Penalty points, can i escape not paying

DulchieLaois

I received a fine for doing 61 in a 50 recently by speed van.

I read recently that there are loopholes for escaping this fine.

Can anyone advise what can I do to escape this fine ?

YbFocus

You acknowledge breaking the limit, why should you not pay?

Simon2015

YbFocus wrote: »

You acknowledge breaking the limit, why should you not pay?

Because it's a money making Scam.

In many places they bring down the speed limits so they can catch people out.

YbFocus

Simon2015 wrote: »

Because it's a money making Scam.

In many places they bring down the speed limits so they can catch people out.

50kmh is an urban area, I know some are scammish in places but no excuses in urban areas.

Besides he was caught over the limit, he has to pay or spend months finding a loophole and court etc.

Simplest to pay!

To Elland Back

So you are above the law then? Fair play to you

TherapyBoy

We'll scam them right back! Everyone drive around at 5kph under the limit, they'll be so confused & unable to catch any of us! Mwahahaha..

GreatDefector

DulchieLaois wrote: »

I received a fine for doing 61 in a 50 recently by speed van.

I read recently that there are loopholes for escaping this fine.

Can anyone advise what can I do to escape this fine ?

The trick is to tell them you're prejudice against all races....

Simon2015

YbFocus wrote: »

50kmh is an urban area, I know some are scammish in places but no excuses in urban areas.

Besides he was caught over the limit, he has to pay or spend months finding a loophole and court etc.

Simplest to pay!

The speed limit going past DCU in Dublin is only 50km. Its almost impossble to stay that speed when your going down hill.

I even broke the speed limit on that road when I did my driving test and still passed.

sonny.knowles

GreatDefector wrote: »

The trick is to tell them you're prejudice against all races....

No, that's to get out of jury duty.

YbFocus

Simon2015 wrote: »

The speed limit going past DCU in Dublin is only 50km. Its almost impossble to stay that speed when your going down hill.

I even broke the speed limit on that road when I did my driving test and still passed.

What?

GreatDefector

YbFocus wrote: »

What?

He's going downhill fast (like the OP and this thread)

YbFocus

GreatDefector wrote: »

He's going downhill fast (like the OP and this thread)

That was fantastic sir

kyote00

DulchieLaois

I have to say that some of the threads are very funny, still any knowledable people on this thread who can possibly help ?

savagethegoat

we aren't allowed to , it's against the Rules to give advice on breaking the law (as opposed to braking the car, which would help keep the speed down when going down a hill)

The J Stands for Jay

Simon2015 wrote: »

The speed limit going past DCU in Dublin is only 50km. Its almost impossble to stay that speed when your going down hill.

I even broke the speed limit on that road when I did my driving test and still passed.

I wish I knew what that middle pedal was for...

Jawgap

Simon2015 wrote: »

The speed limit going past DCU in Dublin is only 50km. Its almost impossble to stay that speed when your going down hill.

I even broke the speed limit on that road when I did my driving test and still passed.

Jawgap

Joking aside, it's interesting that you want to avoid the fine - most people want to avoid the points.

Best advice would be to talk to a solicitor, but even 30 minutes with a solicitor will cost you more than the fine.

Comhrá

I received a fine for doing 61 in a 50 recently by speed van.

I read recently that there are loopholes for escaping this fine.

Can anyone advise what can I do to escape this fine ?

You need this guy:

DulchieLaois

Giving advice is not breaking the law

savagethegoat

who cares about the Law? we don't want to get infracted by a higher authority

YbFocus

DulchieLaois wrote: »

I have to say that some of the threads are very funny, still any knowledable people on this thread who can possibly help ?

Give a solicitor 2-300 and he may be able to save the 80 for you.
Your manners will definitely get you lots of help in sure.

DulchieLaois

YbFocus wrote: »

Give a solicitor 2-300 and he may be able to save the 80 for you.
Your manners will definitely get you lots of help in sure.

Thank you

morritty

Simon2015 wrote: »

The speed limit going past DCU in Dublin is only 50km. Its almost impossble to stay that speed when your going down hill.

I even broke the speed limit on that road when I did my driving test and still passed.

Well you shouldn't have passed your test, since you haven't a clue how to control a car. How come I can drive past DCU everyday at 50kmph? Maybe i dont know how to drive? i must be doing it all wrong. :eek::eek::eek::eek:

biko

Man up.
Pay fine.

Simon2015

McGaggs wrote: »

I wish I knew what that middle pedal was for...

If you brake on some roads with low speed limits your likely to have someone run into the back of you.

Simon2015

biko wrote: »

Man up.
Pay fine.

More like man up and take it up the arse from the government.

Cienciano

Just don't pay the fine and ignore all letters sent to you about it. They'll soon forget

Kimbot

Simon2015 wrote: »

If you brake on some roads with low speed limits your likely to have someone run into the back of you.

That has never happened me once :rolleyes:

OP just pay your fine, take your 2 points and stop looking for ways to obstruct justice!

zoobizoo

Pay the fine.... although I did use a loophole that got me out of my last fine.....

markpb

Simon2015 wrote:

If you brake on some roads with low speed limits your likely to have someone run into the back of you.

That doesn't happen as often as you'd think.

power pants

tbh I understand where op is coming from. I cherry pick what laws I feel are applicable to me and ones which I disregard as I feel are of no benefit to my needs.

bladespin

Wow, so many replies and only YB actually made an attempt to actually answer the question posed lol, boards as always.


GoSafe are not infallible.

OP there are some loopholes and technicalities but it really means you have to go be ready to court and risk double points (personally I can't see the legality in punishing someone for having their case heard - rant over), hopefully you'll get a peed off judge (with gosafe and not speeders - another unforeseeable possibility), a good solicitor (and if possible a garda to advise as well ) to actually check the summons for errors, most of which would cost a lot more than the original points/fine.



There's an answer for you, on the advice side, unless there is something glaringly obvious it's probably best just to pay up.

joujoujou

OP broke the limit (fair limit or unfair, irrelevant) and admitted that. Just pay the fine.