SPEEDING fines - someone please help me

[princess901028]

Hi I am in a terrible state, I hope someone can help me.

 

I had 6 speeding tickets, same camera

From jan to about may this year. A friend

Of mine uses my car often so figured out she was

Driving on those dates and sent her name and address off.

 

Today I had a call from the met Police asking me to meet them to discuss this. They wanted to come to my house

But I said I wasn't comfortable so said I would come to

The police station (as lets face it how do I know they are police)

 

Anyway they have asked me to come in trow morning at 8am

 

My question is, what are my rights? I'm worried because she no longer lives in the country and were not friends anymore. What also worries me is, what if it

Was me driving and I've said it was her? I'm sure I've got it

Right, I was at work on those days but my mum was very ill and my life's a mess so I didn't know if I was

Coming or going at the time

 

Please anyone some advice would be GRATEFULLY recieved before trow morning.

 

Thanks P

X

[raydetinu]

what happened with those tickets, did you say they were hers on all occasions? or have you accepted some of them?

were they gatso cameras, flash from behind or trevu flash in front ( wiil have picture of driver)?

Most people notice the flash when caught, so you must be sure it was not you.

The police want to interview regarding the claim that it was not you driving ( as registered keeper ) and blaming somebody else, so you have to be sure and get friend to own up for the dates, and you can prove it was not you.

If they suspect you are deceiving them they will consider charging with trying to pervert the cause of justice, which is very serious ( potential and likely jail sentence ).

If they mention this or are considering this charge then you stop talking and get a solicitor quick.

In fact would suggest you speak to a solicitor before going to the police station!

[princess901028]

Yes her on all occasions. She is out of the country, I don't have contact for her anymore..

 

It's one of those cameras that looks like a CCTV camera, but is yellow, so assuming from the front? But there very high up so 50/50 on photos

 

They have said they want a chat and not necessarily and interview but I'm very aware of saying something wrong.

 

I am 90% sure it was her driving but now that small niggles telling me something's wrong. I know she isn't the role model citizen so maybe she doesn't have a license anymore?

 

So do I go into the meeting and just tell them what's happened? What if they pull out a photo of me driving? Do I then not say anythin and get a solicitor or do I just say I made a mistake? Or if they show me a photo and it isn't her driving? I'm so confused

 

I really don't know what to do. I know anything I say is critical should I get in trouble here.

 

Thank you for the advice.

[Conniff]

If you are worried they might pull up a photo of you, then you can't be sure it was her driving, all sounds rather fishy.

[citizenB]

If you have the dates then you simply need to ensure you have proof that you werent driving - if you were working then perhaps a statement from a colleague / employer.

[assisted blonde]

I assume that your friend was insured to drive your car?

[princess901028]

Yes as far I know she is insured, she has her own car but she had a crash and it was being repaired.

 

Yes sure I can prove where I was once I know dates.

 

Thanks for your help.

[raydetinu]

you should know the dates as they would have been on the forms they sent you regarding the speeding tickets!!!! you would have had one form for each offence!

good luck anyway, the only general advice I can give is tell the truth and dont try and get clever, that will make them suspicious and may just charge you anyway.

[firstclassx]

This situation seems a little odd, but "Attempting to pervert the course of justice" may get mentioned later on by the police.... I'd be inclined to go "no comment" entirely if you are genuinely not guilty until solicitor present AND the evidence has been reviewed....

 

You asked what are your rights:

 

=To remain silent or go "no comment"

=You don't have to turn up for your appointment, but you may be liable to arrest or summonsed

=You can have a solicitor / free, initial legal advice

 

If you are guilty, I'd recommend full co-operation with the police at an early stage.

 

If you are unsure of something, ASSUME the worst, (i.e. they have full HD colour pictures of you driving), and act accordingly. They might just be fishing at the moment.

Edited September 19, 2012 by firstclassx