DRIVING Within the Speed Limits

[signsofgoing]

Since being fined for driving ONE MPH over the Speed Limit, I now ALWAYS drive ONE MPH UNDER it. I had 42 years Accident/ Point Free Motoring up to that point. I am now CONSTANTLY being Verbally abused by other drivers who want me to 'PUT MY FOOT DOWN '..Do any other Answer Bank members suffer like me ?...Kenny.

[jno]

yes, people don't take kindly to others observing the law. But stick to your guns. Nothing I love more than seeing some idiot pull out and rush past me and get flashed by a camera .

[Jenga]

Unfortunately this is always the case. But you have to stick to the speed limit or you will end up getting another fine. I was chatting to a policeman, who works in the road safety unit, not too long ago and he admitted car speedometers vary. He said you can do approximately up to 5 miles over the speed limit before you will get a fine. I tend to go by the type of road it is. If it is a slow type pedestrian road I wouldn't dream of speeding because a kid or a cat can easily run out from nowhere but if it is a dual carriageway or motorway I do go slightly over. Obviously be careful on roads with speed cameras.