My Numberplate

LadySarah · Jul 7, 2006

How do speed cameras read your numberplate? Mine isn't spaced correctly (see avatar) and I've been flashed three times and not received any penalty...

Have I just been lucky, or is it possible that they cannot read the plate properly?

Laura · Jul 7, 2006

dunno but i think the genral feeling is stop fecking speeding

MikeDX · Jul 7, 2006

Could be both, but I don't think they are all fully automated. I think I'd rather have a fine for no number plate / bad spacing than a speeding fine + points anyday!

LadySarah · Jul 7, 2006

taylor said:
dunno but i think the genral feeling is stop fecking speeding

yeah thanks for that

It was a while ago and now I'm just curious really.

Mark J · Jul 7, 2006

keep doing it!! lol

that way if you never get caught we can all get plates like that, that cant be read

if you do get caught, then all i can say is sorry, my bad

LadySarah · Jul 7, 2006

Jonas7 said:
keep doing it!! lol

that way if you never get caught we can all get plates like that, that cant be read

if you do get caught, then all i can say is sorry, my bad

No I'm scared!! If I do accidentally get flashed again I'll let you know and see what happens... and blame you aswell!

But yeah, I'd rather get fine for bad plate than points on licence. And I've only ever had one copper say it's spaced incorrectly, didn't report it or anything though. Been pulled a couple more times and they haven't even mentioned it.

Mark J · Jul 7, 2006

LadySarah said:
No I'm scared!! If I do accidentally get flashed again I'll let you know and see what happens... and blame you aswell!

But yeah, I'd rather get fine for bad plate than points on licence. And I've only ever had one copper say it's spaced incorrectly, didn't report it or anything though. Been pulled a couple more times and they haven't even mentioned it.

yeah, i dont really want the blame, id feel bad

the numbers are different to standard number plates ones arent they, so maybe thats the reason? maybe your just lucky, although you would think that being flashed 3 times, at least once you would have got a letter through the post!?

MikeDX · Jul 7, 2006

Won't work for us, we dont have boobies.

LadySarah · Jul 7, 2006

Jonas7 said:
yeah, i dont really want the blame, id feel bad

the numbers are different to standard number plates ones arent they, so maybe thats the reason? maybe your just lucky, although you would think that being flashed 3 times, at least once you would have got a letter through the post!?

Yeah I thought the fact the numbers are different, well mainly the 9, could be the reason... don't know really. But it is a bit surprising that I could be that lucky to not receive anything three times...

MikeDX said:
Won't work for us, we dont have boobies.

Lol! Make the most of what you've got I say!

MikeDX · Jul 7, 2006

LadySarah said:
Lol! Make the most of what you've got I say!

Care to show us what we need to "get us off" when being "pulled" over by the fuzz?

M1TCH · Jul 7, 2006

anyone that knows how number plates work, could read that and work out what it is. iirc speed cameras are manually checked aswell to confirm the speed and registration to the dvla car details. so your jusy lucky.

Fletcher · Jul 7, 2006

Yeah but surely they would would out that you have wrongly spaced your number plate, and give you points and a fine?

Alan · Jul 7, 2006

Expect 6 points on dropping through your door in the very near future, i just rang my mate who is a traffic cop to check your plate....he says your on the system.

Fletcher · Jul 7, 2006

^^^^haha

MikeDX · Jul 7, 2006

Alan said:
Expect 6 points on dropping through your door in the very near future, i just rang my mate who is a traffic cop to check your plate....he says your on the sytem.

:quiet:

Talk about spoiling a surprise!

_Kenny_ · Jul 7, 2006

Al i told you not to tell her

Alan · Jul 7, 2006

I wouldn't call it a surpise....a surprise would be having your prostate milked...

LadySarah · Jul 7, 2006

Alan said:
Expect 6 points on dropping through your door in the very near future, i just rang my mate who is a traffic cop to check your plate....he says your on the system.

On the system?

MikeDX · Jul 7, 2006

Alan said:
I wouldn't call it a surpise....a surprise would be having your prostate milked...

no, that would be a NICE surprise!

Alan · Jul 7, 2006

LadySarah said:
On the system?

Yep there is a system thats used all over the uk...all the information for driving offences and speeding is kept on it so most of the police personel in the uk can access it at anytime to check peoples licences when they pull them over or if you have to produce your documents at the police station.

LadySarah · Jul 7, 2006

Right, so obviously I would be on the system because I've been pulled a few times and they've checked the plate then to confirm it's not been stolen etc...

But why the 6 points?

Alan · Jul 7, 2006

Theres only 6 showing as one of the times the camera might not have had any film in it or that...

LadySarah · Jul 7, 2006

Alan said:
Theres only 6 showing as one of the times the camera might not have had any film in it or that...

So you're saying that my file on the system your copper mate's looked at says i've got six points coming my way? :dapprove:

It was well over a month ago I got flashed last...

rory182 · Jul 7, 2006

Clio 1.216v Dynamique · Jul 7, 2006

Well good number plate is that.

Daniel · Jul 7, 2006

i'd say its all your fault for having a nice car!!

Daniel · Jul 7, 2006

rory182 said:

ROFPMSL!!

Alan · Jul 7, 2006

LadySarah said:
So you're saying that my file on the system your copper mate's looked at says i've got six points coming my way? :dapprove:

It was well over a month ago I got flashed last...

Some people belive in the 2 week rule....sometimes they can take longer to come through...

John185k · Jul 7, 2006

there will be locate/trace marker on PNC for your vehicle

Clio 1.216v Dynamique · Jul 7, 2006

superfastdan said:
i'd say its all your fault for having a nice car!!

LOL,

al · Jul 7, 2006

Apparently they're checked automatically first but are ALL checked by hand before fixed penaltys are issued. If no fine is received within 14 days, you're away!

LadySarah · Jul 7, 2006

al said:
Apparently they're checked automatically first but are ALL checked by hand before fixed penaltys are issued. If no fine is received within 14 days, you're away!

Ok, well hopefully I'm safe for the times I have been flashed then, seeing as it's been so long... But if they are all checked by hand then my plate isn't the reason I haven't been caught and I've just been lucky.

I am beginning to worry a bit now though...:dapprove:

Russ. · Jul 7, 2006

if its over a month since the offence and your car isnt a company car then you may be lucky and be able to use the 2 week rule. might want to check out http://www.pepipoo.com/

John185k · Jul 7, 2006

al said:
Apparently they're checked automatically first but are ALL checked by hand before fixed penaltys are issued. If no fine is received within 14 days, you're away!

incorrect, all they have to prove is that a notice of intended prosecution is sent within 14 days

Alan · Jul 7, 2006

John aka the traffic cop everybody ^^

Russ. · Jul 7, 2006

^^ poor guys gonna get bombarded with questions now lol

John185k · Jul 7, 2006

Alan said:
John aka the traffic cop everybody ^^

miss you xx

its b****cks tho as all they have to prove that they sent it through royal mail. So if royal mail lose it then you end up in court:S

172.com · Jul 7, 2006

Alan said:
John aka the traffic cop everybody ^^

Is he really?

Alan · Jul 7, 2006

He is indeed mate.

LadySarah · Jul 7, 2006

John185k said:
its b****cks tho as all they have to prove that they sent it through royal mail. So if royal mail lose it then you end up in court:S

Is it true that they are supposed to send it recorded delivery, but don't because of the costs involved?

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