StopStart,
The view's great thanks.
Tradewind,
Until March this year I had three penalty points on my driving licence, for driving at 37mph in a 30mph speed limit. I was initially quite pi$$ed off and felt all the usual feelings "why don't they spend more time trying to catch real criminals?" etc etc. After the initial anger passed and I had time to reflect, and I've come to the conclusion that speed limits are there for a reason and that getting the points has been a good thing. I've become more aware of my speed at all times, and still am over three years since being caught. I guess it doesn't always work that way with other drivers?
I don't claim to be 100% spotlessly clean. I drive at 80mph on the motorways (most traffic cops won't be bothered if you drive safely and with decent seperation distance between you and the car in front). I certainly won't break a speed limit by more than 10-15%.....and frankly if you do, you're taking a gamble with your licence.