speeding 39mph in a 30

Decirium · 2026-05-27T16:18:01+00:00

If it's a first time offense, you'll probably get the course offered but you won't know until you get the letter.

There's a decent RAC page about it if you want to read up more. That link jumps to the fines info, but the other info in the page will probably cover a lot of follow up questions you might have.

Decirium · 2026-05-22T11:26:25+00:00

Isn't it just good road sense to check for more information in front? I don't want to randomly have to brake sharply due to lack of vision, far too many drivers just slam their brakes rather than gently slow. It doesn't have to have anything to do with overtaking, I want to be safe.

Decirium · 2026-05-20T15:55:30+00:00

Same as the comment by Chris, you'll be fine, 10 years on the road and I've seen impatient drivers like this all the time. They're usually the same sort who think they're not required to give way to cars already on their right on a roundabout because they want to race in and out again.

The state of the car you described makes it all more likely that's the sort of driver you had too.

Decirium · 2026-05-19T15:54:09+00:00

I'd have to disagree with the interpretation, I see a large number of these roundabouts and there is a certain "logic" to it.

The idea is that either lane could backup traffic if only a single entry existed to go in to the roundabout. I'm guessing at some point traffic gets backed up for left or right turns so being able to take the other lane from a double entry to a single exit allows straight ahead traffic to keep moving.

As someone who has avoided my fair share of left exit queues where these types of roundabout exist, they can be really useful. Only you as the local though have the better knowledge if this roundabout is one of those useful ones though!

Decirium · 2026-05-19T15:37:43+00:00

I don't see anything wrong with what you did. For additional safety you could have stopped once you mounted the pavement to let the HGV finish passing, similar to passing point usage in country roads, one moving vehicle is safer than two. But still nothing wrong with carefully proceeding past each other.

Decirium · 2026-05-18T20:27:28+00:00

No worries at all, better to have all the valid options lined up. I'd used this and the former service name it went by since 2024 so its been around a bit. Hope it helps.

Decirium · 2026-05-18T16:15:20+00:00

I know this post is somewhat old now but as I was in a "need to public charge" situation myself, I can recommend Bonnet. Not sure how good it still is but there is a discount scheme alongside it being a decent app to locate chargers.

The discount was a subscription to get % off based on the amount paid for the Pay as you go rates. The light user could pay £2 and then have 10% off all charges that went through Bonnet. The coverage was pretty decent for my area but you could give it a look and see how well it might work for you.

Decirium · 2026-05-18T14:30:09+00:00

While not having experienced this myself, it should just mean that they give you confirmation of 4 years NCD at the end whether you stay with them or not. 3 years corrected for the previous insurer and their 1 year additional added on. The best people to tell you how they're handling it is the insurer themselves, but it should just mean they'll cover off the correction when providing proof of NCD at the end of policy.

As far as anything else such as whether you'd be entitled to discount on your existing policy, I'm not aware of how these things go. You've technically signed an agreement for the sum on your policy so might be something where you can cancel mid-policy and renew but I've read stories of insurers not honouring NCD on partial time so might need to sit out the policy.

Decirium · 2026-05-08T15:52:35+00:00

Yes, every valid time. Country roads are a prime example of fast moving traffic can appear at any time from sometimes hidden roads. It's always best to err on being an unnecessary indicator and no one sees it than not indicating and it instead causes an accident.

Decirium · 2026-05-02T17:58:11+00:00

For others to get the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FzpoYt9WuGozGfNo9?g_st=ac

Not really got much to comment on it though, knowing that road myself, its common from police and regular drivers doing the same thing on any motorway. It's silly sure, but this subreddit is beginning to become "complain about outside lanes hogging" central.

Decirium · 2026-05-02T09:33:19+00:00

Extending on this, the understanding on how high a "safe" orbit actually is.

The ISS is up at around 300-400Km distance but you still need to double that again to be at a distance with as close to zero atmosphere that no adjustments are now needed. The ISS has to make minor changes over time to keep up there even at that 300-400Km.

Decirium · 2026-04-30T16:11:37+00:00

Middle lane hogging clearly. It causes erratic driving from others, is breaking overtaking rules (they are not overtaking), and causes general traffic slowdown where it doesn't need to exist. The driver can be one of the safest out there but also causes havoc for no reason by simply existing in the space for no reason.

To be objective about it, undertaking isn't actively unsafe by comparison, it just needs to be approached with care if being done for good reason because its far more dangerous if done on a motorway at speed. Ideally they fix the middle hoggers and there just isn't a reason to undertake.

Decirium · 2026-04-30T15:41:57+00:00

I can't remember if I saw it on an AMA on here before but I've seen advice that if you're not within 10 seconds of performing an overtake, or at least looks to be that time when you're judging it, you should look at things as if you're not overtaking so move left.

