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[BighugeMonkeysuit]

Evening all. First eff up on my bike yesterday evening. I got flashed by a gatso! I know the road very well and am certain i was doing 30 on the way in, i was doing 36/37 after i noticed i got flashed so i guess i triggered somewhere around half way through which i didnt think was possible..

Anywho, am i on probation having passed my A2 in september although holding a car liscence for 8 years? Do i get the option of going on the speed awareness course and avoiding the points or am I boned? I think i was out of the speed marks by the time i got flashed so I might be lucky and nothing will come of it.

[TDMick]

If it was a big square yellow one and you got flashed once you might be OK, it needs to flash you twice to get time and distance.

I have been double flashed when well under the limit by faulty cameras so that is also a possibility.

Indicated 36/7 means actual road speed was probably nearer 32/34 mph, which I would have thought would not trigger the camera. They are there mostly to catch loonies not those a couple of mph over.

IIRC if you've not heard within 14 days you are OK.

Good luck

Mick 

[TKH]

If they have nabbed you you might get the choice of the driver training. Costs £60 (I think) and half a day of your time but if you're worried it's a good way of keeping the points off your license.

[BighugeMonkeysuit]

Definitely worth it if I'm on probation and I only get 6 points! Not to mention the insurance.