Speeding ticket - near Piemont Green

[ed_pete]

I've received a speeding for driving at 24mph along Peckham Rye near Piermont Green.  Be careful out there !

[malumbu]

Wouldn't say be careful, just be aware of the blanket 20 mph and drive accordingly.  You will hopefully appreciate the speed awareness course. That's a genuine comment 😁 

[first mate]

Bad luck. You can overall be very aware of the speed limit and overall stick to it but lose concentration momentarily and, if near a camera, you are done for. I do not for one moment think you are not 'aware' of 20mph.

[ed_pete]

Happy to do the speed awareness rather than take the points tbh.

Was on my way to a funeral so maybe not concentrating as I much as I should have been.

[teddyboy23]

I got done twice in a month 22mph and 23mph.make the speed limit 25mph most days I've been behind other motorist doing 17or 18 mph.ive been passed by joggers.🏃‍♂️                         might as well start producing cars with only 2 gears

Edited August 25 by teddyboy23

[Sue]

29 minutes ago, teddyboy23 said:

I got done twice in a month 22mph and 23mph.make the speed limit 25mph most days I've been behind other motorist doing 17or 18 mph.ive been passed by joggers.🏃‍♂️                         might as well start producing cars with only 2 gears

The 20mph limit is to protect pedestrians, and I guess to a lesser extent other drivers.

If you don't stick to it, you can't complain if you are fined.

I and probably most people have accidentally gone over it sometimes, but I wouldn't then complain if I was "caught".

I have had fines for speeding in the past (in a 30mph area) but it just made me more careful in the future.

I don't have the stats to hand, but I believe there is evidence that the lowered speed limit has reduced accidents, injuries and fatalities. I stand to be corrected.

[first mate]

I think the OP's comment that they were on their way to a funeral is the point really. Human error and all that...it happens to us all and under such circumstances a fine can feel harsh. But, it is what it is. I just don't know how helpful it is to advise others to be 'aware'. As I said, you can be very aware but under certain conditions, have a momentary lapse in concentration. Sue, I know you were not doling out advice to be 'aware', so not a response to you.

[malumbu]

Human error kills people.  Not that the OP said this I hasten to add. As the OP and Sue says take it on the chin.

Edited August 27 by malumbu
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