True speeding story re solicitors

Many, many years ago, along with dozens of others, I got caught doing 70 on the A11 when it was temp down to 40mph but was still two lanes. I remember at the time, *everyone* was speeding so not sure if the signage was very good.

Anyway, got to court and all these solicitors stood up to defend their clients, all said "I understand you must ban my client" and they all got 21 day bans.

I got up to defend myself, and reminded the court politely it was a discretionary, not compulsory ban, gave a bit of a made up sob story about how I needed my car, and got a 14 day ban.

So if you know the law, can come across well and are a good liar, save the cash and represent yourself.

Posted By: jamesward on November 12th 2024 at 12:57:10

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Not me, but a mate just got done doing 78 in a 50 zone, Cringleford A11 (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Nov 12, 12:14:42
- I got done for 97 in a seventy during covidtimes. Got three (General Chat) - Pixelman, Nov 12, 17:35:19
- Hung, drawn, quartered and entrails hung from Carrow Bridge. Plus (General Chat) - Captain Bligh, Nov 12, 15:43:53
- Hanging's too good for them (n/m) (General Chat) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Nov 12, 13:42:01
- Shot in the face (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Git, Nov 12, 13:37:11
  - come round (n/m) (General Chat) - Chris Peacock, Nov 13, 00:32:12
    - +1 please shoot your creamy cum all over my face (n/m) (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Nov 13, 01:27:25
- Is that where Newmarket Road duels around Eaton? (General Chat) - Duck, Nov 12, 13:14:15
  - Yep, exactly where he got done. Handheld camera on bridge, police car on slip road (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Nov 12, 13:18:28
    - often see them there, another stunt they pull is towards county hall roundybout (General Chat) - Tombs, Nov 12, 14:19:04
      - I wouldn't think that of you Mr Tombs ...... (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Nov 12, 15:04:56
        
        i barely know how it works tbf (n/m) (General Chat) - Tombs, Nov 12, 15:23:50
- Link to the sentencing guidelines attached (General Chat) - LincolnshireCanary, Nov 12, 12:52:10
  - 78 in a 50 is disgraceful. Hope this helps (n/m) (General Chat) - MonkeyPuzzle, Nov 12, 17:14:41
  - Blimey, helpful advice on the Wrath! (General Chat) - Old Git, Nov 12, 13:38:31
  - Thanks,I’ll let him know (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Nov 12, 13:09:08
  - True speeding story re solicitors (General Chat) - jamesward, Nov 12, 12:57:10
    - Tbh I got done for Dangerous Driving when I was 19, 12 points on the way. (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Nov 12, 13:21:41
      - When my dad was a magistrate (General Chat) - camcan, Nov 12, 15:11:22
      - Within a couple of years our shop was doing very well so we gave ourselves a limit to buy (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Nov 12, 13:25:30
        
        Sad truth struck me the other day (General Chat) - Old Git, Nov 12, 13:42:43
        
        Feel free to buy me a car (n/m) (General Chat) - jamesward, Nov 12, 14:06:41
        
        So remember to sell your car at oldgitbuysjameswardacar.com (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Nov 12, 14:39:51
        
        I do feel free (General Chat) - Old Git, Nov 12, 14:29:46
        
        Think of it as an investment (General Chat) - jamesward, Nov 12, 14:41:55
        
        what car should he get you? (n/m) (General Chat) - Tombs, Nov 12, 14:49:58
        
        Bugatti Veyron (General Chat) - jamesward, Nov 12, 15:06:04
        
        11 mpg apparently. but still, nice little daily drive and the insurance should be low. (General Chat) - Tombs, Nov 12, 15:29:00
        
        Praying for you hun (n/m) (General Chat) - Adster, Nov 12, 13:59:37
        
        Most of my life ive always thought it would be cool to do up an old car (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Nov 12, 13:46:46
        
        Yes, I did that with a TR4 (General Chat) - Old Git, Nov 12, 13:59:19
        
        Sending hugs (n/m) (General Chat) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Nov 12, 13:43:59
        
        #prayforOG (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Git, Nov 12, 13:59:53
        
        Cool fact - sometimes drivers with 9 or 10 points (General Chat) - jamesward, Nov 12, 13:40:04
        
        Yes, I bought it for £15k in 1990, sold it 2 years later for £8.5! They’re now worth £50k+ (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Nov 12, 15:12:40
    - so you are a self confessed liar then (n/m) (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Nov 12, 13:12:05
- One of the good things about the US is... (General Chat) - usacanary, Nov 12, 12:39:37
  - Do the smokies still hide behind billboards in their Dodge Monacos? (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Nov 12, 12:52:05
- ... (General Chat) - Tombs, Nov 12, 12:20:40
  - Ooh dear (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Nov 12, 12:51:30
- Court summons guaranteed (General Chat) - Tony Martin, Nov 12, 12:19:52

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