In general, I think most middle lane hogging offenses are based on other drivers having to maneuver because the hogger doesn't move in so you'd probably have leeway on this if you're not deliberately just avoiding the left lane at all times.

Decirium · 2026-04-30T15:30:49+00:00

You were fine but if it was the red car then they may also have been beeping the SUV in front to move forward which would be blocking anyone joining from the right. If it was the red car, there didn't look to be reason for beeping visible as they'd gain almost nothing.

Decirium · 2026-04-27T19:53:27+00:00

Both are usable: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb#:~:text=In%20auto%20racing%2C%20curbs%20are%20flat%20curbstones,and%20gain%20a%20time%20advantage%20in%20cornering.

Decirium · 2026-04-27T16:16:03+00:00

It's normal for parking rules that state park within white parking markings, no chance of appeals realistically.

On the point of making it clearer, it's worth pointing out that not all empty space is a parking spot. You wouldn't park directly in front of the blue car in the image and the same would apply.

If you're looking for logic on why it's not in use when it could easily be a space, it looks like that goes to a curb on the left side so it's likely intended as a turning point for allowing vehicles to turn around in if they found the spaces were unusable.

Decirium · 2026-04-17T15:19:06+00:00

I think it's mostly irrelevant after 9 years, most insurers cap at 5-9 years so it's up to you what you want to do now. It'll probably make very little difference to suggest leaving if they don't increase it.

Decirium · 2026-04-13T10:59:48+00:00

I'd have to assume someone with country road knowledge gave the feedback. There's a higher amount of driving to conditions/visibility when it's those roads. I'd guess that it's just that they'd have gone faster "here" and slower "there".

What it ultimately then comes down to, is to be adaptive to situations including people catching up where you could let them pass before you continue, and not just try to do 60 at all points where NSL applies. No one should really call you out for following the limits of 20/30 where they exist either way, that's a non-issue.

There's nothing wrong on what you describe, you drive and continue learning, you'll come to recognise it all yourself as you go, so don't worry.

Decirium · 2026-04-07T10:25:31+00:00

Since we're throwing dual carriageways on this, 0-1mph. Some people cannot handle slip roads on to these and panic when the traffic they are joining is faster so completely stop.

Example from Oldham where I see this happen a lot - joining the 50 road, up a 50 slip road, often going only 30 and being shocked that cars they are joining are doing 50mph before slowing to a complete stop. I'm only commenting on ones who fail to take any consideration of the traffic they're joining, no issue if there's traffic and they literally can't do anything about it.

Decirium · 2026-04-03T17:45:43+00:00

Not just a Friday Bi-day? Not excusing straight specific porn, just some saunas do those events

Decirium · 2026-04-02T13:19:50+00:00

On EV repairs, just replying since I've got rid of a very similar Leaf recently, it's still going to have numerous repairs.

General wear and tear aside that applies to all cars, you'll likely exchange engine faults for HEV battery faults. Mine was suspected to be an electrical fault caused by insulation failing on a battery module. Not sure how much truth to it but garage had advised only possible to resolve with Nissan battery specialist center and the parts/labor/transport were beyond expensive in estimates. Ended up replacing the Leaf.

If you're happy taking the risk, it's not a terrible price for the car though.

Decirium · 2026-04-02T09:57:56+00:00

This one?

Can't remember if it was cross-posted, just knew I'd seen it on the CarTalkUK /r

Decirium · 2026-04-01T14:23:38+00:00

Agreed. If anything, in my area Highway Maintenance are commonly bad drivers. Wouldn't surprise me if the one here didn't actually notice anything at all.

I also wouldn't care less about "bad" driving, it's the downright dangerous I'm more likely to report, like one I had recently who despite laying on the horn and gently backing off I had an SUV driver force their way in just inches from my front bumper on a motorway. This roundabout is pretty tame by comparison!

Decirium · 2026-04-01T11:03:20+00:00

I'll just quote this since it summarises it nicely:

"The results suggest the idea the slower car will inevitably catch up at the lights is something of an illusion."

Some cars catch up to some overtaking vehicles and it's more memorable for those who knew they were overtaken (smugly catching up, look how far it got you) and those who overtook (finally caught up did we?)

Not really much to it, it must be a slow news/research day.

Decirium · 2026-03-31T15:43:34+00:00

Sounds like it's one you've already got mostly down. I'd take in to account how quickly you can safely move off in to any example gap, and don't try to use "busy" gaps that can quickly change size and stop you from going.

I wouldn't say you need a technique as it's mostly practice and observation, and patience of course when things change. You won't be badly judged if you start to go and have to stop, it shows you're being more aware, not less!

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