What are the best excuses for speeding?
Here are the 16 top reasons cited for getting out of a speeding ticket, and their rates of success as determined by CarInsurance.com:
- I didn’t know I was speeding (26%)
- Medical emergency (25%)
- Everyone else was going the same speed (22%)
- Late for work (21%)
- I have to use the bathroom (20%)
- Late for an interview (16%)
What are the options when caught speeding?
You get a speeding ticket, also called a Fixed Penalty Notice, along with a speeding fine and points on your licence. If your speed was excessive and dangerous, you could be summoned directly to court and prosecuted. If found guilty, you will get a fine, points on your licence and possibly even a driving ban.
What to do if you get a speeding ticket?
As for admitting guilt, if you are getting a ticket, and say, “I wasn’t paying attention, the speed got away from me,” I’m going to write that in the notes section of the ticket for when I testify. Again, that’s my job. Things NOT to say.. Do you know who I am??? My tax dollars pay your salary!!
What’s the best excuse to get a speeding ticket?
One valid excuse for speeding is that you were doing it to get out of the way for law enforcement.
How many people have been caught speeding in the UK?
According to RAC figures, one in seven UK drivers has been caught speeding, so it’s no surprise that speed offences are the most common driving conviction. Before we look at the facts, let’s not forget why speed restrictions are a good idea.
What to do if you get pulled over by police for speeding?
If you get pulled over because somebody spotted a car matching yours driving recklessly and speeding 30 minutes ago, then it could be very difficult for the police to prove that it was you who was actually driving unless somebody managed to snap a picture of you. Maintain your innocence and take it to court.