Bigger Fines and Points on Licence

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  1. Jiffy

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    I wouldn't like listening to that, the neddle keeps jumping :) when you hit pole holes :stirpot:
     
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    • Scrungee

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      It gets worse - apparently the police saw Jenny Namaste knitting whilst driving to Shiney's open day, drew up beside her, wound down their window and shouted "pullover" to which she replied "no, it's a hat for Zigs" and carried on driving.
       
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        Which is no mean feat for the Police because she is a "fast lane" hogger :hate-shocked:
         
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        • Jack McHammocklashing

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          One rule I find really unfair
          If I get fined and points I have no option other than to accept it
          Now IF there are enough points, I lose my licence, which means I lose my employment, which means I lose my house
          In the next county, they have the option of either points or pay for a four day bad drivers course, at the local police station, to be done within one month

          Now there is a big difference between Loss of everything, and a £180 course at the nick

          It is life changing
          Jack McH
           
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          • Phil A

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            If they try to fine me for lighting a cigarette at the wheel i'll contest it.

            Been smoking & driving ever since I passed my test, never had an accident. They'll be fining us for changing gear & opening the window next.
             
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            Really!!??? :hate-shocked: You cannot elect to take it to court? :scratch:

            That's harsh! :nonofinger:
             
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            Eye fined you opening a window in Our Mandy's brrm, brrm; no charge.

            Eye fined you lighting a cigarette, at the 'wheel': no charge!

            Eye fined you no' speeking proppa Ingleesh: FINED! :nonofinger: Guilty as charged!

            (Bad boy! :heehee: )
             
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            • Jack McHammocklashing

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              I am referring to speeding/mobile phoning fixed penalties
              I understand you can elect to take it to court, but that is to contest the reason
              and usually you end up paying even more

              The law as I understood it was for everyone in the country £60 and 3 points
              The other County offers the exchange Thus no points on the licence, saving
              a massive amount and change of life

              Jack McH
               
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                Jack, I think that all counties have the option of sending you on a course. They don't do it randomly but decide by what they consider the severity of the offence. Most, only offer it to first time offenders.
                 
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                  But 'mooning' is already an offense!!!!! :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
                   
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