Beating the Speed Cameras - Result!!

sean · 09-Apr-2004, 21:27

A story I hope you may draw inspiration from, should you encounter a similar situation.

Several months ago I received notice in the post that I would be prosecuted, having been caught on a speed camera doing 48 in a 30 zone. I didn't remember seeing a flash, but did know where the camera was located, and on reflection felt there were mitigating circumstances. I decided not to take the fixed penalty so opted for the court option.

To cut a long story short. I did plead guilty, but argued that I had taken evasive action to avoid a threat to my safety which could not be seen by the speed camera.

The magistrates accepted my arguments, which by the way were not contested by the prosecuting solicitor to my amazement.

Result - no fine and no points!!!!!!!!!!

Moral of story. Speed cameras don't lie, but they can't show what they can't see.

andyb · 10-Apr-2004, 02:21

what was the threat?

ScottyB · 10-Apr-2004, 03:44

Sean,

Would be very interested as AndyB is on what your "Threat" was.........

Well worth adding it to my arsenal of "Get out of jail free" excuses. Not that i am planning on getting done for speeding again of course

Will understand if you do not wish to post it however i am sure peeps would be interested to here a bit more of your story...

Feel free to U2U it if you want

Regards

ScottyB

tont2002 · 13-Apr-2004, 19:41

hmmmm intrigued.......

Triple Nine · 13-Apr-2004, 19:45

The invisible man was crossing the road?!

Mark · 13-Apr-2004, 19:58

There was a hedgehog crossing the road?

webbyc · 13-Apr-2004, 20:04

But why was he crossing the road?

guest1 · 13-Apr-2004, 20:49

Must post a piccie, but for anyone in the north west area, there's a speed camera on a nifty little single road through Preston Brook - just at t'other side of daresbury near warrington.
Said camera is now sporting a rather delectable shade of 'char' from a somewhat close encounter with a combustible material or fuel.
Laugh? I had to stop and chuckle

dave w · 13-Apr-2004, 21:03

Ace the more the merrier !!!! Nice one captain gatso

Burn the lot !!!!

crm250 · 13-Apr-2004, 21:19

That poor camera gets torched each fortnight after every repair. Its facing on a downhill and is hardly near a school. Deserves all the torching it gets in my eyes.
Where you from guest1 ??

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10-Apr-2004, 02:21	#2
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! what was the threat? Reply

13-Apr-2004, 19:41	#4
tont2002 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 198 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Staffs, West Midlands Mood: waiting til next summer ;) hmmmm intrigued....... Reply

13-Apr-2004, 19:45	#5
Triple Nine Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 819 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampshire Mood: Very happy with the Multi The invisible man was crossing the road?! Reply

13-Apr-2004, 19:58	#6
Mark Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,397 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fareham, Hampshire There was a hedgehog crossing the road? Reply

13-Apr-2004, 20:04	#7
webbyc Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,087 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ashtead, Surrey Mood: www.suzukisportingclub.com the only place to be But why was he crossing the road? Reply

13-Apr-2004, 21:03	#9
dave w Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,584 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Poole Mood: My K5 Rocks !!!! Ace the more the merrier !!!! Nice one captain gatso Burn the lot !!!! Reply

13-Apr-2004, 21:19	#10
crm250 Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 731 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cheshire UK Mood: Firing on all 4 !! That poor camera gets torched each fortnight after every repair. Its facing on a downhill and is hardly near a school. Deserves all the torching it gets in my eyes. Where you from guest1 ?? Reply