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  1. Re: When did this happen? 
    #11
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    I got a nice scribble on my license and a £60 fine for doing 35 in a 30 a few years ago, so I'd say the 10%+2 or what ever is purely discretionary. I was flashed by a Gatso, so received no discretion whatsoever.

    I was given the opportunity to do one of the silly courses then, but it would have cost me more than the fine in fees and travel, plus a days holiday from work. Utterly pointless waste of time.
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  2. Re: When did this happen? 
    #12
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    my first 3 points about 10 years ago was for doing 34 in a 30 in cardiff.

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  3. Re: When did this happen? 
    #13
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    I thought even with a gatso, you could go to court rather than just accept the fine/points? Is that not the case?
     
     

  4. Re: When did this happen? 
    #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Squashed_Fly
    I thought even with a gatso, you could go to court rather than just accept the fine/points? Is that not the case?
    In a word, yes. When you receive the notification of bring caught, which should be within 14 days, you have a number of options including electing to go to court. Most people don't because you run the risk of receiving a greater fine and more points than a ticket, the evidence is very conclusive and difficult to challenge, and a court appearance could take all day.
     
     

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