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//Speeding is a civil matter, not a criminal one so she should’ve simply paid the fine or taken the public course.//
Speeding is a criminal offence, and it is dealt with in a criminal, magistrates' court. Having said that, traffic offences are recorded by the DVLA, and a note is made on your licence.
uk.legal.narkive.com/NYApF8Br/is-speeding-a-civil-or-criminal-offence