Help! impossible speeding ticket

[stabjw]

hi all,

i received a letter from the police stating i have been caught doing 119 mph

past a speed camera.

The problem is apparently this was in a landrover defender 110 that struggles to do 90mph which makes it impossible.

any advice greatly recieved thanks in advance.

[Andyd1606]

Id see if they have photos before you do anything else as your number plate could have been cloned and be on another faster vehicle

[Cheesy pete]

don't pay go to court and state that ! because i think that speed is an automatic ban !

[Cheesy pete]

Id see if they have photos before you do anything else as your number plate could have been cloned and be on another faster vehicle

actually this is good advice

[Paul in the woods]

Were you driving in that location at the time? I read reports of other things triggering the camera and your plate gets picked up. As has been said, ask for the photos and it might become obvious a mistake has been made.

[stabjw]

The speed limit is 40 through there so would be potentially looking at dangerous driving and definitely a ban. I drive the road every day so know that the camera was there and always watch my speed through that part as its very built up. plus i drive like a grandad anyway. i hadn't thought about the fact it could of been be cloned. thanks for that that is another avenue to explore.

[Stubby]

Id see if they have photos before you do anything else as your number plate could have been cloned and be on another faster vehicle

 

Also if it has been cloned you may be able to prove you were else ware at the time

[stabjw]

i would of been on that road at about that time as its my route home from work.

[AardvarkTreeServices]

At 119 your looking at a ban so suggest you write in and explain the situation pronto and request the photo evidence. As has been said someone else may have your plates on a faster vehicle.

 

In your shoes Id also get your defender inspected by a reputable garage with a rolling road to confirm your truck is knocking out stock power and is unmodified. If you have a professional report stating that the truck is unlikely to be able to do 119 it may help if the case goes to court.

[Carl_s1991]

Definitely prove you were cloned. It's happening alot more than people realise. Cctv along the route showing the vehicle, which wont match logbook, specs from manufacturer showing top speed etc, and take it to court.

 

You really need photographic proof of a different vehicle on the route with your plates