Frank_Butcher":1b83olt7 said:
But also worth noting that 42 in a 30 is possible disqualification. 86 in a 70 isn't (first offence). Context is everything in speeding offences and hence why the 34mph example earlier is possible even though Thomas is technically correct about the 35mph threshold.
I'd eat my socks if anyone was ever given a disqualification for 42 in a 30. Ignore the sentencing guidelines. 42 gets you a National Speed Awareness Course, anything up to and inclusive of 49mph will get you a fixed penalty (unless of course totting provisions mean you can't comply with a fixed penalty).
Context doesn't come a great deal into it.
It's the law. Police forces still adhere to the ACPO guidelines of 10% + 2mph.