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What shall I expect not sure on new speeding regulations
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I was caught out last year doing 43 in a 30 zone. Coming from unfamiliar rural area into edges of town I saw the 40 but did not see the 30 further down the road. No excuses I was given 3 points and £100 fine.
I know they have made the penalties more severe, they are all listed on this page -you have to scroll down a bit but there is some useful info.
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I know they have made the penalties more severe, they are all listed on this page -you have to scroll down a bit but there is some useful info.
https:/
Better if people don't guess:
"You could be sent on a speed awareness course."
(See below)
"3 points if ur a new driver (2 year) you may have ur liscence [revoked]"
The New drivers regulations state that a driver who accumulates six or more points within two years of passing his first driving test (with the dates of the offence(s) being used to calculate the two years and with any points accumulated before he passed his test counting towards the total) has his licence revoked by the DVLA. There is no appeal against this process (it is carried out by the DVLA administratively, not by a court judicially) and it means he must apply for a new provisional licence and pass his test (both parts) again.
There are no new speeding regulations. In April 2017 the Magistrates' Sentencing Guidelines were amended to provide for harsher penalties for the most serious offences that went to court. There were no changes to anything else and the change was badly reported in the press.
For offences committed in a 30mph limit enforcement is not normally taken below 35mph. (Yes, I know some people say they have seen enforcement below that level, that's why I said "normally").
Speeds up to 42mph will see the offer of a Speed Awareness Course (provided the offence was not in Scotland, where courses are not offered, and that one had not been done for an offence that occured in the three years prior to the latest one). This costs the driver about £90 and half a day of his time, but no penalty points.
Speeds between 43mph and 50mph will see the offer of a fixed penalty of £100 and three points.
Speeds above 50mph will be dealt with in court. Speeds of 51mph or more fall into the top band of seriousness in the sentencing guidelines (the one that was altered in April 2017). Such offences will see a fine of one and a half week's net income (reduced by a third for a guilty plea), a surcharge of 10% of the fine (minimum £30), £85 costs (again, assuming a guilty plea) and either six points or a ban of up to 56 days.
So, banana, you should see the offer of a fixed penalty of £100 and three points. Make sure you respond to the request for driver's details by naming yourself as the driver within the 28 days allowed. Failure to do so sees you commit a more serious offence which means a court visit, a hefty fine, six points and an insurance crippling endorsement code (MS90). Also, when you receive the offer make sure you accept it in the 28 days allowed by sending in your £100 and your licence. Do not forget your licence - many do and that means the offer will be withdrawn and the matter referred to court.
"You could be sent on a speed awareness course."
(See below)
"3 points if ur a new driver (2 year) you may have ur liscence [revoked]"
The New drivers regulations state that a driver who accumulates six or more points within two years of passing his first driving test (with the dates of the offence(s) being used to calculate the two years and with any points accumulated before he passed his test counting towards the total) has his licence revoked by the DVLA. There is no appeal against this process (it is carried out by the DVLA administratively, not by a court judicially) and it means he must apply for a new provisional licence and pass his test (both parts) again.
There are no new speeding regulations. In April 2017 the Magistrates' Sentencing Guidelines were amended to provide for harsher penalties for the most serious offences that went to court. There were no changes to anything else and the change was badly reported in the press.
For offences committed in a 30mph limit enforcement is not normally taken below 35mph. (Yes, I know some people say they have seen enforcement below that level, that's why I said "normally").
Speeds up to 42mph will see the offer of a Speed Awareness Course (provided the offence was not in Scotland, where courses are not offered, and that one had not been done for an offence that occured in the three years prior to the latest one). This costs the driver about £90 and half a day of his time, but no penalty points.
Speeds between 43mph and 50mph will see the offer of a fixed penalty of £100 and three points.
Speeds above 50mph will be dealt with in court. Speeds of 51mph or more fall into the top band of seriousness in the sentencing guidelines (the one that was altered in April 2017). Such offences will see a fine of one and a half week's net income (reduced by a third for a guilty plea), a surcharge of 10% of the fine (minimum £30), £85 costs (again, assuming a guilty plea) and either six points or a ban of up to 56 days.
So, banana, you should see the offer of a fixed penalty of £100 and three points. Make sure you respond to the request for driver's details by naming yourself as the driver within the 28 days allowed. Failure to do so sees you commit a more serious offence which means a court visit, a hefty fine, six points and an insurance crippling endorsement code (MS90). Also, when you receive the offer make sure you accept it in the 28 days allowed by sending in your £100 and your licence. Do not forget your licence - many do and that means the offer will be withdrawn and the matter referred to court.
