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B4d4Bing · Jun 22nd, 2003, 05:52 AM

ooohhh POO!

i just got my very first speeding ticket...and it was all my minis fault...didn't even realise what speed i was doing till the copper in that totally non patronising way let me in to "a wee secret" as to what speed i was really doing. That was only after we played a wee guessing game..."S'ques me sir, do u know what speed u were just doing?" well u do so lets just get on with this!!

oh well i was going too fast and i deserved it but do they have to be so self righteous?

oh and how does 3 point affect ones insurance, should i expect a hike or not? do i have to tell till i renew or have to do it now?

thanks

speedy!!

RedUn · Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:00 AM

Sorry to hear that

just think if you had an S it may of been 6 points

Yes it does put your insurance up about 50 quid and i think the insurance company knows if you've been done with computers an all

dietcokeplease · Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:37 AM

Most Insurance Companies won't give two hoots if you get 3 or 6 points providing you are of a respectable age and profession.

If you're a teenster then you'll likely be crucified, but then that's just plain tough for being young and good looking.

RedUn · Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dietcokeplease
Most Insurance Companies won't give two hoots if you get 3 or 6 points providing you are of a respectable age and profession.

If you're a teenster then you'll likely be crucified, but then that's just plain tough for being young and good looking.

I'm pretty sure they bother, a bloke at work got done his insurance went up 50 odd quid an he was mid 40's??

northandy · Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:57 PM

it could be worse, a friend of mine got done for 77/78/77 in a 70 limit by the same camera on three consequetive days !!... 3 points £60 each time = 9 points £180 quid !!!.. thats going to affect her insurance !!!

Rob. · Jun 22nd, 2003, 07:11 PM

From limited experience 3 points should not affect your insurance premium. However 6 points raises it roughly 10% where I live. It will be different depending on where you live and AGE

North Andy, I can beat that story. Roadworks on ladgate lane, police with moveable camera caught a lad I know 3 times in the same day. The limit was reduced from 40 to 30mph while the work was going on. He wishes he didn't go home for dinner that day

He still had to pay up as he broke the law

Rainbow-Walker · Jun 22nd, 2003, 08:44 PM

I had 3 points last year, you need to tell the company at least on renewal, dont think it really matters if you dont tell them before that.

My Car insurance went up £20 (Thanks Direct Line)
My Wifes insurance went up £20 (Thanks Direct Line)as Im a named driver.
My Motorcycle insurance didnt change

I cant wait till Mr Policeman needs any assistance from me..... Seems like theres more money in catching people who speed than of other minor crimes like burglary, drugs, rape etc....

No bitterness there of course.

PS my shed was broken into last week....

Muppets... and I dont mean the burglars.

Rainbow-Walker · Jun 22nd, 2003, 08:45 PM

Oh, and whilst I think of it... its not a 'Speeding Ticket', its a 'High Speed award Certificate' .

Monsta Mo Mini · Jun 22nd, 2003, 08:52 PM

Got 3 Points last year......

no change to the insurance.

MiniMan7 · Jun 23rd, 2003, 07:34 AM

Don't get me started on speeding tickets, they're not my friend.

Adam

swamos · Jun 23rd, 2003, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by B4d4Bing
ooohhh POO!

i just got my very first speeding ticket...and it was all my minis fault...didn't even realise what speed i was doing till the copper in that totally non patronising way let me in to "a wee secret" as to what speed i was really doing. That was only after we played a wee guessing game..."S'ques me sir, do u know what speed u were just doing?" well u do so lets just get on with this!!

oh well i was going too fast and i deserved it but do they have to be so self righteous?

oh and how does 3 point affect ones insurance, should i expect a hike or not? do i have to tell till i renew or have to do it now?

thanks

speedy!!

