Speeding and wrong info = FAC Revocation and Seizure
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I completely agree that he appears to have been wronged…however, the last 3 of these videos (all by fieldsports TV) the person has gone on about how upsetting it was and in this one he says how upset the dog was!! I mean, c’mon….it’s almost scripted.
Also, as with the last one I saw (marital/child custody issues) the person speaking is a bit vague on the allegations (saying “if it is correct it was a genuine mistake) which again seems a little odd.
I understand you can forget things - I genuinely can’t remember when my last speeding conviction was - but I would (and did) mention it during the interview with the FEO when I did my last renewal.
All seems a bit odd.
I am glad fieldsports TV are doing something about these instances however we need to be careful not to be overly dramatic in these as it then loses a bit of credibility in my opinion.
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Gixer
Also, as with the last one I saw (marital/child custody issues) the person speaking is a bit vague on the allegations (saying “if it is correct it was a genuine mistake) which again seems a little odd.
I understand you can forget things - I genuinely can’t remember when my last speeding conviction was - but I would (and did) mention it during the interview with the FEO when I did my last renewal.
All seems a bit odd.
I am glad fieldsports TV are doing something about these instances however we need to be careful not to be overly dramatic in these as it then loses a bit of credibility in my opinion.
Regards,
Gixer
A genuine question - if you can’t remember previous convictions, is there a way that you can contact the police or FEO and ask for a print out or something??
@bobthedog @Stalker1962 may know?
Regards,
Gixer
@bobthedog @Stalker1962 may know?
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Gixer
Freedom off information cost me a tenner last time I did it police have to tell you what they have on you
Think I just went on police website was ten years ago
I really feel for the guy and totally sympathise but if you do 100mph on motorbike (or in a car) you are just giving the police a reason to take it away. He also forgot about an offence. It is his responsibility to disclose it. The form is very clear. He claims to know nothing of the road rage incident. It does strike me as strange that the police would investigate a crime and decide NFA due to lack of evidence without interviewing him, bit I suppose it is possible... doesn't completely add up if you ask me!
Not sure on the 100mph thing….many vehicles now don’t need much time or efforts to get to way above this figure…
Bare in mind it was a motorcycle - many larger capacity bikes will happily hit 105mph in first gear….and they have 6 gears!
I honestly believe speed limits should be reviewed and some of the motorways and DCW’s should have speed limits increased. Having lived in an area where the speed limit was 85mph on the motorway and driven in an autobahn it seemed far more efficient.
100mph was a major big deal in the days of Morris travellers and mini’s but now it’s really not that big a deal and doesn’t indicate you are joining a crime syndicate (in my opinion)
Regards,
Gixer
If you go on the CRO (Criminal records office) website you can request a free copy of any criminal convictions, this I believe is also where the Police check your records, make sure you do it several weeks before you need the information as they are not always quick responding. for non criminal motoring offenses which wont be on the CRO check you need to apply to the DVLA . A bit of a pain but if you do it all well in advance of needing it you should have everything to hand when its required.
I used to drive a Porsche 911 Turbo. I wont be silly enough to say anything further on a public forum!
As I say I totally sympathise with him. You're probably right about the 70mph speed limit, but it is what is currently in law and he was 30 mph over. That is an absolute offence so its going to be difficult to argue.
As I say I totally sympathise with him. You're probably right about the 70mph speed limit, but it is what is currently in law and he was 30 mph over. That is an absolute offence so its going to be difficult to argue.
I would also hazard a guess that if a poll was done above 70% would have had a speeding or traffic offence at some point in the last ten years - I can’t see how it effects your suitability to hold a firearm unless you have numerous repeated offences showing blatant disregard.
I used to visit the Isle of Man and when coming home the 70mph ride felt like you could get off and walk!
Regards,
Gixer
if speeding is such a significant crime then they should also remove the vehicle by a similar knock on the door for all such speeding convictions. you can get caught speeding just because they have lowered the speed limit temporarily to reduce pollution, which has nothing to do with safety on the road.
bobthedug
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In my experience which was gained during a short attachment working with a local FEO, simply put in an approx year.
If they wish to obtain further information, it's easily done.
Its the complete omission that raises eyebrows.
That same question is often asked and similar advice to what I've said is dispensed.
Edit: After posting this response, I actually recall an applicant who had put down a speeding conviction on his SGC application from around 10 years back but couldn't recall any more about it.
A quick revealed that he hadn't been done for speeding but was actually involved in knocking down a pedestrian, as he had a beer or two, he panicked and made off from the locus. Subsequently a vehicle pursuit with a marked police vehicle occurred and he thereafter crashed and was arrested.
Speeding was about the only thing he wasn't done with!
He was very vague and esasive when pressed as to why he couldn't recall the entire incident.
Needless to say, his application was submitted with a recommendation of a refusal.
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Did the video say what the speed limit was when he was caught doing 100? I couldn’t pick it out
70mph limit I believe.
Richards8248
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Go on DVLA website you can check your license history....I even put old sp30 down even though it was well gone.......better looking at it than for it
Franchi Matt
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Hmmmm be interesting to see where this ends up. He's right in a few respects - when I did my initial application during the first visit from my FEO he picked up a couple of previous incidents that I had completely forgotten about - although I did declare a couple of involvements with the police- of which I was initially the victim and defended myself (messy divorce- inlaws became outlaws).
Even at my last renewal I had forgotten the same incidents I did during the grant, all without consequence.
I was also told that motoring offences and 'wrong place wrong time' incidents would all result in my licence being revoked- he also mentioned road rage or any form of displayed aggression were also reason to revoke the licence - which is understandable.
Thing is with stories told - your only hearing one side.
Even at my last renewal I had forgotten the same incidents I did during the grant, all without consequence.
I was also told that motoring offences and 'wrong place wrong time' incidents would all result in my licence being revoked- he also mentioned road rage or any form of displayed aggression were also reason to revoke the licence - which is understandable.
Thing is with stories told - your only hearing one side.
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