CONTACT US

85mph In A 50mph Bellshill Bypass Not Guilty

Kept Licence
Hamilton Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court

This is a common site for speed detection as drivers often treat the A725 as a continuation of the motorway rather than taking cognisance of the reduced speed limit. Our client on this occasion was on the receiving end of a VASCAR check which suggested his speed was 85mph in the 50mph limit. Having identified a technical line of defence, our no case to answer submission was upheld and our client was acquitted of the charge.

Published: 15/06/2017

Need help with a similar case?

Contact Us

See also

Sheriff Rejects Police Evidence In Speeding Charge

Our client was accused of speeding at 101mph on the M74. Following a speeding trial the Sheriff decided that the police officers did not give credible or reliable evidence and found our client not guilty of the charge. Despite stating that he was very experienced, one road traffic officer claimed that he could not tell the Court the difference between a saloon and an estate car. This was a great result. There was no risk to our client's licence and was defended solely on a point of principle....