Speed camera

[Tim M]

Someone (let's just call him "Bob") was driving a car through Southampton the other day, on the dual carriageway near Towsure. Bob saw a speed camera, and slowed down to 40 MPH thinking that that was the correct speed. Unfortunately this stretch of road is actually 30mph, and this morning he received a notice from the police saying he was 9 mph over the speed limit, and that he must provide details of who was driving at the time.


Now, Bob is only 19, and only passed his test 18 months ago. When you first pass your test you only get 6 points on your licence. Bob is keen to keep his 6 points just in case it happens again.


So to my question. The camera was a forward facing one and would have taken a photograph of the front of the vehicle. If Bob sends the form back to the police saying his father was driving, are they likely to be able to tell (from the photo). Moreover, can Bob request a copy of the photo before he sends the form back, so he can see if the driver is visible.....

[roycruse]

Bob is a very naughty boy

I believe you can only get a copy of the picture if you request the case is herd in court.

I have 9 points on my license and 2 week ban for doing 103 - I know how bob feels - Ive had 15 in total over the last 14 years (6 have expired).

Bobs cheapest and quickest way out of this is to just pay the fixed penalty and take the points and be careful for the reminder of the period until he goes up to 12 points.

I wouldn't take the risk on a front facing camera. Was bob wearing his seat belt - they can also have him for that if they see that he wasn't

[donutsina911]

You have a right to request evidence of the alleged offence within a set time frame (7 days?) if you say you cant be sure who was driving at the time and they'll send you a photo. Two that I have seen sent to a certain moresauce on this site are so grainy it was impossible to tell who was at the wheel...

[UKPOWERBOAT]

Originally Posted by Tim M

Someone (let's just call him "Bob") was driving a car through Southampton the other day, on the dual carriageway near Towsure. Bob saw a speed camera, and slowed down to 40 MPH thinking that that was the correct speed. Unfortunately this stretch of road is actually 30mph, and this morning he received a notice from the police saying he was 9 mph over the speed limit, and that he must provide details of who was driving at the time.


Now, Bob is only 19, and only passed his test 18 months ago. When you first pass your test you only get 6 points on your licence. Bob is keen to keep his 6 points just in case it happens again.


So to my question. The camera was a forward facing one and would have taken a photograph of the front of the vehicle. If Bob sends the form back to the police saying his father was driving, are they likely to be able to tell (from the photo). Moreover, can Bob request a copy of the photo before he sends the form back, so he can see if the driver is visible.....

I think Bob should try and get a copy of the said photograph to be on the safe side otherwise I think Bob and his Father could be in more trouble.

So for how long does Bob only have 6 points before he can gain a further 6 points to get a 12 point licence?

[robin]

Dear Bob,


In my humble opinion this is a bit of a no-brainer.

Follow the linky......what you are doing or considering doing fits the bill very nicely (pun not intended) so be very very careful.

Regards
Robin

www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perverting_the_course_of_justice

[roycruse]

Go here http://www.speed-trap.co.uk/Home/Menu1.htm

Very usefull site...

[tcwozere]

If Bob slowed down to 40 on this specific section of dual carriageway, he must have been zipping past the drivers who will have slowed down to 30..

imo, Bob should accept these three points without a fight, and then transfer the V5 to his father, who will then automatically get any further speeding fines.. If Bob decides to deny he was driving his own car, then the police may get a little suspicious..

I also wouldn't trust the quality of any photograph the police decide to let you see, they may just have a better resolution one they are saving for a court appearance..

[pressman]

I know somebodies wife who has 3 points and she doesnt know where they came from!!

As long as they get the money there seems to be little resistance but if you start saying i don't know who was driving thats when the photo comes into play.

Just make sure Bobs father didn't get flashed 300 miles away at the same time!!

[Matt]

Is that the camera right by the sign that says "Still a 30mph limit"?

[Andy Moore]

Tell the nipper to bloody well slow down. People speeding in 30 mph zones really p--sses me off.