cockercas Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I dropped my other halfs car off at the mot station this afternoon for its mot in the morning. Passed a mobile speed camera, not speeding though. Should I be expecting a letter for the lack of mot? It run out last week. Or do they only detect speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I think that they only detect speed.....they don't have ANPR as far as I'm aware...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Good, I'm pretty sure taking it the night before and posting the keys falls on the wrong side of law. Or dose it? It's pre booked for morning. It's a massive grey area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_stu Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 if its booked for an MOT then you're entitled to take it to the garage for the MOT.If you were snapped just driving around then that'd be different.But I'm with Tango anyway, I don't think the vans are ANPR equipped...yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1474 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Rest assured, that if you were taking your vehicle to a pre-arranged and booked MOT, then you have nothing to worry about as it is legally allowed (still requires insurance obviously).Some mobile cameras (those situated in vans for example) do have ANPR facilities, but if you are referring to a hand held speed detection device, then no, they do not have ANPR facilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj24v Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 The mobile van cameras do have ANPR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devans Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Ignore everyone here, you will get a £500 fine for no MOT and lose licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Ignore everyone here, you will get a £500 fine for no MOT and lose licence.haha yeah right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Ignore everyone here, you will get a £500 fine for no MOT and lose licence. Ive only got a provisional so good luck to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1474 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Ignore everyone here, you will get a £500 fine for no MOT and lose licence. So the rules have changed then. Points and/or disqualification for a non endorsable offence eh? Thats a new one.When did you change the law? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devans Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Laugh all you want, my uncles, sisters dog walker is a police officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1474 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Laugh all you want, my uncles, sisters dog walker is a police officer. And my best mates uncle 3 times removed has friend of a friend who knows someone who used to be a Police officer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebendyfox Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 If it's booked in for MOT you are fine.If you get a letter, just produce proof of booking the MOT appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I wonder what the legality is if it fails the mot and you drive it back home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I wonder what the legality is if it fails the mot and you drive it back home? Thats perfectly legal... as, if you fail you normally get a free re-test. just ride it home.. fix the problem then book in the re-test. UNLESS the vehicle is unroadworthy (aka a deathtrap) .. and the police stop you. The MOT tester will tell you if its unroadworthy.you can ride the bike home.. then from home to a garage (for a repair). and then either back home or directly to the MOT station. no taking the long way round.. as the police can prosecute you for that. (if they catch you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinpoint_uk Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 About the direct to MOT, how would they prove? How far out would you have to be? Not saying you are wrong as I know that is the law but it does get you wondering, should you book in with your nearest centre, otherwise you are on the road for longer than you need?Also after I get mine MOT'ed I take the scenic route home which is longer than the main road route ( which I take just in case) but it isn't taxed at this point. Again, how far out do you need to be to be for them to say you are not dirextly going to the station/home?Sorry - like to play devils advocate at times!Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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