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Post by Humph on Aug 12, 2016 9:12:34 GMT
Got to go on a "Speed Awareness" course very soon. Not going to say where or exactly when, because this is a public site but suffice it to say it's imminent.
So, what I will end up saying is that I am totally contrite, it was a moment of madness, that I am Humph and I am a speeder etc...
What I will actually want to say is that it was an empty motorway, late on a dry summers evening, there was perfect visibility, I was in a brand new car, I drive 40,000 miles a year and have done for nigh on four decades, had a clean licence for donkeys years and I've never had an accident and I was photographed doing 82 in a 70...
I am such a bad person
Sheesh...😕
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Post by harleyman on Aug 12, 2016 10:18:00 GMT
If you say that you'll risk a further charge of impersonating a police officer. Stick to the original script.
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Post by Humph on Aug 12, 2016 10:30:18 GMT
Oh I will of course. Won't stop me thinking the other thing though !😉
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Post by Alanović on Aug 12, 2016 10:46:21 GMT
I quite enjoyed mine (36 in a 30). I reckon everyone should have to do half a day every 5 years or so, not strictly speed related but all aspects of road safety. It'd be good to remind everyone every now and again that we're all made of squishy meat and should be a bit more careful out there. See recent A34 tragedy.
That's not to say I don't think your ticket is a little unnecessary, given the circumstances as you have outlined them.
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Post by Humph on Aug 12, 2016 10:51:14 GMT
Not going to over think it. It is what it is. At least I don't get points as a result. I guess with the miles I do it was going to happen one day. Hey ho.
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Post by Hofmeister on Aug 12, 2016 11:27:33 GMT
Say nothing, just nod wisely - its not pass or fail. Its turn up, sign the attendance box, sit there for the day and be lectured, and go away pointless with a lighter wallet. My lads done two, funnily Police Authorities don't seem to swap information about offenders and attendees. Not so funnily I had to pay for both of them. You know the scenario, "Not got any money this week dad, pay you at the end of the month dad, dad never sees the money again.
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Post by Humph on Aug 13, 2016 13:03:55 GMT
Well, been and done it. Didn't get the T-Shirt but I did get a free ballpoint pen. Quite interesting in parts, not so much in others. I did learn a couple of useful things in truth, not least of which was how limited some other people's knowledge is...quite disturbingly so in some cases. They drive among us.
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Post by Avant on Aug 13, 2016 16:33:53 GMT
Glad it was useful Humph, at least in parts.
The question is often being raised on HJ as to whether you are supposed to tell your insurance company that you've been on one of these courses. I personally don't think you do, as you haven't been convicted (no actual fine imposed), but I may be wrong. Best to check the actual wording of the policy.
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Post by commerdriver on Sept 5, 2016 12:34:11 GMT
They, Admiral in my case, have started asking whether you have been on a course so it's now in the same category as dents you have dealt with yourself. Own up and take the premium hit or say no on the what they don't know won't hurt them or you.
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