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[philsky]

Just back from a break in Gibraltar to an unpleasant surprise on the doormat.

Driving back from the match on Friday night / Saturday morning I was clocked on the M1 at 1.15am doing 46 mph in a 40mph 'reduced speed' section - they're installing one of those Emergency Sections.

Intention to Prosecute.

The photo shows just one car anywhere to be seen - mine.

The police rubbing their hand together with my heinous crime.

As if the loss wasn't bad enough I get this kick in the bollox.

[Upton Rover]

Just back from a break in Gibraltar to an unpleasant surprise on the doormat.

Driving back from the match on Friday night / Saturday morning I was clocked on the M1 at 1.15am doing 46 mph in a 40mph 'reduced speed' section - they're installing one of those Emergency Sections.

Intention to Prosecute.

The photo shows just one car anywhere to be seen - mine.

The police rubbing their hand together with my heinous crime.

As if the loss wasn't bad enough I get this kick in the bollox.

I read that 86000 fines were given in 1 week alone on restricted speeds on motorways, but people still carry on ignoring the matrix signs above them

[drfchound]

There are plenty of people who think that all the cameras are not working all of the time.

[philsky]

There are plenty of people who think that all the cameras are not working all of the time.

I know they're working 100%. I have admitted my guilt online to the police tonight.

The M1 must have had four / five sections on the new emergency section between Doncaster and Luton - I have made one very minor misjudgement.

Clean licence, 46 in a 40 with no other cars or workers anywhere to be seen at 1.15am ffs - as shown on the photo.

Hardly the crime of the century.

[drfchound]

There are plenty of people who think that all the cameras are not working all of the time.

I know they're working 100%. I have admitted my guilt online to the police tonight.

The M1 must have had four / five sections on the new emergency section between Doncaster and Luton - I have made one very minor misjudgement.

Clean licence, 46 in a 40 with no other cars or workers anywhere to be seen at 1.15am ffs - as shown on the photo.

Hardly the crime of the century.

My comment wasn’t aimed specifically at you Philsky.
It was a general observation based on conversations I have had with people.
Out of interest, have they given you the option of a speed awareness course.
Doing one allows you to,keep,a clean licence and avoid your insurance rising due to getting the points.

[Silkscarf]

My speed awareness course a few years ago was at the New York Stadium. For a Rovers fan that was also a low blow I thought. I took my punishment and moved on of course. I still haven’t seen a match there!

[philsky]

There are plenty of people who think that all the cameras are not working all of the time.

I know they're working 100%. I have admitted my guilt online to the police tonight.

The M1 must have had four / five sections on the new emergency section between Doncaster and Luton - I have made one very minor misjudgement.

Clean licence, 46 in a 40 with no other cars or workers anywhere to be seen at 1.15am ffs - as shown on the photo.

Hardly the crime of the century.

My comment wasn’t aimed specifically at you Philsky.
It was a general observation based on conversations I have had with people.
Out of interest, have they given you the option of a speed awareness course.
Doing one allows you to,keep,a clean licence and avoid your insurance rising due to getting the points.

Sorry - im proper pissed off - what an evening that was.

Hoping that i get a speed awareness course offer

[Iberian Red]

Just back from a break in Gibraltar to an unpleasant surprise on the doormat.

Driving back from the match on Friday night / Saturday morning I was clocked on the M1 at 1.15am doing 46 mph in a 40mph 'reduced speed' section - they're installing one of those Emergency Sections.

Intention to Prosecute.

The photo shows just one car anywhere to be seen - mine.

The police rubbing their hand together with my heinous crime.

As if the loss wasn't bad enough I get this kick in the bollox.

The police have been so underfunded for the last 15 years that this is the only way they can pay to resole their boots.

[Spud]

I stayed in Leicester that night, travelled from the game.
I thought I was gonna zip down there at that time, 50 zones on M1 most of the way, & a practice rolling road block to boot as well, was buzzing.
Can't remember a 40 zone, hope I've not got mail waiting for me....

[Donnywolf]

There are plenty of people who think that all the cameras are not working all of the time.

I know they're working 100%. I have admitted my guilt online to the police tonight.

The M1 must have had four / five sections on the new emergency section between Doncaster and Luton - I have made one very minor misjudgement.

Clean licence, 46 in a 40 with no other cars or workers anywhere to be seen at 1.15am ffs - as shown on the photo.

Hardly the crime of the century.

My comment wasn’t aimed specifically at you Philsky.
It was a general observation based on conversations I have had with people.
Out of interest, have they given you the option of a speed awareness course.
Doing one allows you to,keep,a clean licence and avoid your insurance rising due to getting the points.

Sorry - im proper pissed off - what an evening that was.

Hoping that i get a speed awareness course offer

You should because that is within the parameters that they offer you one

I got stuffed once in Grimsby at 36 in a 30 which is higher in percentage terms than yours

The only proviso is you haven't been done by same Police Force within a set period. I think it's 3 or 5 years.

I tiptoed around Lincolnshire for that period of time then I could relax when I got into South Yorkshire

[drfchound]

I stayed in Leicester that night, travelled from the game.
I thought I was gonna zip down there at that time, 50 zones on M1 most of the way, & a practice rolling road block to boot as well, was buzzing.
Can't remember a 40 zone, hope I've not got mail waiting for me....

Spud, sometimes they put on a 40mph sign on the overhead gantries if there is something unusual, like say a stranded vehicle or particularly heavy congestion.
Again, that is mandatory, not a suggestion.
I went through one on Monday.

[Donnywolf]

I think Police Forces probably vary a bit slightly but maybe not too much.

