Possibly. You may get the option of attending a speed awareness course instead of the points.
dougdeep
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If they bother to convict or put film in the camera then yes.
BensGrandad
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Depends on how much over the limit you were if within about 10% yes if not I dont think they give you that option. The killer will be when Brighton start taking action over the 20mph, that is difficult to stick to generally.
Northstander
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Thanks for the replies, I'll keep my fingers crossed nothing comes through
Taking a speed awareness course will mean you don't get the points, but can still push up your insurance premiums.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20328860
Northstander
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Think I was doing about 42 in a 30mph 
BensGrandad
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Probably not I did the same with a motor cycle mobile patrol gun in Burgess Hill and wasnt offered the choice.
Motogull
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- Sep 16, 2005
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Was it a permanent one? If so schoolboy error. I got caught twice in quick succession a few years back by plod putting their device on the parcel shelf of a car to catch approaching motorists. Ever since, I've been suspicious of cars parked in unusual places. At least now they do it my way in a transit with 'plod' and a camera sign painted on it. Mind you, when you see it, its too late. I think the paintwork is their way of laughing at you.
Northstander
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Permanent camera, 1st time ever I will be done if it's proceeded. The air was blue when it happened, simple not paying attention!! sake!!
Where was the camera?
Was it a gatso or truvelo ?
Gatso gets you going away from the camera so gets the car rear end, truvelo gets you coming towards it.
If it was a gatso, not many have films in them, they just flash, it's too expensive for the police to have films in all of sussex camera so they alternate it.
Was it a gatso or truvelo ?
Gatso gets you going away from the camera so gets the car rear end, truvelo gets you coming towards it.
If it was a gatso, not many have films in them, they just flash, it's too expensive for the police to have films in all of sussex camera so they alternate it.
Northstander
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It flashed from behind rather than "at my front".
Willy Dangle
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Think I've just been flashed, does this guarantee points on licence for 3 years and increase insurance?
10 to 15 years inside I reckon unless you say the wife was driving.
BensGrandad
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Bob!
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- Jul 5, 2003
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Think I was doing about 42 in a 30mph
Then you deserve the points/fine I guess.
BensGrandad
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Northstander
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I've been driving over 20 years, 1st time offence....human mistake and stupid one at that