3 weeks approx.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
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3 weeks approx.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
You're right, but it's very unlikely to be that much. A mile or two at most. (Sorry for pedantry!)Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
Weeks or even months I'm afraid.Quote:
Anyone know how long it takes to get fine in the post?
They were very specifically told to stop that by the Minister; assuming it was on a straight. Next time you see that, slow down, get the reg and report them. It's the only way to get them to stop; assuming enough people do it that is.Quote:
Typical anyway, drive 500mph up & down the country & only speed trap is on the motorway.
adam
I got done doing 36mph in a 30 zone (was still mph back then) on the way into Ballinalack in Longford(I think). ****es me off that there certain spots where the speed limit is unusually low and thats where they try and get people. More of a money making excercise than trying to save lives. Got the points nearly 3 years ago so they'll be gone from my license soon.
I think that was politics by the Minister. I don't believe he cares as longs as the revenue comes in. Sure the policy leaflet the Gardai sent out to homes a few months ago had as its cover picture a Garda bike with radar gun on the side of a motorway. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by dahamsta
Think the gaurds have certain targets to meet each month so they will pull you over sometimes if yer only doing slightly over the speed limit.
have 2 points on me licence. got caught at the lucan spa hotel doing 93 in an 80 zone.
I honestly think that's quite unlikely. If it happened to me, I'd challenge the ticket and take my chances in court on the grounds of speedo and/or detector calibration. If it got that far - ie. the Garda actually turned up in court - there's a fair chance the judge would throw it out anyway, for wasting his time. I've seen it happen, and the Garda got a right boll0cking from the judge into the bargain.Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
adam
FFS just got letter with my first 2 points and €80 fine, M50 Santry 100 in 80 zone:mad: It'a a fcuking Motorway:mad:
I just got a letter from the DOE taking two back, just in time for my insurance quote, which appears to knock about a hundred quid off! Yahoo!
adam
Anybody know how many points you require before it effects your insurance premium or do the Insurance companies differ?
the camera is not 100% accurateQuote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
True, but you have to go to court to challenge it. Calibration certs should be issued when this is done.Quote:
Originally Posted by forza rovers
They differ, but it seems quite common to give you a "bonus" if you have 0 points, take it away if you have 2, and start totting up after that. But basically if you have any points, you're quite likely to feel it in your wallet.Quote:
Originally Posted by the 12 th man
If in doubt, ask.
adam
Any one seen insurance company actually mark down the bonus for 0 points? I have never seen this.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0413/roads.htmlQuote:
Three of the new offences carry a sanction of five points, including failing to have an NCT up to date, an offence for which there is currently a fine of €1,500.
Vehicles of four years and older must undergo an NCT test every two years.
Driving a dangerously defective vehicle or driving without a certificate of road worthiness will also incur five penalty points.
There will be a three-point penalty for driving a vehicle without fixing a fault uncovered at the NCT or for drivers of trucks that strike an overhead bridge.
The NCT one seems a bit harsh.
100 KPH??Quote:
Originally Posted by carrickharp
Does anyone have an idea what speed they'll do you for if using a speed camera?!...... i don't go over 70 mph(110 kph?) but just find 100 too slow if i've a clear road ahead, while i've never heard anything on it, i assume that there generally just looking for people who take the ****(70mph+) and wouldn't pull you for slightly over?
Just another way for the state to bring in more money. Always the motorist that has to pay when they need a few quidQuote:
Originally Posted by Ringo
I've heard that from a few Irish people. Any source? I know that here in the US (or parts of it anyway), it's law that the speedometer be calibrated to at least 5% accuracy - that could be either way.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
I don't like the idea of giving someone penalty points a non-driving reason, like for the NCT being out of date. Fine them sure; heck, impound the car if you want to be stupidly draconian, but penalty points? It undermines their purpose.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ringo
get the point not the points