Speeding fine and 3 points

trobbin · 17-04-2018 10:01PM #1

Hi people. Has anyone any experience with appealing these?

I was done doing 69km in a 60km Road. I wouldn’t usually appeal something like this as I fully agree that speeding is wrong. However, I was driving my pregnant wife to hospital, she was heavily bleeding and in bad pain, I was extremely worried. I wasn’t flying, but I must have creeped over the limit.

Hospital has sent a letter of confirmation of date and time and seriousness of the incident.

Any body would’ve done what I did. So anyone familiar with these things? I’ve never had a previous issue with speed.

Hector Bellend · 17-04-2018 10:05PM

Even fire brigades and ambulances are required to obey the rules of the road. You were clearly over the limit. There is no "my wife was giving birth" speed limit.

In short pay the fine and concentrate on more important things.

diceyreilly · 17-04-2018 10:08PM

You have absolutely no chance of getting off. So I don’t see the point.

James 007 · 17-04-2018 10:13PM

Hector Bellend wrote: »

..........You were clearly over the limit.

Reckless behaviour if you were over the drink driving limit, speeding and driving you pregnant wife to hospital, id throw the baby at you for that.....the book I meant:)

Samuel T. Cogley · 17-04-2018 10:13PM

Have you read the letter accompanying the fine? It clearly states that's a ground of appeal. May as well try it.

Edit: 69 eh! Geddit?

Ahhhh for forks sake! · 17-04-2018 10:14PM

Hector Bellend wrote: »

Even fire brigades and ambulances are required to obey the rules of the road. You were clearly over the limit. There is no "my wife was giving birth" speed limit.

In short pay the fine and concentrate on more important things.

Appropriate username.

And no they're not.

trobbin · 17-04-2018 10:17PM

Hector Bellend wrote: »

Even fire brigades and ambulances are required to obey the rules of the road. You were clearly over the limit. There is no "my wife was giving birth" speed limit.

In short pay the fine and concentrate on more important things.

Emergency Services are not compliant with speed limits or red lights in emergencies. Fair enough you’re a troll, I feel sorry for your type. But at least get your facts right.

retalivity · 17-04-2018 10:20PM

Pay your fine and take your points. There is no impact to insurance premiums til you have at least 4 points, so be extra careful for the next 3 yrs til they are wiped

Samuel T. Cogley · 17-04-2018 10:20PM

Couldn't Colm Meany rushing to hospital so that'll have to do.

Hector Bellend · 17-04-2018 10:20PM

James 007 wrote: »

Reckless behaviour if you were over the drink driving limit, speeding and driving you pregnant wife to hospital, id throw the baby at you for that.....the book I meant:)

You mentioned drink driving.

Samuel T. Cogley · 17-04-2018 10:20PM

retalivity wrote: »

Pay your fine and take your points. There is no impact to insurance premiums til you have at least 4, so be extra careful for the next 3 yrs til they are wiped

Nope hit's at 2+

Sprinter Sacre · 17-04-2018 10:21PM

Are there speed vans actually out in 60 zones?

17-04-2018 10:21PM

i believe the superindent still has authority to cancel tickets if it is a garda speeding fine, contrary to what the public want!
if it is one of the other fines, there should be somewhere on it an address to appeal to?
what ever it says on the ticket is best, email or letter.
no harm in trying

runawaybishop · 17-04-2018 10:22PM

trobbin wrote: »

Hi people. Has anyone any experience with appealing these?

I was done doing 69km in a 60km Road. I wouldn’t usually appeal something like this as I fully agree that speeding is wrong. However, I was driving my pregnant wife to hospital, she was heavily bleeding and in bad pain, I was extremely worried. I wasn’t flying, but I must have creeped over the limit.

Hospital has sent a letter of confirmation of date and time and seriousness of the incident.

Any body would’ve done what I did. So anyone familiar with these things? I’ve never had a previous issue with speed.

You can speed in a genuine emergency. Assuming you felt this was an emergency and the hospital agreed you should appeal.

trobbin · 17-04-2018 10:22PM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Have you read the letter accompanying the fine? It clearly states that's a ground of appeal. May as well try it.

Edit: 69 eh! Geddit?

Was no letter with fine. I did read that allowance of 10% speed limit is given plus or minus 2km/ph that would be 60km Road 10% plus 2km is 68km. If that’s the truth, I was 1km over what’s allowed. But that’s not the point.

SEPT 23 1989 · 17-04-2018 10:22PM

go to court and explain your situation to the judge

retalivity · 17-04-2018 10:23PM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Nope hit's at 2+

Really? Ive had 3 points for 2 years now, my premium actually went down the first renewal i had after they were issued, was told by a guard that 4 points+ is when it impacts.

Tigger · 17-04-2018 10:23PM

Judge will let you off but get a solicitor to confirm thi s
If it was me I’d try to contact the gaurd that issued it
If it’s one of the vans then you’ll have to go to court

Samuel T. Cogley · 17-04-2018 10:23PM

trobbin wrote: »

Was no letter with fine. I did read that allowance of 10% speed limit is given plus or minus 2km/ph that would be 60km Road 10% plus 2km is 68km. If that’s the truth, I was 1km over what’s allowed. But that’s not the point.

There is a slip with the fine stating that under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical emergency, you can appeal the fine. Read the whole thing.

OldMrBrennan83 · 17-04-2018 10:23PM

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Vinnie222 · 17-04-2018 10:23PM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Nope hit's at 2+

Got 8pts last yr and no increase in my insurance

Samuel T. Cogley · 17-04-2018 10:24PM

retalivity wrote: »

Really? Ive had 3 points for 2 years now, my premium actually went down the first renewal i had after they were issued, was told by a guard that 4 points+ is when it impacts.

€70 loading on mine for being a naught boy through Fairview. I expect it varies by insurance company.

Samuel T. Cogley · 17-04-2018 10:24PM

Vinnie222 wrote: »

Got 8pts last yr and no increase in my insurance

Bollocks.

Vinnie222 · 17-04-2018 10:26PM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Bollocks.

As I said no increase in my insurance

blueser · 17-04-2018 10:26PM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Nope hit's at 2+

When did it change? I got done about 8 years ago for doing 70 in a 50 zone (guilty as charged)and got an €80 fine and three points on my licence. It didn't impact on my insurance.

runawaybishop · 17-04-2018 10:26PM

trobbin wrote: »

Was no letter with fine. I did read that allowance of 10% speed limit is given plus or minus 2km/ph that would be 60km Road 10% plus 2km is 68km. If that’s the truth, I was 1km over what’s allowed. But that’s not the point.

Where did you read that? There is no allowance stated in any legal document.

Samuel T. Cogley · 17-04-2018 10:27PM

runawaybishop wrote: »

Where did you read that? There is no allowance stated in any legal document.

UK standard. Not sure it applies here.

OldMrBrennan83 · 17-04-2018 10:27PM

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Skylinehead · 17-04-2018 10:29PM

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Nope hit's at 2+

blueser wrote: »

When did it change? I got done about 8 years ago for doing 70 in a 50 zone (guilty as charged)and got an €80 fine and three points on my licence. It didn't impact on my insurance.

There's no blanket increases lads, it varies by company.

What Username Guidelines · 17-04-2018 10:30PM

Vinnie222 wrote: »

Got 8pts last yr and no increase in my insurance

I did nothing last year and my insurance increased

Samuel T. Cogley · 17-04-2018 10:31PM

What Username Guidelines wrote: »

I did nothing last year and my insurance increased

Should have got some points.

Speeding fine and 3 points

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