MarkMas
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I think I should make it clear that we are in a theoretical Stradale scenario, where Blondie is driving it (as per usual) and I am harnessed in the passenger seat making squeaking noises.
I think I should make it clear that we are in a theoretical Stradale scenario, where Blondie is driving it (as per usual) and I am harnessed in the passenger seat making squeaking noises.
Yes, having some documentation regarding who actually owns the car (i.e. not the driver) would appear to be important. The Q is, what form would that documentation take? If the V5 is (most likely) in the driver's name, then what would constitute acceptable evidence that the owner is someone else, ideally someone not on the trip?I suppose it is 'owner of the vehicle at the time of the offense' so it is no good the driver (Harry) giving or selling the car to the co-driver (Blondie) as the cops start to 'immobilise'.
Oh, that's why Blondie has harnesses, to stop you flailing around in terror.I think I should make it clear that we are in a theoretical Stradale scenario, where Blondie is driving it (as per usual) and I am harnessed in the passenger seat making squeaking noises.
Yes, agreed, staying within the limit is the best way to avoid being stopped and not more than 50 kph over is the best way of keeping the consequences manageable. I just can't believe how quickly @Doohickey reversed past us all on the way up to Calais. It was reckless, I tell you, reckless.Obviously the best option is to keep within the speed limit or at least within the 50 kmph over to avoid any chance of confiscation.
There were a number of drivers at Dieppe on Monday afternoon all complaining about a speed trap on the run in, most were clocked at around 170 kmph which on the Autoroute is just under the 50 mph limit and they received on the spot fines from €50 to €95. One was just over this limit and was being threatened with confiscation but it was the son driving his Dads car who was sat in the passenger seat, once the Gendarmes were aware of this, evidenced by a V5, they just fined them €150 and sent them on their way.
Yes, having some documentation regarding who actually owns the car (i.e. not the driver) would appear to be important. The Q is, what form would that documentation take? If the V5 is (most likely) in the driver's name, then what would constitute acceptable evidence that the owner is someone else, ideally someone not on the trip?
Are you proposing a 'car keys in a bowl' situation..?So everyone should just swap cars at the start of the trip?
I think that's another subject completelyAre you proposing a 'car keys in a bowl' situation..?
Phew!I think that's another subject completely
Actually £45-£90 is still cheaper than a track day , and well worth it if you dont get pointsObviously the best option is to keep within the speed limit or at least within the 50 kmph over to avoid any chance of confiscation.
There were a number of drivers at Dieppe on Monday afternoon all complaining about a speed trap on the run in, most were clocked at around 170 kmph which on the Autoroute is just under the 50 mph limit and they received on the spot fines from €50 to €95. One was just over this limit and was being threatened with confiscation but it was the son driving his Dads car who was sat in the passenger seat, once the Gendarmes were aware of this, evidenced by a V5, they just fined them €150 and sent them on their way.
Huh...based on the crew here, I just assumed that (like me) no one had any assets in their own names...
Let’s not go there“harnessed” making squeaking noises.
V5 doesn't matter (in theory at least) as that only shows who the registered keeper is. The important thing is that someone else owns your car.Given people can assume and identify as different sexes, I imagine my Strad will be owned by Mrs Samantha Scaf this time next year and the v5 and sales invoice will reflect that.
Actually, let's.Let’s not go there
You should make a video. People will pay for that sort of thing!I think I should make it clear that we are in a theoretical Stradale scenario, where Blondie is driving it (as per usual) and I am harnessed in the passenger seat making squeaking noises.
You know, that's not a bad idea...So everyone should just swap cars at the start of the trip?
I refer my learned friend to 'onlyfans', where such titillations are readily available at the click of a button and the flash of a credit card.You should make a video. People will pay for that sort of thing!
Eb
Agreed, but it’s a no cost option with no consequence over here and would support the bill of sale.V5 doesn't matter (in theory at least) as that only shows who the registered keeper is. The important thing is that someone else owns your car.
Best wishes,
Adriana