81mph In A 50mph Limit On M8 Deserted

Kept Licence

Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Speeding cases involving the 50mph limit on the M8 are pretty common however this particular case didn’t even get off the ground as the Crown failed to serve papers in a legally competent manner within six months from the date of the alleged contravention. A good result as 81mph was pushing into disqualification territory.

Published: 26/06/2017

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81mph In A 50mph Limit On M8 Deserted

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