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Ever been done for speeding?
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You weren't drinking that stuff in the green bottle at the time were you?'Orwell's 1984 was supposed to be a warning, not an instruction manual'. -
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Been done once (£60+3 points) and had a few notices of intended prosecution that they haven't followed up.
Anyone ever use that loophole (closed now) where you sent it back but didn't sign it and they couldn't do you for it?"Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon MuskComment
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No, but I've used another loophole, and I've got a good one for parking fines too!Originally posted by Jog On View PostBeen done once (£60+3 points) and had a few notices of intended prosecution that they haven't followed up.
Anyone ever use that loophole (closed now) where you sent it back but didn't sign it and they couldn't do you for it?The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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Thank f**k you're no longer on British roads!Originally posted by darmstadt View PostOvertook a police car this morning at 240, but its allowed here (although I still can't get over it.) 3 points in Flensburg for 130 in a 100 zone but they've gone now. Mind you in the UK I got everything from a 1 year ban via 240 hours community service to a 6 month suspended for traffic offences
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Is from that ex-copper who's brought out that 'beat the system - legal loopholes they don't want you to know' book?Originally posted by Bagpuss View PostNo, but I've used another loophole, and I've got a good one for parking fines too!"Is someone you don't like allowed to say something you don't like? If that is the case then we have free speech."- Elon MuskComment
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No it's all my own work. For parking fines, you cannot be prosecuted if you broke down.Originally posted by Jog On View PostIs from that ex-copper who's brought out that 'beat the system - legal loopholes they don't want you to know' book?
The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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Has this been tried in court?Originally posted by Bagpuss View PostNo it's all my own work. For parking fines, you cannot be prosecuted if you broke down.
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It's one of the 'valid reasons' they have to let you off on. They require proof of breakdown, but then the AA/RAC will provide a nice letter if needed. Should you be unfortunate enough to return to a broken down car and need to call them out.The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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Originally posted by Bagpuss View PostIt's one of the 'valid reasons' they have to let you off on. They require proof of breakdown, but then the AA/RAC will provide a nice letter if needed. Should you be unfortunate enough to return to a broken down car and need to call them out.
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Dare I ask about the speeding thing? Or should I just PM you if/when I get done?Comment
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PM me, because that one's a bit more risky but it does work.Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
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Dare I ask about the speeding thing? Or should I just PM you if/when I get done?The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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