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wavey · #1 Post by **wavey** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:59 am

speeding on the road to Barmouth in Wales on Sat morning, 45 in a 30 he said

I now have to produce the required docs to my local cop shop within 7 days. Now I have all the docs, thats not a problem, BUT I am off to France for a week on the 1st May and will therefore be in a foreign land without a license.

The question is, can I defer the surrender of said license for a week or so, or will they lock me up and throw away the key?

Dave

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:02 am

If you have been given a producer form, you only have to take your documents in to the police station to show they are in order.

I had to do that with my insurance certificate when I got knocked off the other week. They didn't keep it - just checked it was all in order.

wavey · #3 Post by **wavey** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:26 am

Cos' I was a naughty boy they are going to put 3 points on it for me, they will keep the license and give me back the other docs.

wavey · #4 Post by **wavey** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:40 am

Just been informed that I only need a photocopy of my license in france, is this correct?

Dave

D-Rider · #5 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:46 am

wavey wrote:Cos' I was a naughty boy they are going to put 3 points on it for me, they will keep the license and give me back the other docs.

Oh - does that mean they can give you points without having to take you to court and prove their case?

Sounds like Judge, Jury and Executioner in one.

Sorry - not really familiar with this stuff.

TC · #6 Post by TC » Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:03 am

If you have been given a fixed penalty, then the ticket you were given will act as your driving licence whilst your is being autographed

To answer D-Rider, the fixed penalty system was introduced over 20 years ago to take away the pain and anguish of having to go to court and also free up the courts time. Most people who are given a fixed penalty accept that they have been caught, but it does not take away the right to go to court and plead not guilty if you think you have been hard done by.

wavey · #7 Post by **wavey** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:08 am

TC wrote:If you have been given a fixed penalty, then the ticket you were given will act as your driving licence whilst your is being autographed

Great, "Bonjour officer, none Je havn't got mon permit, mais Je 'ave mon speeding billet, merci"

Dave

wavey · #8 Post by **wavey** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:12 am

Le cop - Bon, et maintenant vous avez un autre, bon vacance!

D-Rider · #9 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:23 am

TC wrote:
To answer D-Rider, the fixed penalty system was introduced over 20 years ago to take away the pain and anguish of having to go to court and also free up the courts time. Most people who are given a fixed penalty accept that they have been caught, but it does not take away the right to go to court and plead not guilty if you think you have been hard done by.

Cheers TC .... good info but some I hope I'll not need to make use of !

wavey · #10 Post by **wavey** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:52 am

Thanks for the advice/info guys, looks like i'll be ok with a photocopy.

Dave

fastasfcuk · #11 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:30 am

wavey wrote:Thanks for the advice/info guys, looks like i'll be ok with a photocopy.

Dave

are you sure? i was in brittany last year, and was informed by my insurance company Ebike that photocopy's ar'nt acceptable and that the police can impound your bike untill you produce the genuine doc's.

wavey · #12 Post by **wavey** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:37 am

fastasfcuk wrote:
wavey wrote:Thanks for the advice/info guys, looks like i'll be ok with a photocopy.

Dave
are you sure? i was in brittany last year, and was informed by my insurance company Ebike that photocopy's ar'nt acceptable and that the police can impound your bike untill you produce the genuine doc's.

Feck!
I will have my speeding ticket with me (thanks TC) so hopefully that will do.

I could always try riding slower of course

Dave

wavey · #13 Post by **wavey** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:38 am

100 posts, hoorah

Dave

Aladinsaneuk · #14 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:32 pm

speeding in wales and you got a ticket... now what chance of that!?!

hope the holiday goes well

wavey · #15 Post by **wavey** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:21 pm

Thing is, I always stick very close to the limits in 30s & 40s but 2 of my mates had just flew past me and I was'nt going to put up with that!

Dave