In court for ''Speeding''

di11on

Hi folks,

I got a speeding fine for thundering down the N4 at 91kmh in an 80kmh zone. When I went looking for the thing to pay it, I couldn't find it. I assumed I'd be sent a reminder.. like when your tax is late or like when you get a parking ticket.

Nope.

Garda appears at door and hands my shocked wife a summons.

So apparrently I now have to appear in court and there is no way out of it.

What a waste of court time!!! I don't dispute the charge and would have paid the fine if I could. Considering the backlog of cases in the courts, it seems to me that a simple reminder being sent out could free up a lot of court, and Garda time.

Anyway - now that I have to appear in court... how do I handle it? I intend to be super-apologetic. I don't dispute the charge and apologise for wasting court time.

What if the Garda doesn't turn up? Do I get off? If I've admitted to the charge - I suppose it doesn't matter that he hasn't turned up. Can the case go ahead if the Garda doesn't show?

I'd be grateful for any advice.

shoutman

This is not the legal discussion forum!!!! Read the stickeys then post this there, well im sure a mod will move it.

I always check back here hoping for an update on the boards court case and get annoyed when I find this. I'm a sad little man I know.

TheNog

di11on wrote:

What a waste of court time!!!

u are dead right. It is a waste of garda,court and ur time all because u couldn't be bothered to put the letter somewhere safe and pay the fine on time!!!!!!

i have no sympathy for u...