What does the "SR" mean?

I just noticed on my Registration Certificate (UK) that my car is described
as a Volvo 740 GL SR. What does the SR bit signify? I ask because I just got
a nice letter from the Fife Constabulary telling me I got caught doing 80mph
in a 70 mph zone. (bugger!) and on their form it said SR, so I looked out my
Registration Form. I've never heard of this "SR" before. Anyone know?
PS what is the fine for a first speeding offence? I'm really hacked off
because it's the first time I've ever been caught out in cars or bikes
GRRRRR!!!!, and my kids think it's really funny that I got caught, bugger
them.
I hate these mobile, out of the back of a van speed trap things. Can they
really park illegally and take readings? This one was parked on the verge of
a dual carriageway on the grass at the side of the road, just after a
laybye. Damned sure if I parked where he was I'd get charged with illegal
parking. Ah Well !!!!!

 

Would your car happen to have a sunroof?

 

Nope, no sunroof.

 

PS what is the fine for a first speeding offence? I'm really hacked off

3 points, £60 fine... and i believe you're meant to tell your insurance
company too. The fine's not really the problem - it's the insurance!

Interesting question - they don't have their flashing lights on, I'm not
sure whether it's legal or not... would be interesting to know (not that I'm
going to be the one to tell them!!).

Mark

 

SR???????


Is it Stolen Recovered?

About mentioning points to insurance. Yes do, but it will make little to no
difference to your premium. If you however have an accident and have NOT
declared them, void your insurance. Making you responsible for paying for
damages to ALL parties involved. On top of that you are also breaking the
law, as you would be driving your vehicle with NO insurance.

Rumours have been circulating that if you do not sign the form, sent by the
nice Contabulary/Council. You are in fact not admitting to driving the
vehicle at time of conviction and therefore not liable to the fines and
points, because they cannot prove your guilt.

By the way people actually got away scot free from prosecution by NOT
signing the form.

Thing is, do you want to battle it with the courts or just admit guilt?

3 points is the norm for just 10mph over the limit, however if you were over
100mph it would be an instant ban. Unless you are good at grovelling to the
courts. Even then it would be a hefty fine!

 

About mentioning points to insurance. Yes do, but it will make little to
no

Doesn't seem to be the case with me - my quotes with many companies are
around £100 higher when I add on 3 points... that's a considerable
difference. However being under 25 means my premium's a lot anyway!

Under UK law, you're required to tell the police who's driving the car if
asked. Interestingly enough, if the UK joins the EU, under European law we
wouldn't be required to tell the police who was driving at the time
(invasion of privacy laws are a little different).

Mark

 

Because there's more to the internet than hits alone, Mark Seeley
wrote:

[..]
This sounds like an urban myth to me. I'm pretty sure that if you do
not name a driver, you the owner are deemed to be responsible.
Something like that.

As the UK joined the EU over 30 years ago, I'd say this is doubtful
information, too.



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Stewart Hargrave

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Rumours have been circulating that if you do not sign the form, sent by

Ok, I obviously got something a little wrong there! If you know anyone who
watches Top Gear (I think the ep aired in the UK on Sunday 23rd - ie
yesterday) they explained the details of it... I don't have a copy
unfortunately. Would be interested if anyone remembers though.

Mark

 

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: Under UK law, you're required to tell the police who's driving the car if
: asked. Interestingly enough, if the UK joins the EU, under European law we
: wouldn't be required to tell the police who was driving at the time
: (invasion of privacy laws are a little different).
:
: Mark
:
And in fact you get a £100 fine AND three points for not complying with the law
which says you MUST give requested information truthfully.

Cheers, Peter.

 

Because there's more to the internet than hits alone, Mark Seeley
wrote:

It's prolly something to do with the Social Chapter - the bit of the
Maastricht Treaty that Thatcher got an exemption from (before trying
to weedle out of ratifying the whole thing altogether), only for Blair
to later sign up for it. However, since then, the government's
implimentation of it has been a little less than enthusiastic.

I still reckon the basis of the theory is an urban myth, but it'll
probably buy a few lawyers some expensive cars in finding out.


--

Stewart Hargrave

I run on beans - laser beans


For email, replace 'SpamOnlyToHere' with my name

 

But the law does not require you to sign. So you can give the
information without signing.

There is a case going in front of the High Court - probably febuary to
determine this...

Sean

 

In my local paper there are details of a chap who was fined £150 plus £35
expenses and awarded three points on his licence for this same offence.

Cheers, Peter.

:
:
: :
: <snipped>
:
: : Under UK law, you're required to tell the police who's driving the car if
: : asked. Interestingly enough, if the UK joins the EU, under European law we
: : wouldn't be required to tell the police who was driving at the time
: : (invasion of privacy laws are a little different).
: :
: : Mark
: :
: And in fact you get a £100 fine AND three points for not complying with the
law
: which says you MUST give requested information truthfully.
:
: Cheers, Peter.
:
:
:

 

The magistrates have something like a 96% conviction rate because they
will normally side with the CPS if something is unclear. However there
is nothing in law to say that you must sign. The DPP vs Broomfield
case that they quote as case law is garbage and in fact not relavent
but the Mags still convict. Wait till Feb when the law will be
clarified.

Sean

 

Got the following email from the DVLA. Now off to search the web for the
meaning. Being a Volvo 740 estate automatic, I doubt the S stands for sports
!! LOL

Thank you for your e-mail.

The Volvo company manufactures many different variants of the Volvo 740. Two
of these variants are the "Volvo 740 GL" and the "Volvo 740 GL S/R".

A Volvo dealer would be able to describe the difference between the two
variants, and exactly which one your vehicle is. Alternatively, many car
books and magazines would contain this information.

The "SR" is not generated by DVLA, and certainly does not mean
"Stolen/Recovered".

I hope this is helpful.



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