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Sjpn for 100mph on dual carriageway
DIR By: Thedocta46
Date: April 27, 2026, 10:03 am
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Got caught by a mobile camera back in November on a dual
carriageway 70mph doing 100mph stupid i know but i have been
charged and now have to decide plead guilty not guilty etc i
have no problems in pleading guilty as it was me, im 50 years
old clean licence up until now part time care for elderly parent
so no longer work full time wife has also retired due to health
issues is there any point in hiring a solicitor on my behalf to
deal with this or just fill in the plea and give mitigation as
to try not to get a ban
Thanks
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Re: Sjpn for 100mph on dual carriageway
DIR By: ManxTom
Date: April 27, 2026, 10:21 am
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What would be your mitigation?
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Re: Sjpn for 100mph on dual carriageway
DIR By: Thedocta46
Date: April 27, 2026, 10:51 am
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Honestly no excuse but was on the way to a funeral i also lost
my Mum earlier in the year i am self employed need to drive as a
mobile mechanic and am the only person that brings any real form
of income in, my elderly father also lives with me he does still
drive but not that far anymore he is almost 82 so he also relies
on me for getting him around alot
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Re: Sjpn for 100mph on dual carriageway
DIR By: JustLoveCars
Date: April 27, 2026, 11:10 am
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A ton isn't necessarily an 'instant ban'.
Indeed, the SJPN process will consider 6 points first before
referring the matter to a hearing - you may get lucky. (It is
just a band B offence)
Any ban would be relatively short, a matter of a few weeks
unless there are any aggravating factors.
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Re: Sjpn for 100mph on dual carriageway
DIR By: Thedocta46
Date: April 27, 2026, 11:19 am
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Is it worth me going to court to do it in person or just say
that i wish to have it dealt with and go to court if requested?
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Re: Sjpn for 100mph on dual carriageway
DIR By: NewJudge
Date: April 27, 2026, 11:39 am
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The guidelines suggest either a ban of up to 28 days or 4-6
points. The overwhelming likelihood is six points. The Single
Justice will not disqualify you in your absence. In the unlikely
even that disqualification is considered, your case will be
adjourned to a hearing in the normal Magistrates’ Court and you
will be asked to attend.
You will also face a fine of a week’s net income (reduced by a
third for your guilty plea), a surcharge of 40% of that fine and
around £95 prosecution costs.
Sentencing for speeding is quite prescriptive and there is
rarely anything that can be said which will significantly
influence the outcome. There is absolutely no point in engaging
a solicitor.
In summary, plead guilty and do not ask for a personal hearing
which you can attend (unless you particularly fancy a day out).
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Re: Sjpn for 100mph on dual carriageway
DIR By: The Slithy Tove
Date: April 27, 2026, 11:57 am
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--- Quote from: Thedocta46 link ---
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> but was on the way to a funeral i also lost my Mum earlier in
the year
>
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Anything that suggests you were distracted and that you didn't
have your mind on driving is best left unsaid.
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Re: Sjpn for 100mph on dual carriageway
DIR By: Thedocta46
Date: April 27, 2026, 4:05 pm
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Thanks for all the help will update on the outcome
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