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Moron caught speeding (www.bbc.co.uk)
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[-] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I'm confused by this article. It sounds like the normal fine is £65 and 3 points. But the judge says he has "a clear history" and had a reason to be speeding, so "that can't happen here." Instead, he gave Moron a £650 fine and 5 points.

Also, the offender's name is Moron, which is funny but not particularly relevant.

If the judge felt he had a mitigating explanation, why is the penalty worse than normal?

[-] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I think what's meant by "a clear history" is "an obvious history," and not "a flawless history;" ergo, the harsher penalty.

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