Speeding - 41 in a 30

wonton

Hi, I wondered if this has happened to anyone else?

This will be a band B offence where I'll get a fine, 4 to 6 points or a ban of 7 to 28 days.

Does anyone know if i'll have to go to court? I've a clean license at the moment.

Thanks

gardner1

wonton wrote: »

Hi, I wondered if this has happened to anyone else?

This will be a band B offence where I'll get a fine, 4 to 6 points or a ban of 7 to 28 days.

Does anyone know if i'll have to go to court? I've a clean license at the moment.

Thanks

looks like 4-6 points......have you had the official NIP or are you just guessing the 41 mph because 40mph make a big difference

If first offence and you've had licence more than 2 years a speed awareness course might be offered

wonton

I had the notice of prosecution stating the speed.
My query is will I have to go to court or will I get a reply telling me what my fine is etc?

TonyMMM

It will be an invitiation to attend a Speed Awareness Course, or if you are not eligible for that (i.e. you have done a course in the last three years) it will be a fixed penalty of 3pts and £100.

The higher penalties only become relevant if the case goes to court - and that will only happen if you choose to contest it, or you have too many points to accept a fixed penalty.

Comms69

No you don't have to go to court. You should get the reduction for a guilty plea


https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/item/speeding-revised-2017/2-speeding-revised-2017/

bizzisguy

2 years ago I received a NIP for 41 in a 30 (it was at 3am in the morning just after coming off a motorway and I wasn't aware it had dropped down that low before anyone tells me off lol)

You sound like you are just in the 10%+8 rule (30mph + 3mph + 8mph = 41mph) so there is a possibility that you will be offered a driver awareness course or 3 points Fixed Penalty.

Was it a speed camera?

I can recommend the course, it was actually quite enjoyable

It will depend on your local road safety partnership and their rules though!

wonton

This is the law now. For them to impose this, will I have to go court is my question? Has anyone had experience of this?

Band B

4-6 points or 7-28 days disqualification and a penalty of around 100% (between 75% and 125%) of your weekly income, applies to more serious offences:

31 to 40mph in a 20 limit
41 to 50mph in a 30 limit
56 to 65mph in a 40 limit
66 to 75mph in a 50 limit
81 to 90mph in an 60 limit
91 to 100mph in a 70 limit

Comms69

wonton wrote: »

I had the notice of prosecution stating the speed.
My query is will I have to go to court or will I get a reply telling me what my fine is etc?

You need to provide a breakdown of earnings and allowed outgoings so the court can work out your weekly surplus. If you don't do this it will be assumed for you at circa I believe £300


you get a discount for early guilty plea.

wonton

van I think Didn't even see it :-(

Comms69

Going to court can be beneficial.


You can plead guilty and provide mitigation.


e.g. no previous convictions.

W1zz

The speed is within the threshold guidelines of 10% plus 2 mph and 10% plus 9 mph.

By way of example within a speed limit of 30mph you should be offered the course at speeds of between 35mph and 42mph.

https://www.motordefencelawyers.co.uk/speed-awareness-driver-improvement-courses/