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Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 5:03 pm
by asifg
I'm either very lucky, or unlucky, but I prefer top be positive
Got caught speeding on the M11 on Sat by a laser gun. I saw the policeman but obviously by the time I reacted I had already been caught. Got the NIP through the post today.
From what I've read, 1mph less and it could have been a Fixed Penalty, but 3mph faster and I could be looking at a ban. Looks like it'll be 6 points and a large fine.
I can't complain, I was speeding and I got caught, but that 95-100mph banding is rather tight!
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2015 6:34 pm
by S4WON
I believe 96 is magistrates anyway and yes, i got 6pts and 600 fine when I was done that that speed (hook on the a3)
That was in 2004 mind.. Fines maybe gone up since then
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:02 pm
by asifg
You're right - the threshold is actually 95mph for FPN. Still pretty close though, but then again I could have been caught doing 100mph
I've read that fines are pretty big but I was speeding so gotta face the consequences. I'm not one to shy away from responsibilities - I knew what I was doing and I got caught!
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 1:03 pm
by doodlebug
Whereabouts on the M11?
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 4:59 pm
by S4WON
Let us know what the fine is mate when u get it so we can start saving , GL
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 5:37 pm
by MikeFish
Were you driving furiously?
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 7:47 pm
by chunky79
MikeFish wrote:Were you driving furiously?
LET IT GO MIKE, JUST LET IT GO.
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 10:09 pm
by Rick_RS4
chunky79 wrote:MikeFish wrote:Were you driving furiously?
LET IT GO MIKE, JUST LET IT GO.

Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2015 10:19 pm
by MikeFish
chunky79 wrote:MikeFish wrote:Were you driving furiously?
LET IT GO MIKE, JUST LET IT GO.
I didn't know you were a Frozen fan Chunk.
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:20 pm
by Vodkaking77
MikeFish wrote:Were you driving furiously?
I laughed so hard I think there might have been some pee
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:21 pm
by asifg
doodlebug wrote:Whereabouts on the M11?
Chigwell near Jcn5 apparently
It can take up to 6 months to get a court date but I'll let you know how it goes.
Gotta drive a bit slower for the next 3 years ... In this country anyway!
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:09 pm
by SuprSi
I got done recently for 101 on the M25, 6 points and ~£500. I hope the judge goes easy on you.
My old man asked me what I'd learnt from this... my reply was "don't get caught" lol. I'm up to 9 points now though so I really do have to be careful

Bloody camera van nearly got me for <10mph over the other day, luckily i hit the brakes hard before he got my number plate in the shot.
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 4:47 pm
by Vodkaking77
asifg wrote:doodlebug wrote:Whereabouts on the M11?
Chigwell near Jcn5 apparently
It can take up to 6 months to get a court date but I'll let you know how it goes.
Gotta drive a bit slower for the next 3 years ... In this country anyway!
There was a cop with a laser gun on the M11 near Chigwell?? That's my stomping ground, better be careful, Essex cops are wankers!
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:56 pm
by asifg
Well I got the letter from Essex Police...
Rather than getting a court summons as expected due to the speed, I just got an FPN this week.
I've never been happier to get 3 points and £100 fine!
Re: Just got a NIP - 97 on the M11
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:25 pm
by Covkiller
You'll be taken to court in front of a bunch of wankers. Don't bother giving a story just say you're sorry as they don't give a toss about the circumstances. Take the 6 points and £400 to £500 fine. Go down the pub and have beer.
I know as I was in court recently.