M6 56 in a 40

[moose_1]

Hi all, I was wondering what peoples thoughts / advice is for my following situation.

Unfortunately, I have been caught speeding on the m6 - 56mph in a temporary 40 zone. I did not realise that the speed for the current stretch I was on, was reduced to a 40, I knew that some parts was bought down to 50mph but not 40. Ultimately, it is on own fault for not being more focused at the time. 

I was wondering whether anyone caught doing similar speeds over the limit have been offered a speed awareness course. My letter states that the records show I have not met the criteria for a speed awareness course, which I feel is harsh given this is my first offence & the threshold for consideration is upto 53mph as stated below,

our speed narrowly exceeded the limit and falls within the guidelines set out by the National Police Chief Council (NPCC) up to:

• 31 mph in a 20 mph area
• 42 mph in a 30 mph area
• 53 mph in a 40 mph area.

Could I argue that my speedometer is not entirely accurate as such I should be considered in the 53mph bracket above and considered for a speed awareness course?
 

[jk2054]

ask them when their gun was last calibrated.

norm works afaik

[moose_1]

It was a smart camera on the m6 that flashed me, would it still be the same question, on when it was last calibrated 

[jk2054]

I think so, but someone else should confirm this.

 

what did the letter say your punishment is/was/will be

Edited February 29 by jk2054

[dx100uk]

the camera calibration issue has again and again been proved as immaterial in motorway situations, which are not a handheld device and sadly one of these useless Freeman of the land twaddle things that regularly gets bounded around.

Speeding (Revised 2017) – Sentencing (sentencingcouncil.org.uk)

Band B fine  = Disqualify 7 – 28 days OR  4 – 6 points

have a read of this thread particularly the posts from @Man in the middle

68mph on M62 in a 40mph Variable Speed Limit. Proposed Disqualification. **RESOLVED 6 points and a fine..** - Speeding and Motoring Offences - Consumer Action Group

dx

[whitelist]

Just been caught doing 40 in a 30 by a camera van.

It appears that while I was on holiday, they implemented a temporary 30 speed limit.

Even though 10 miles an hour over and bang to rights, been offered the speed awareness course rather than three points

 

[moose_1]

The letter stated the only options are 3 points fine & £100 fine or go to court.

[Bazooka Boo]

Take the 3 points and fine.

It will be as much use as indicators on a submarine trying to put forward any mitigating circumstances in court.

[dx100uk]

6 hours ago, whitelist said:

Just been caught doing 40 in a 30 by a camera van.

It appears that while I was on holiday, they implemented a temporary 30 speed limit.

Even though 10 miles an hour over and bang to rights, been offered the speed awareness course rather than three points

 

then create your own topic please