Dunk Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 OK I had a letter today saying I jumped a set of lights. It was no suprise because I remember doing it and I also remember the camera flashing me at the time. Now the speed limit these lights were in is a 50. I was doing 50, no more, no less. I had a truck behind me. The lights changed from green to amber when I was proberly about 50 foot away from em. So I started to slow down. Then they changed to red (too quickly imo for the speed limit). I couldn't have stopped in time I dont think, and the truck behind me I wasnt so sure about either. So I just went over. I know I broke the law and should proberly just bite the bullet and drive like grandad for the next year (provided I didnt get done for speeding the other day *prays*). but. where would I stand attempting to argue this?? Any advice appreciated Dunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairM Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Look at this page: http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/09.shtml Gives you the stopping distances. I don't know if it'd work but writing a letter to them appealing it may get you somewhere. Of course it's your word against theres you were close to the lights and they might argue back you should of been slowing down incase the lights changed anyway. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 tell them some storey about being chased through them by a tailgatorworked for a friend of mine he went down the cop shop and gave a statement wrote some letters and it went away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxdie Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 OK I had a letter today saying I jumped a set of lights. It was no suprise because I remember doing it and I also remember the camera flashing me at the time. Now the speed limit these lights were in is a 50. I was doing 50, no more, no less. I had a truck behind me. The lights changed from green to amber when I was proberly about 50 foot away from em. So I started to slow down. Then they changed to red (too quickly imo for the speed limit). I couldn't have stopped in time I dont think, and the truck behind me I wasnt so sure about either. So I just went over. I know I broke the law and should proberly just bite the bullet and drive like grandad for the next year (provided I didnt get done for speeding the other day *prays*). but. where would I stand attempting to argue this?? Any advice appreciated Dunk Wasn't it someone else using your number plate? I thinking Jon had a probablem with this, im sure he can give you some pointers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3V HA Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Take it like a man dunk. Amy did this a few montsh ago, 3 points 60quid fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunk Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 tell them some storey about being chased through them by a tailgatorworked for a friend of mine he went down the cop shop and gave a statement wrote some letters and it went away that would work if it wasnt for the fact no one followed me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 you have no argument, you jumped them, you admit like a man which is good... take it mate. Trying to con the sysytem will result in far worse punishment should you get caught Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3V HA Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Lee, great minds think the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Lee, great minds think the same! in that case, get on PF and book ya track ticket for the Bedford Track Day like i just have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K3V HA Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 I honestly cant afford it at the minute mate! Or i would! And dont you ever call people for asking a question about a show, cos you just done the same thing on there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee R Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 And dont you ever call people for asking a question about a show, cos you just done the same thing on there!! couldnt find the thread, they aint as organised as me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 argue it the worst that can happen is it puts it off a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunk Posted September 8, 2004 Author Share Posted September 8, 2004 you have no argument, you jumped them, you admit like a man which is good... take it mate. Trying to con the sysytem will result in far worse punishment should you get caught im not trying to con anyone. I really dont think I would have been able to stop safely in the given time and space. There was a bloody great jugernaught behind me. I was doing speed limit, lights changed from amber to red in a very short space of time and I really didnt have a choice. You still think I should say balls to it and take it? What would that add to my insurance premium?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxdie Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 nothing, reading jackys facts about insurance it shouldn't go up at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_d Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Dont you get let off for your first offence? I would argue if you really couldnt have stopped! Time how long the lights are from amber to red, say you began to slow down but the lorry behind was very close and beeping at you. I would n't accept it like a man because the system is shite (if it really was an accident)If i just drove through a red light from not paying attention i would accept the fine and points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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