is it worth appealing

[baltiboyS2]

Was caught speeding last November was doing 86 in a 60 mph on the A9 now my brother in-law was caught doing the same speed in the same area and by the same coppers on the same night he received 4 points and a £140 fine but i received 5 points and £260 fine i find that bizarre as we were only 20 mins apart. My only concern is solicitors fees if i do appeal, maybe i should just bite the bullet and cough up



cheers Raj

[PeteUr]

I'd complain about it for sure, you have proof that its one rule for one and one for another (so to speak)

[europeanme]

there will only be one winner.....

[S2Coupe_Nic]

Do fines and points vary depending on past convictions??!?!

[baltiboyS2]

Only if they are within 5 years spoke to a traffic cop he said i got off lightly cheeky bas

cheers Raj

[ciaranthemurph]

You should just stick to the speed limit.

[Evilgoat76]

Sorry, but I'd let it be. If it had been 70 in a 60 maybe but to be doing almost 90 in a 60 you got off VERY lightly. Accept you were naughty and live with it I'd say.

[blues n 2s]

raj with all due respect you can appeal!!you have proof of inconsistency,which is all you are questioning.For people doing similar misdemeanours to be treated fairly and equally.No disrespect raj,pls don't be offended,but is your brother-in-law also asian?could that be an issue?best of luck wot ever you do but if you speak out it may be rectified if you don't it won't

[Gazjen]

I would leave it alone


Aren't the fines means tested anyway? and the extra point isn't worth worrying about, unless you now have 13 then it could be

[quattro]

I'd contest it, 5 points and £260 pound fine seems harsh for that speed in my opinion, the law is full of holes you can exploit to get round it too so a good solicitor could help you a lot there. But is he extra point and fine for the mannor in which the car was driven? this also has to be taken in to considiration.... I was caught at 98 in a 70 and got 3 points and £60 fine, a friend of mine lost his lisence for 30 days for doing less than that!!!!!

[baltiboyS2]

raj with all due respect you can appeal!!you have proof of inconsistency,which is all you are questioning.For people doing similar misdemeanours to be treated fairly and equally.No disrespect raj,pls don't be offended,but is your brother-in-law also asian?could that be an issue?best of luck wot ever you do but if you speak out it may be rectified if you don't it won't

LOL no offence taken im the most un PC Asian hell look at my user name , My brother in-law is northern Irish as for his points there not even on his licence as for getting off lightly i do not agree with that comment as there is a inconsistency as regards the fine and points

And as for you Ciaran RAM it i will remember this comment when i am rebuilding your V8 diff :corey:

cheers Raj

[GazzaG60]

do you want to risk your brother in law getting more than he already has.

unfortunately i think its time to dig out the vasoline.

[Flat on my back]

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If you're a member of the RAC/AA they have solicitors so may be worth a call.

[istoo]

so many variables.. where exactly on the A9, dangerous piece of road, what time, traffic, weather, previous...
But 5 points is odd, should it not be 3 points and a £60 fine the general SP30? Thats what i got for 91 in a 60... warm, dry, 0100, no traffic, straight piece of road the risk was low thus my speed was up.. if i did that in the middle of the afternoon it would certainly have been a different story. loads of variables, if it was erring more towads mine then contest it, however contesting will onyl reduce your fine and if the circumstances are exterme you may get it waived, but yes it can cost. Depends will 5points effect your ability to work, your job, looking after family etc?