Ian Frog Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I spoke to a solicitor that said that there are doubts that prosecuting authorise will get round to prosecuting cases. They are hopeful of guilty pleas but it may not get further. He also outlined opportunists to dispel the prosecution and if not then mitigate it. That would all come at a hefty fee. I wish I knew exactly how much the cost of insurance, fines etc would be if I were to plead guilty to compare it to the cost of the solicitor. Either way it will be a lot out of Homeopath salary! Just be careful, if they do prosecute and you get found guilty the punishments are more severe than those with an early guilty plea. I'm sure it's a real tough situation to be in. Just remember these solicitors command a fee and are good at their job but but if it goes wrong it could be worse. Just have a think and consider were you speeding and way up all the pros and cons. Wish you all the best I go back to earlier comment !Start wearing dark visor get other half to take some of the strain !In all seriousness I wish you the best of luck and hope yur brief is good.Even better if your insurance has legal cover.CheersIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) I’ve made my peace with whatever happens, it’s not the end of the world. I won’t lose my job, I’m not Ill. I might be inconvenienced a lot but there’s worse things. Edited June 25, 2020 by James in Brum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 If I end up off the road that Kwaka of mine will be restored to new. ( please note not all aspirations come true) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I’ve made my pieces whatever happens it’s not the end of the world. I won’t lose my job, I’m not Ill. I might be inconvenienced a lot but there’s worse things. That's the spirit and they can never completely ban you from two wheels, even if you have to pedal the fooker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 That's the spirit and they can never completely ban you from two wheels, even if you have to pedal the fooker Bugger that pedal assist can be played with, no registration plates either I cannot help but think sadly they will be the future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Can you get a delivery job? even part time? It will make a difference If he's genuinely a homeopath, he only needs a wheel valve cap and he can go delivering boxes filled with air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 If he's genuinely a homeopath, he only needs a wheel valve cap and he can go delivering boxes filled with air. He’s not I’m a genuine NHS Healthcare professional but I don’t dilute things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 Update, I forgot to sign one of the forms acknowledging that I was the driver. This has delayed one of the prosecutions. One of the NIPs led to being offered a speed awareness course. This means that there are three plus the delayed one which the solicitors will advise me on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learningtofly Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Oh dear - sorry to read about this awful situation, James. Best of luck, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 Update, I took a speed awareness course for 1. the solicitor advised waiting to see about the other four. Because there is four I will have to go to court if they follow through on prosecuting. I have been hoping that they would just get lost in the system with COVID etc, sort of the universe looking after me. I was about three weeks from being able to believe they had vanished and I have have the notices that the courts have been advised. who knows from here. We shall plead hardship because some of what I do I would not be able to do and it would not just disadvantage me but also the people I homeopath for the NHS (when I am homeopathing as opposed to leading the homeopathy). @Slowlycatchymonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) Well if your are banned, and your a homeopath, .... your patients will just get better in due course won't they ..... ? As usual ... Edited December 13, 2020 by Trooper74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Crikey James. You don’t do things by halves, from no points to 5 notices. Glad it didn’t turn into 10. When I started reading it I thought FIVE bijeezus how but on fast empty road you’re familiar with on your way to work I can imagine it’s easily done Have my fingers crossed for you it all gets let go in the backlog Covid has caused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 @Trooper74 perhaps they will get better sooner because I am further diluted! @Slowlycatchymonkey I don’t generally speed. It is all my fault I don’t excuse it. I was mega stressed at work and trying to be in early all the time those few weeks to keep up with learning a new role and managing COVID. It impacted my driving on empty roads, plus I was in the car rather than the bike which I had become used to. The car just seems slower at higher speeds than the bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, James in Brum said: The car just seems slower at higher speeds than the bike. I've always found that 40 in a car feels like 30 on a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 The vehicle you’re in/on makes a big difference to the way speed feels doesn’t it. Had a car once that should have come with a warning, stuck to the road like glue, the harder you drove it the better it was, the speed would very easily creep up without you noticing. Lent it to a friend, warned them to be careful it runs away with, you won’t realise until you need to change direction or something happens. She’s a very good driver but dismissed it, returned very red faced n panicked looking and said “you’re right... that car is dangerous” Easily done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: The vehicle you’re in/on makes a big difference to the way speed feels doesn’t it. Had a car once that should have come with a warning, stuck to the road like glue, the harder you drove it the better it was, the speed would very easily creep up without you noticing. Lent it to a friend, warned them to be careful it runs away with, you won’t realise until you need to change direction or something happens. She’s a very good driver but dismissed it, returned very red faced n panicked looking and said “you’re right... that car is dangerous” Easily done. really , what was it, one of these... Edited December 13, 2020 by Six30 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, Six30 said: really , what was it, one of these... Nah they are slow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Just now, Richzx6r said: Nah they are slow..... aint you got a nappy to go change... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Six30 said: aint you got a nappy to go change... Lol already done and shes away in the land of nod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, Six30 said: really , what was it, one of these... Similar but blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 47 minutes ago, Tiggie said: I've always found that 40 in a car feels like 30 on a bike See I always found the opposite! I look down on the bike and going way faster than I should be! @Traceusually reminds me In the car I'm miss daisy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 1 hour ago, James in Brum said: Update, I took a speed awareness course for 1. the solicitor advised waiting to see about the other four. Because there is four I will have to go to court if they follow through on prosecuting. I have been hoping that they would just get lost in the system with COVID etc, sort of the universe looking after me. I was about three weeks from being able to believe they had vanished and I have have the notices that the courts have been advised. who knows from here. We shall plead hardship because some of what I do I would not be able to do and it would not just disadvantage me but also the people I homeopath for the NHS (when I am homeopathing as opposed to leading the homeopathy). @Slowlycatchymonkey Sorry to hear that James, looks like you have it all in hand though. I'm sure your solicitor will advise you well. Guilty plea and loads of mitigation should help you avoid a ban. Its not as though you have been speeding over a period of months or years. As you say one stressful week and the courts do listen to that side of things, doing the speed awareness shows responsibility too. Good luck with it all, not much to smile about in 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) Hang on a minute ... 48mph in a 30mph area and we're all patting him on the back and being supportive ... If he'd hit a child at 48 in a 30 they would be dead ..... And he knows that ... he's a health professional .... " No critical comments" ... B*ll*ocks .... get banned ! Edited December 13, 2020 by Trooper74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Trooper74 said: Hang on a minute ... 48mph in a 30mph area and we're all patting him on the back and being supportive ... If he'd hit a child at 48 in a 30 they would be dead ..... And he knows that ... he's a health professional .... " No critical comments" ... B*ll*ocks .... get banned ! It was lock down! Kids shouldn't have been out! Ps not saying its right 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Trooper74 said: Hang on a minute ... 48mph in a 30mph area and we're all patting him on the back and being supportive ... If he'd hit a child at 48 in a 30 they would be dead ..... And he knows that ... he's a health professional .... " No critical comments" ... B*ll*ocks .... get banned ! I would entirely agree except for the fact that the bit I was doing 48 in is a bit of the a38 on the way in towards Brum which is a dual carriageway and nowhere near any accommodation type areas or schools or any such. I thought it was a forty. I’m the annoying prick that does twenty in a twenty which no one does. This was not an urban area which children might have been near. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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