[Reffariiii]

I was doing 44ish mph in a 40 limit, and coming over a blind rise on a bend was an 'Arrive Alive' speeding van.

Will I get a fine for this?!

[Kim-x]

Probably not, people often get away with 10% + 2mph over, but it can differ depending on the area. I would never use it to excuse speeding though.

Also, if the van was moving I don't think it can catch anyone.


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[Reffariiii]

Hmm, interesting. Lol.

Na the van was placed there with the little hatch open with the camera inside. I onl passed my test a month ago, so really can't have any points

[Minardi]

Reading off of your Speedo? It will probably be over reading slightly anyway. May just get away with it, but make a mental note of the spots you see those vans for next time!

[Kim-x]

(Original post by Reffariiii)
Hmm, interesting. Lol.

Na the van was placed there with the little hatch open with the camera inside. I onl passed my test a month ago, so really can't have any points

I'm still within the first two years myself so I know what you mean. Depending on the area you were in also, you may be offered a speed awareness course. You just have to pay for the course; there are no points if you take the course.

[Elwyn]

(Original post by Kim-x)
I'm still within the first two years myself so I know what you mean. Depending on the area you were in also, you may be offered a speed awareness course. You just have to pay for the course; there are no points if you take the course.

Also worth mentioning different area have different speeding limits for these courses. i.e. someone doing something like 50 in a 30 won't get offered it.

EDIT: After checking the website, the limit for being offered the course is 10% +9 (42 in a 30).

[Flibble22]

Unlikely. If that was the speed on your speedo then don't worry about it. They tend to over-read a bit, so you were probably doing around 40 (according to gps and their cameras) anyway.

[Michaelj]

Like others have said, your speedo probably over-read it. Even if it didn't the police usually let you off a few mph.

[M4LLY]

Fingers crossed you'll get away with it