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Red light cameras are NOT mounted on the lights. They are placed several metres before the lights, usually quite high and looking down, so as to... see more
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@NMNeil I don’t know what a red light camera looks like, I have been past the area multiple times and I don’t any big boxes on the lights, there are... see more
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In my semi retirement, apart from being a legal advisor and crash investigator and advanced driving examiner, I also drive a community but and I am... see more
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@TC1474 I don’t know what these look like, they do have some small monitoring things on them, I don’t know if that’s a camera or traffic flow sensor.... see more
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I didn't spot the date - my bad. To "challenge an FPN (or more likely a COFP)". you would obviously have to opt for an appearance in a magistrates... see more
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The OP, who was confused, posted two years ago! The lady (Debs) who hi-jacked the thread a few days ago doesn't seem to be confused, just... see more
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Not boring at all. The OP still has a few days to wait and see if the dreaded brown envelope drops on their mat (14 days plus bank holidays}. ... see more
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It was exactly the opposite when we were looking for a home to retire to. Every Realtor (estate agent) would listen intently as we described what we... see more
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@NMNeil I don't understand salespeople sometimes, it's as if they are trying to waste their own time as well as mine...unless some customers do in... see more
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Agreed. When I said "There are no summonses any more,", I should have added" ... for minor motoring offences". Anyway, this must be getting... see more
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To quote the Magistrates Court rules Magistrates’ Courts Rules 1981. These rules govern civil and criminal proceedings in magistrates’ courts.... see more
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Serious hump time. I want to buy a Chevy Bolt EV, and as usual I start my search on the internet. I put in the search criteria that I'm only... see more
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I linked to the Met only because it came up first on Google! However, the process they now follow is the same as every other (territorial) force... see more
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@Debs Are you aware if the junction was under the surveillance of a traffic light camera. If there was no camera (and you will have seen 2... see more
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That is a Met Police only documentation which includes an NOP and a conditional offer of a fixed penalty.. But it still stands you can only be... see more
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I think we may both be a wee bit out-of-date. There are no summonses any more, since the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. Instead, the... see more
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Like drivingforfun I had an exhaust blow out on my old Chevy S10 pickup, and that was loud. But the real issue was that it happen on the top level... see more
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People commit crimes every single day, but it's getting caught that's the thing to worry about. Any red light cameras in the area? see more
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“Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are pliable” Mark Twain see more
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I think Top Gear was one of the most entertaining programmes on TV. While I was laid up after my cancer op, I watched them again on catch-up. see more
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Sorry, I did not articulate that very well. What I meant was that being reported for careless driving is an alternative option as opposed to... see more
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How would that work? If the OP pleads NG and goes to court won't it be far too late to charge him with something else? see more
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It depends on what view the insurance takes. It will be argued by the other side that you were not driving at a speed where you could stop within... see more
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All you can do is wait and see if the dreaded brown envelope containing an NIP drops through the post within the next 14 days (assuming you were in... see more
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The rules regarding mirrors are actually quite complicated so I will endeavour to keep it simple Dual purpose vehicles - before 1 June 1978 An... see more
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@Beelzebub I am since that happened! see more
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Clearly not ... see more
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