Is absolutely everyone a moron?

[Captain Jack]

So, like... I got caught speeding... again - 39 in a 30 by a mobile van. Fair enough (you useless plods).

I got offered a "Speed Awareness" bollocks course, to which I said yes. Saves 3 points and maybe I'd actually learn something. Anyway, on the form in "Additional Information" section, I said that I would not be able to attend between 28th Aug and 14th Sept as I am on holiday (and abroad). Guess when they "invited" me to attend? Yep, 4th Sept... AND to get a different date, I have to pay an additional £30 on top of the original £60. Courtesy of Somerset County Coucil.. (you fkwits)

My blood is evaporating...

[DaiRees]

Tw@ts!

Don't suppose there's any point in trying to point this out to them?

PS: You naughty naughty boy CJ!!!

[Captain Jack]

I'll give them a gentle call tomorrow but I'll have to take it on the chin methinks.

P.S. Yes, I know, I know...

[teamster1975]

The b@stards! Still at least you won't get the points, we don't get that option in Surrey

[HimBigChief]

That's what you get for getting caught! [Clarkson voice]Not that I advocate speeding, obviously...[/Clarkson voice]

I hope they let you change the date as you did particularly specify you couldn't attend between those dates on the form, so fingers crossed!

[jasper5]

Idiots!

Council officials are stupid!

[steve_earwig]

It's part of the job description

[Welly]

When you ring them you should be able to sort it but be nice on the phone.

They should waiver the £30.00 addition because you did specify the dates on the additional info. The £30.00 charge is most likely for people who miss or otherwise try to cancel at late notice their appointments.

Good luck chap.

[Captain Jack]

I am shocked. I phoned up SCC and explained to the lady what happened. She brought up my "file" - I feel like a criminal now - and immediately saw that I DID say I couldn't attend the specified dates on the form. She was very apologetic and rescheduled for later on in September without the extra £30.

Turns out there still is humanity and common sense left in the world...

The b@stards! Still at least you won't get the points, we don't get that option in Surrey

They probably do, but you need to be doing a certain speed. As far as I know it's:

35-39mph in 30
47-49mph in 40
57mph in 50

Anything else and you won't be offered a course.

[teamster1975]

I'm glad you've got that sorted Alex!
The first time I was caught I was doing 34 in a 30, the copper was a prize @rsehole
2nd time I was on the bike, caught me doing 42 in a 30, I was "maneuvering" round a tw@t that had cut me up (I deserved that one!)

[Welly]

There, see, listen to Uncle Welly - I told you you'd be fine

Last time I enquired about getting my SP50 removed from year 2000 I was told it would cost £30.00 to do that

[teamster1975]

Last time I enquired about getting my SP50 removed from year 2000 I was told it would cost £30.00 to do that

I did a crafty on that point; I waited until I moved house & sent my license off for the address to be changed. They automatically took the points off!

[Captain Jack]

Last time I enquired about getting my SP50 removed from year 2000 I was told it would cost £30.00 to do that

I did a crafty on that point; I waited until I moved house & sent my license off for the address to be changed. They automatically took the points off!

Interesting, but then does it cost for the address to be changed?

[Welly]

Address changes are free but they never took mine off when I moved, although I suppose the penalty wasn't 5 years old at that point. I'm sure 5 years is the cut-off point.

Maybe I should move house again to save the £30.00, yeah that'll show em

[teamster1975]

Lucky timing on my part I know (mind you I had moved a year earlier )
The points are valid for 3 years and can be removed after 4.