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First time caught by red light, possible for lesson?
By: gky Date: November 11, 2024, 7:08 am
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Hi guys, I may have run a red light today and may I ask if I
receive a NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution), is it possible
to attend a course instead of getting penalty points? Does
attending the course prevent an increase in insurance premiums?
I’ve never had a red light offence before. In 2020, I had a
speeding offence, but that should have already been cleared by
now.
This happened at the junction of Oxford Road and Whitworth Road
in Manchester. I admit that running a red light was wrong. I was
upset and angry so drove a little bit aggressive then before.
when I saw it turned to amber, I just drove through it. I think
I might have crossed the line at the very last second of the
amber light. And then I realized there is a camera because I am
using Waze. I’m not sure if the camera caught me. I’ve heard
that some cameras have a one-second delay after turning red, but
I don’t know if this one does.
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Re: First time caught by red light, possible for lesson?
By: BertB Date: November 11, 2024, 7:26 am
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Pretty much the majority of those that come on here with right
light run-ins will swear it was Amber when they went through
despite the paperwork stating the contrary.
Punishment is on a sliding scale of severity, so until you
receive something stating time into red it is pointless to
speculate what the punishment could be. If it was on Amber then
you will not receive anything.
Assuming the car is registered in your name and at your current
address then you should have an idea within the next 2 weeks. If
it is leased or hired then a while longer than that.
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Re: Have I been caught?
By: ClayFox Date: November 21, 2024, 2:40 pm
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Hello all,
I got into a incident with another driver (no collision) where
he attempted to speed past me in a town to jump in front of the
merging, I sped up to stop him from doing that causing him to
brake and merge behind me (I know I was in the wrong for this,
it was stupid petty thing to do, which I absolutely regret).
Whilst waiting at the lights, he wound his window down and
stated "I'm trying to decide what I'm going to charge you on,
dangerous driving or the fact that your brake light is out, I've
got something to drop off and come back to you in 10 minutes" I
carried onto my destination (as I was in moving traffic) and off
he went.
The question is, what is the legitimacy of the charge threat? If
it was a police vehicle, then it was unmarked and he didn't
identify himself as an office (no warrant card etc) and only
said the above statement. It absolutely terrified me (rightly
so)which I think was his intention. I am aware that I was in the
wrong here and feel wretched for it, but I'm genuinely scared
that this will result in criminal charges.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Re: Have I been caught?
By: Southpaw82 Date: November 21, 2024, 2:55 pm
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If it was a police officer he could follow it up. Guess it’s
mission accomplished, since you probably won’t be doing that
again.
#Post#: 47514--------------------------------------------------
Debt Collectors and V5C mess up
By: veryjeff Date: November 28, 2024, 3:54 pm
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Hello people I am seeking advice and hopefully some words to
ease my anxiety.
This morning, I found a letter from a debt/bailiff on my car
window. I called the number immediately. I have an unpaid toll
bridge fine, and now a hefty fee to pay. I also have a V5C that
is out of date by two years, hence my not knowing about the
fine. It's my fault entirely. I moved house and remembered
everything but that..
I have since paid the fine/fees and updated my V5C but I have
crippling anxiety about having missed any other fines or even
speeding tickets. I hope to apply for a mortgage next year so I
am overthinking and catastrophising.
Things I have checked since:
My credit check is fine, with no CCJs.
Checked my driver's licence for points on the gov website, also
fine at the moment.
My question is, is there anything other than wait I can do? I
have driven a lot in the last 2 years, Only ever had 1 speeding
fine in 20 years so hopefully I haven't picked anything up in
the last 2 years.
Any gentle words of advice are most welcome. Bloody anxiety is
through the roof :(
#Post#: 47572--------------------------------------------------
Re: Have I been caught?
By: stamfordman Date: November 29, 2024, 10:02 am
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You can only get a CCJ for a private parking invoice.
All you can do is monitor your licence and credit record but the
latter would only be affected if you'd not acted on say a
private PCN in a retail park etc.
If a lot of your driving is in one borough/council area you
could ask them to check the VRM for PCNs but these like the
bridge toll only result in bailiff enforcement not the county
court.
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Re: Have I been caught?
By: roythebus Date: November 29, 2024, 6:13 pm
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It may help if you could enlighten us as to what toll bridge you
had used.
#Post#: 47897--------------------------------------------------
Wrong way down bus lane in central!
By: Spinstorm Date: December 2, 2024, 12:21 pm
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I very stupidly due to traffic and a bus blocking me went down a
one way filter lane in Piccadilly Circus. I know it says no
entry and there are signs but I couldn’t see them due to the bus
blocking me. I just thought it was a filter lane to the right.
HTML https://maps.app.goo.gl/CAUcLWYSYWSsbceJ7
The bus driver pulled up along side me and was very rude to me.
Unfortunately I had no where to go. Couldn’t reverse due to
traffic so I just went to the right which was my direction when
the light turned green. No excuse - I simply become confused.
Considering how many cameras are in the middle of London I can’t
imagine any situation where I don’t get a SJP notice and have to
name the driver.
What is the penalty I’m looking at here? I have zero points on
my licence currently. Thanks.
#Post#: 50213--------------------------------------------------
Re: Have I been caught?
By: Hroogar Date: December 17, 2024, 7:38 am
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Missus has just bloody called me after realising that she had
driven down Canal Street in Nottingham going east to west.
I know it’s a bus lane and she said she didn’t not see any
signs.
Funnily enough she was doing to Boots Opticians to collect her
glasses!!!! :D
Not sure if she made a formal appointment and she obviously paid
for her test and glasses the other week when she went. I’d doubt
it’s a defence as not being able to see is far worse.
I think it’s only reading glasses she requires. I’ll check.
Had a search for Canal Street and only find results for all the
cash it has generated.
Is it worth fighting when it arrives? She’s looked up costs
already and apparently £35 if paid within 21 days. Hopefully
that is within 21 days of receipt of NIP as we are away next
Tuesday for 16 days.
Could have done without this but if it’s not worth fighting then
it’s not worth fighting.
Will probably go and take photos of approach anyway just in case
it helps others in future.
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Greene King car parking
By: Sander333 Date: December 25, 2024, 8:16 am
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The above car park is monitored by ANPR and customers are
required to sign in on a tablet to ensure that they are genuine.
Last evening the driver went to the pub for a meal with a number
of guests and due to the turmoil of Xmas eve forgot to sign in
upon arrival .£140 spent and during the meal remembered had not
entered registration number. Spoke to a member of staff who
stated as long as this was carried prior to leaving car park
this would be ok.
As anyone had experience of this type of issue and outcome. I
will return to the car park to see if it specifies you have to
enter registration number upon arrival
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