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I received a First Notice for speeding in Cape Town, which in itself is fairly normal, however the form doesn't state a fine amount. Am I going to have to go to court to deal with this?
 
JStrike said:
I received a First Notice for speeding in Cape Town, which in itself is fairly normal, however the form doesn't state a fine amount. Am I going to have to go to court to deal with this?
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Doesn't that usually mean you should bring your own lube?

What speed were you doing, and what was the zone?
 
What's a notice for? Payment of fine? Or is it a summons? If the latter, is there an option to settle and avoid court? Failing to appear as summonsed is itself a separate offence - contempt of court.
 
JStrike said:
I received a First Notice for speeding in Cape Town, which in itself is fairly normal, however the form doesn't state a fine amount. Am I going to have to go to court to deal with this?
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For you they don't specify an amount, because regardless of what it is, it's not a lot of money.

Just pay like R 88 000 (not a lot of money) via your internet banking, that should settle it.
 
If you go 30kmph over the speed limit in Cape Town (began last year Jan 2013), you do not receive a fine but need to appear in court. Their is no admission of guilt either. I received mine first notice mid Jan 2013, wrote to them and was told no admission of guilt, you will need to appear…. still waiting.

The courts are over burdened, so they finding it a little tough to manage this by-law in Cape Town :)
 
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I have to appear next week wednesday for a NAG fine. I was doing 92km/h in a 60km/h zone. I tried going to court last week to pay a fine but got turned away and told I have to explain my story to a magistrate.

I will give feedback on Wednesday after I've experienced the wrath of the law.
 
Am in the same boat. Was doing 92 in a 60 zone as well.
I also tried to resolve by going to court early. No luck. I have to appear.
Will be in court on the 3rd Feb.

Marco79, please keep us informed of what has happened as I would like to know what kind of fine I am looking at.
 
HPFM said:
If you go 30kmph over the speed limit in Cape Town (began last year Jan 2013), you do not receive a fine but need to appear in court. Their is no admission of guilt either. I received mine first notice mid Jan 2013, wrote to them and was told no admission of guilt, you will need to appear…. still waiting.

The courts are over burdened, so they finding it a little tough to manage this by-law in Cape Town :)
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Bloody hell, that is annoying. Thanks for the info though
 
Usually a minimum of R1000 for the first offence. It's the lowest I have ever seen handed out on a first offence - it may also depend on where you were speeding. For example, in a residential area near a school? You'll probably be nailed more. Had a buddy who did 103 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, was nailed with a R2500 fine because he was speeding in a road right next to a primary scool.
 
Got the same thing today... 91km in a 60km Zone, but to be fair it's Sir Lowry's Pass road (Cape Town), so not really a pedestrian road.
 
XennoX said:
Usually a minimum of R1000 for the first offence. It's the lowest I have ever seen handed out on a first offence - it may also depend on where you were speeding. For example, in a residential area near a school? You'll probably be nailed more. Had a buddy who did 103 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, was nailed with a R2500 fine because he was speeding in a road right next to a primary scool.
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It was the damn N1, which near the city is apparently only 80km/h, not 120km/h as per normal.
When you say first offence? Do you mean first offence of this type, or for speeding in general? I have had many tickets for speeding before, however this is the first time I have received this type of notice
 
JStrike said:
It was the damn N1, which near the city is apparently only 80km/h, not 120km/h as per normal.
When you say first offence? Do you mean first offence of this type, or for speeding in general? I have had many tickets for speeding before, however this is the first time I have received this type of notice
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First offence for excessive speeding.
 
marco79 said:
I have to appear next week wednesday for a NAG fine. I was doing 92km/h in a 60km/h zone. I tried going to court last week to pay a fine but got turned away and told I have to explain my story to a magistrate.

I will give feedback on Wednesday after I've experienced the wrath of the law.
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Hi Marco79.

Any feedback for us regarding your day in Court?

Just like to know what I can look forward to on Monday. :-)
 
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