Majority of them equate with West Yks Police one here ...

https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/ask-the-police/question/Q584

[drfchound]

A few years ago I had one of those TomTom satnavs.
I noticed that the speed shown on it was always two mph slower than what was shown on my car speedometer.
I also have a fixed camera warning device and that also showed two mph less than what was shown on the car.
I have always wondered whether cars today show two mph more than I am actually travelling at to discourage speeding.

[ravenrover]

Isn't it the old 10% rule on speedos or is that just a fairy story

[idler]

Isn't it the old 10% rule on speedos or is that just a fairy story

According to a police guy on the tv. they usually give you 10% plus 2mph as a guide but it is discretionary.

[IDM]

A few years ago I had one of those TomTom satnavs.
I noticed that the speed shown on it was always two mph slower than what was shown on my car speedometer.
I also have a fixed camera warning device and that also showed two mph less than what was shown on the car.
I have always wondered whether cars today show two mph more than I am actually travelling at to discourage speeding.

Every time I drive past one of those “your speed” signs, it shows 2-3 mph less than my speedo.

[drfchound]

A few years ago I had one of those TomTom satnavs.
I noticed that the speed shown on it was always two mph slower than what was shown on my car speedometer.
I also have a fixed camera warning device and that also showed two mph less than what was shown on the car.
I have always wondered whether cars today show two mph more than I am actually travelling at to discourage speeding.

Every time I drive past one of those “your speed” signs, it shows 2-3 mph less than my speedo.

I reckon that answers my question then matey.

[Iberian Red]

My speed awareness course a few years ago was at the New York Stadium. For a Rovers fan that was also a low blow I thought. I took my punishment and moved on of course. I still haven’t seen a match there!

I hope you did handbrake turns all over the pitch,then nicked the nets and stored them in a garage in Cantley!

[Cramby10]

In my early 20’s I got numerous speeding convictions. Safe to say I was a dick. But 4 of those were on route to following Rovers. Boston, Mansfield, Morecambe (which was called off when I got there) and in Toll bar on way to a home game. Against who I forget.
I did think fate was trying to tell me something. I stuck with it though and behaved myself somewhat since.

[Donnywolf]

Best explanation I have seen

https://youtu.be/Wg_F63LfKQo?feature=shared

[Pancho Regan]

Just back from a break in Gibraltar to an unpleasant surprise on the doormat.

Driving back from the match on Friday night / Saturday morning I was clocked on the M1 at 1.15am doing 46 mph in a 40mph 'reduced speed' section - they're installing one of those Emergency Sections.

Intention to Prosecute.

The photo shows just one car anywhere to be seen - mine.

The police rubbing their hand together with my heinous crime.

As if the loss wasn't bad enough I get this kick in the bollox.

That's a real bummer Philsky, sorry to hear that.
It's very annoying when you consider some of the terrible (and dangerous) driving I see all too frequently.

I'm not surprised you feel aggrieved mate.

[Pancho Regan]

A few years ago I had one of those TomTom satnavs.
I noticed that the speed shown on it was always two mph slower than what was shown on my car speedometer.
I also have a fixed camera warning device and that also showed two mph less than what was shown on the car.
I have always wondered whether cars today show two mph more than I am actually travelling at to discourage speeding.

Exactly the same with my car hound, and indeed my previous 3 cars (all Volvos)

[Filo]

I go on theM1 regular, if the gantry’s have an active speed limit showing I stick to that, otherwise I do around 75-80 and never had a ticket yet

[Spud]

A few years ago I had one of those TomTom satnavs.
I noticed that the speed shown on it was always two mph slower than what was shown on my car speedometer.
I also have a fixed camera warning device and that also showed two mph less than what was shown on the car.
I have always wondered whether cars today show two mph more than I am actually travelling at to discourage speeding.

I use Google maps navigation now & that always shows speed slightly less than my speedo too, a couple of mph like you say.

[roversdude]

Waze for me tells me where cameras are

[Red wizard]

Just back from a break in Gibraltar to an unpleasant surprise on the doormat.

Driving back from the match on Friday night / Saturday morning I was clocked on the M1 at 1.15am doing 46 mph in a 40mph 'reduced speed' section - they're installing one of those Emergency Sections.

Intention to Prosecute.

The photo shows just one car anywhere to be seen - mine.

The police rubbing their hand together with my heinous crime.

As if the loss wasn't bad enough I get this kick in the bollox.

I'd appear in court and appeal that me. Dress smart and speak well and you will be surprised how far the goes with a judge. When they see you make the effort it goes a long way. My brother did it once and got off with his. He was going faster though and was looking at a ban. Just got a fine I think. Other cases got read out while he was waiting and the plead guilty by post lot on the same road going slower got stiffer penalties.

[GazLaz]

Just back from a break in Gibraltar to an unpleasant surprise on the doormat.

Driving back from the match on Friday night / Saturday morning I was clocked on the M1 at 1.15am doing 46 mph in a 40mph 'reduced speed' section - they're installing one of those Emergency Sections.

Intention to Prosecute.

The photo shows just one car anywhere to be seen - mine.

The police rubbing their hand together with my heinous crime.

As if the loss wasn't bad enough I get this kick in the bollox.

Do the motorway awareness course they will offer you and move on.

[Juddy]

Do the naughty boys course interesting couple of hours in a classroom don’t speed on your way there mind

[Mike_F]

I got done at at 80 going to the Crewe away leg. 1mph over the W Yorks prosecution threshold.

Doing my speed awareness course online in a couple of weeks' time.

[philsky]

I got done at at 80 going to the Crewe away leg. 1mph over the W Yorks prosecution threshold.

Doing my speed awareness course online in a couple of weeks' time.

Online ?

I like the idea of that - if it’s offered.

Didn’t fancy making my way to Northampton.