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He was driving a hired vehicle, which was unfamiliar to him and on a road unfamiliar to him.
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http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/uk/tory-tycoon-offers-fine-to-escape-speeding-ban-1-2829383
Still only banned for 2 months!
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"businessman caught speeding offered to pay a much bigger fine"
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Posted 12 years ago #
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Was the speedometer in Klingon?
Posted 12 years ago # -
I'm amazed he didn't succeed with his attempted bribe - I know someone who has exceed 12points on his license several times, but each time has been allowed to keep his license as to lose it would "risk his small business folding" if he couldn't drive.
Posted 12 years ago # -
Solicitor Greg Smith, defending Samuel, said:
His licence is crucial for his charitable and business interests. His entitlement to drive is essential for him.
Pity even solicitors don't recognise that it's a licence not an entitlement...
Robert
Posted 12 years ago # -
Sure he can afford to pay a driver for a couple of months......even more charitable, employ one full time and thus take someone from the dole queue!
Posted 12 years ago # -
@Pocopiglet, My thoghts exactly, if he is wealthy enough to pay a huge fine he can just emply someone to drive him around.
Posted 12 years ago #
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