OT: Procedure regarding speeding

 

Thanks Killian

Did'nt know we had different types of stationary cameras. My quota of new Knowledge for the day.

 

 

denishogan wrote: Sorry to go back to this again lads, but I just want to get one thing straight... Are ye saying that a speeding fine and points can be issued against you based solely on a Garda's "word"? What happens if the Garda takes note of the wrong registration?? I'm afraid it does happen!!! This isn't a dig at the Gardai... we all make mistakes - hell, I make at least four good mistakes an hour!

Anyone how has stud infront of the justice and tried to make out that the Garda is mistaken will never win. I tried in Kells court when a Garda said that on comming cars had to get out of my way when I was over taking. This was not the case infact the road ahead was empty. I sugested the the justice that this was the only case I had in my head and that the Garda who had 10 cases that day could be mistaken. He said "how should I beleive?? you or the Garda before me".. I got fined £250.....

Mick

 

Hi lads

I've seen a product advertised that is applied to the rear plate of the Car that reflects the flash of anyone taking pictures of your number plate.

Nearly sure was in an American car magazine i.e Road & Track, Motor trend. I'll have a look through some when i get home.

Dan 

US M3 wrote: topazman wrote: but ones for penalty points require the personnal touch So what would happen if the Guard was giving you a ticket and told your there was no penalty points with it, even though you tell him there is? Then you recieve a fine which is for something completely different and has double the points

Anybody know is there anything I can do about this?

Wait til the private companies start operating then I will bet that this topic will really get heated   

"Last week we got a "speeding fine" / "penalty points" letter in the post... problem is we genuinely dont really know who was driving the car as it could easily have been myself or the wife, the only "evidence" provided is a photo of literally only the number plate of the car. "

Is it possible to create a scape goat for such matters, like if you have a relative in england who still has a irish drivers licence or an elderly relative who no longer drives who could take the points? Or would the question of the person being insured on the vehicle come up..

Is a law being broke if proven otherwise?

llatsni wrote: @luke: isnt that the same as providing the evidence yourself that convicts you?

i suppose it is!!! best of luck with it, let us know how you get on!!!

@luke: isnt that the same as providing the evidence yourself that convicts you?

Last week we got a "speeding fine" / "penalty points" letter in the post... problem is we genuinely dont really know who was driving the car as it could easily have been myself or the wife, the only "evidence" provided is a photo of literally only the number plate of the car.

Do i have any grounds to contest?

Surely I'm not obliged to provide the evidence which can "convict" me in this case??? Surely it should be up to the state to provide the evidence that either my wife or I was the one actually speeding??????????

Any ideas?

Paul

bmwcare wrote: For ordinary stuff (careless driving, speeding without proof etc.) they need to Issue you with a NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROSECUTE within 14 days of the alleged offence. This is where the Guard has not given you a verbal caution "hey sir, I'm a guard, do ya want a beatin'? Ya saw what we did to McB in Donegal. We get away with it because we're tough and thick. I must inform you that you may be prosecuted under s** of the *** Act" etc.

WTF?

Holy crap... so you can be caught for speeding (or any other motoring offence) without proof?!?

Does that not strike anyone as being a little dodgy?