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i know the speed limit on the motorway is 70mph, however, at what point will you be done for speeding? i was doing 70mph in the slow lane, but people kept speeding past me.... how does this work?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Someone mentioned that the limit for getting an outright ban is now 95 mph rather than the previous 100mph
I'm not sure how true this is???
Anyone who goes above 70 takes a risk but I was always told about the 4mph +10% rule i.e. if you are in a 70mph zone then your speedo MAY be out by 4mph + 7mph (10%) = 11 mph
So in theory you could be doing 81mph but I wouldn't like to put this to the test. - what if your speedo is actually out by +5mph then if you allowed the 11 mph then you'd be doing 86mph and would probably get pulled
If I see a copper on the motorway I generally slow down and overtake them at about 75mph ish and have never had a problem
I'm not sure how true this is???
Anyone who goes above 70 takes a risk but I was always told about the 4mph +10% rule i.e. if you are in a 70mph zone then your speedo MAY be out by 4mph + 7mph (10%) = 11 mph
So in theory you could be doing 81mph but I wouldn't like to put this to the test. - what if your speedo is actually out by +5mph then if you allowed the 11 mph then you'd be doing 86mph and would probably get pulled
If I see a copper on the motorway I generally slow down and overtake them at about 75mph ish and have never had a problem
Ethel has correctly provided the ACPO guidelines for processing speeding offences. The lower figure she quoted (79mph) is that at which a fixed penalty normally becomes applicable. This is based on the formula of �+10% + 2�. This level is set to avoid unnecessary arguments about instrument calibration and below this level no action is normally taken. However it does NOT mean that the speed limit is 79mph.
If summonsed the sentence is entirely at the discretion of the Bench. As far as automatic disqualification is concerned, there is no set level at which magistrates impose an automatic ban instead of awarding penalty points. Going back to Ethel�s post again, she mentions that a summons is normally issued for speeds of 96mph or above. At this speed magistrates� sentencing guidelines suggest a penalty of 4 or 5 points OR a disqualification of up to 42 days. At 101mph they suggest 6 points or up to 56 days. It is for the Bench to determine the sentence and they will take into account all the factors relating to the offence and the offender before sentencing.
If summonsed the sentence is entirely at the discretion of the Bench. As far as automatic disqualification is concerned, there is no set level at which magistrates impose an automatic ban instead of awarding penalty points. Going back to Ethel�s post again, she mentions that a summons is normally issued for speeds of 96mph or above. At this speed magistrates� sentencing guidelines suggest a penalty of 4 or 5 points OR a disqualification of up to 42 days. At 101mph they suggest 6 points or up to 56 days. It is for the Bench to determine the sentence and they will take into account all the factors relating to the offence and the offender before sentencing.