Fozzie Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Nah... he's just a big ass bullshitter Why is knowing that people do 150mph bullshit? I have no idea why you would think that. My mate is 'cos he said he did 170mph. Oh, and I know him quite well enough to make a judgement. This bogof likes to play a dangerous game dunny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogin Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 For speeding only i.e. no dangerous stuff it's either points or a ban (you get one or the other, not both as some people believe).Ban is 56 days max.108 in a 60mph is likely to be a ban. You'll have to plead for your licence and you may get a shorter ban or 6 points instead and a big fine to compensate.Any sort of rider training Advanced, ERS, Bike Safe will help. Do it before you go to court.The magistrates like this sort of thing as it shows you are willing to improve your riding.Make sure you get a lift to court, don't drive/ride there as it's viewed as contemptuousand is more likely to get you banned or a longer ban than you would have got. Dress smart but don't wear a an Armani suit. Smart casual not race leathers I speak from experience. Oh good advice can you be our Forum speeding expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Caught doing 107mphhttp://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/wor ... cle/59486/How the hell he got off with that I dont know... Though he spent almost £1000 to do so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Caught doing 107mphhttp://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/wor ... cle/59486/How the hell he got off with that I dont know... Though he spent almost £1000 to do so http://www.675.cc/675/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6570&start=40"Jason you are a sick man! Think I'll look into the legal advice, I've got three points but they caught me doing 123 on a 70 motorway"........"Ok I am a v v lucky man, I can still ride my bike! I got 6 points which brings me to 9 and a hefty fine of 600quid, but in the circumstances I am very happy!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Whitcher Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Out of reference where was this?Over 100mph is a summons to court. Magistrates will usually issue a ban due to dangerous driving. Did you not see the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olidavey Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 You need to show hardship to OTHERS.Some thinking points,Do you have kids you need to take to school?Parents who need to go to hospital appointments?Old neighbour across the road you take to the shops?ETC..A letter from your employer explaining the effect of you loosing your licence on the company and why they need you will help. Selling the motorbike is a good idea. Dress smart, most people who turn up wear trackies and a t-shirt, it doesn't give the right impression. - This is advice from a mag I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'll turn up in a suit and tieI'll have a letter from my business partner saying that if I lose my car then I, and 4 other people will lose their job (I'm ther marketing guy)I'll also get a letter saying all important appointments have been cancelled for 2-3 weeksI'll try and sell my bikeIt was in Hampshire (bournemouth/ringwood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Mate you don't have to sell the bike. Just control your right hand a bit more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 It'll not happen Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Then buy a 125! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Or check your mirrors now and again for coppershttp://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z28/Colin_the_bear/busted_cop.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 I'VE BEEN TO COURTCircumstances108.5 (average including stopping) in a 60 limit (single carriageway)Fine weather, dry, light trafficDorset Magistrates (Weymouth)Over taking two cars (one of which was undercover cop)Need licence for workClean licencePunishmentPled guilty6 points and £285 fine (inc costs)ResolutionSell bike so I don't do this again! Yes I could ride slower, but as you know it's so easy and I need to be point-free for at least 3 years...6 points not good, but could have been worse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefly76 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Sell bike so I don't do this again! Yes I could ride slower, but as you know it's so easy and I need to be point-free for at least 3 years...6 points not good, but could have been worse... Yes it is easy to go over the limit, but 108 average in a 60 is a bit extreme!I wouldn't get rid of the bike, just take the hit and treat it like a massive kick up the arse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiffers Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 The 'easy to go over' bit refers to the future not the pastI know what I'm like... the bike is going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefly76 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Well thats a shame, a guy at work racked up 12 points in a short space of time on a GSXR600. Luckily he didn't lose his licence but he did the same and ditched the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decor58 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I don't know, I'm sure I've averaged around 100 on a long stretch of the A616 before, it's a long open road.Sounds like you've got off lucky but it seems if your selling the bike you know it's not right so a fitting end imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 You've been very lucky. You have six points left so quite a result really. You can still have one more speed camera accident before you're on your last chance.You don't need to be bikeless. Swap to a cruiser, I did. You can have just as much fun without being a risk to yourself and others. Or if speed is your thing. Van, trailer and track bike is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefly76 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 You've been very lucky. You have six points left so quite a result really. You can still have one more speed camera accident before you're on your last chance.You don't need to be bikeless. Swap to a cruiser, I did. You can have just as much fun without being a risk to yourself and others. Or if speed is your thing. Van, trailer and track bike is the way to go (apart from the cruiser bit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefly76 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 You've been very lucky. You have six points left so quite a result really. You can still have one more speed camera accident before you're on your last chance.You don't need to be bikeless. Swap to a cruiser, I did. You can have just as much fun without being a risk to yourself and others. Or if speed is your thing. Van, trailer and track bike is the way to go (apart from the cruiser bit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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