You killer of small kittens

Jun 22nd, 2003, 05:52 AM	#1
B4d4Bing MINI2 Resident Doctor!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 587 Offline	mini adventure that got pulled over with blue flashy lights!!! ooohhh POO! i just got my very first speeding ticket...and it was all my minis fault...didn't even realise what speed i was doing till the copper in that totally non patronising way let me in to "a wee secret" as to what speed i was really doing. That was only after we played a wee guessing game..."S'ques me sir, do u know what speed u were just doing?" well u do so lets just get on with this!! oh well i was going too fast and i deserved it but do they have to be so self righteous? oh and how does 3 point affect ones insurance, should i expect a hike or not? do i have to tell till i renew or have to do it now? thanks speedy!! MY MINI WAS A: 03 Chilli Red White Cooper S I'VE HAD IN BETWEEN: BMW Z4 2.5 V6, Golf GTi 2.0T DSG AND I'M BACK TO: 04 Dark Silver Mini cooper S

Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Most Insurance Companies won't give two hoots if you get 3 or 6 points providing you are of a respectable age and profession. If you're a teenster then you'll likely be crucified, but then that's just plain tough for being young and good looking. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Jun 22nd, 2003, 08:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Monsta Mo Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fife is the Life! Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 476 Offline	Got 3 Points last year...... no change to the insurance. McMINI Adventuring across Scotland

Jun 23rd, 2003, 07:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 01:13 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Don't get me started on speeding tickets, they're not my friend. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jun 23rd, 2003, 03:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 02:13 PM Posts: 5,548 Offline	Re: mini adventure that got pulled over with blue flashy lights!!! Quote: Originally posted by B4d4Bing ooohhh POO! i just got my very first speeding ticket...and it was all my minis fault...didn't even realise what speed i was doing till the copper in that totally non patronising way let me in to "a wee secret" as to what speed i was really doing. That was only after we played a wee guessing game..."S'ques me sir, do u know what speed u were just doing?" well u do so lets just get on with this!! oh well i was going too fast and i deserved it but do they have to be so self righteous? oh and how does 3 point affect ones insurance, should i expect a hike or not? do i have to tell till i renew or have to do it now? thanks speedy!! You killer of small kittens

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Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 11,615 Offline	Sorry to hear that just think if you had an S it may of been 6 points Yes it does put your insurance up about 50 quid and i think the insurance company knows if you've been done with computers an all

Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 11,615 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dietcokeplease Most Insurance Companies won't give two hoots if you get 3 or 6 points providing you are of a respectable age and profession. If you're a teenster then you'll likely be crucified, but then that's just plain tough for being young and good looking. I'm pretty sure they bother, a bloke at work got done his insurance went up 50 odd quid an he was mid 40's??

Jun 22nd, 2003, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 14,644 Offline	it could be worse, a friend of mine got done for 77/78/77 in a 70 limit by the same camera on three consequetive days !!... 3 points £60 each time = 9 points £180 quid !!!.. thats going to affect her insurance !!!

Jun 22nd, 2003, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rob. MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 1,774 Offline	From limited experience 3 points should not affect your insurance premium. However 6 points raises it roughly 10% where I live. It will be different depending on where you live and AGE North Andy, I can beat that story. Roadworks on ladgate lane, police with moveable camera caught a lad I know 3 times in the same day. The limit was reduced from 40 to 30mph while the work was going on. He wishes he didn't go home for dinner that day He still had to pay up as he broke the law

Jun 22nd, 2003, 08:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 183 Offline	I had 3 points last year, you need to tell the company at least on renewal, dont think it really matters if you dont tell them before that. My Car insurance went up £20 (Thanks Direct Line) My Wifes insurance went up £20 (Thanks Direct Line)as Im a named driver. My Motorcycle insurance didnt change I cant wait till Mr Policeman needs any assistance from me..... Seems like theres more money in catching people who speed than of other minor crimes like burglary, drugs, rape etc.... No bitterness there of course. PS my shed was broken into last week.... Muppets... and I dont mean the burglars.

Jun 22nd, 2003, 08:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 183 Offline	Oh, and whilst I think of it... its not a 'Speeding Ticket', its a 'High Speed award Certificate' .

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