The trouble is with this debate, is, although there are set punishments for various crimes and misdemeanors, it is all too often left to the discretion of the Copper, or the Magistrate.......Magistrates are only able to use guidelines and along with the evidence presented to them, they make their decision on punishment........and this is often very inconsistent (and shit) throughout the land.........and if catching speeders or bikers is flavour of the month, or a particular magistrate dislikes motorcyclists, then the penalty will be a harsh one.
We know that 130mph is like fuck all in certain circumstances, but these people on the bench have never had any experience or exposure to modern bikes and high speed and think that 100mph+ is like warp speed, and cannot comprehend it, therefore thinking it is absolutely wreckless. All you can do is go to court well prepared, with a sensible and repentent attitude, in a hope to minimise the penalty.......and watch as the scum of society continue to get wrapped in cotton wool and given more benefits from the tax payer to pay their fines.
