9 points on licence

unforeseen

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82099200#Comment_82099200

With 6 points already on their licence, it wouldn't be considered

Savvy_Sue

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82098719#Comment_82098719

You know, I wouldn't be relying on a speed limiter: have you considered either some advanced driver training or a refresher with a driving instructor, in your own car? To my way of thinking, you must have picked up some poor driving habits, even if you are spectacularly unlucky or are surrounded by well-placed fixed cameras.

Is your car an automatic or a manual? When I was driving a manual, I found it helpful to stay in 3rd gear for 30 mph, 2nd for 20 mph and so on. Now have an automatic and it is really easy for speed to creep up without noticing. I try to change down and stay down, but the car doesn't always want to cooperate.

EnPointe

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82099200#Comment_82099200

you will only get a course Offered if

1. you have currently clean licence

2. your offending falls within the boundaries of being offered a course

sarahm3009

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82099590#Comment_82099590

I have to drive an automatic due to my condition. Speed limiter works for me.

sarahm3009

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82099227#Comment_82099227

it's nothing to do with six points. You will only be considered if you haven't taken the course in three years. In my case I have which is why I won't be offered

chrisw

Have Waze satnav running every time you're out in the car, either on your phone or the car screen, which warns you where the police and cameras are set up together with other hazards. It has saved me on numerous occasions. (Not that I condone speeding by the way.)

sarahm3009

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82099826#Comment_82099826

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82102014#Comment_82102014

yes I also use Waze thanks. It's a lifesaver

LightFlare

Be prepared to drive like a nun with a basket of kittens on the roof and a baby on the bonnet for the next 12 months.

One more offence and you could be facing loss of licence (and possibly motability car) for a few months.

Whilst exceptional hardship arguments are possible - 5 offences in a short period of time might not be viewed favourably (2 previous points,1 course, 1 current and 1 more)

Whilst Waze (or similar) are useful aids - nothing beats observation,awareness and knowledge.

It might be worthwhile brushing up on your Highway Code etc possibly even taking a couple of refresher lessons to brush up on limits and such

molerat

Being a modern car it likely screams at you for exceeding the speed limit !

It might be worthwhile brushing up on your Highway Code etc possibly even taking a couple of refresher lessons to brush up on limits and such

Agreed. Sorry to be harsh but the major factor in play here is poor driving skills and lack of awareness.

elsien

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82098719#Comment_82098719

Don’t rely on speed limiters to do your thinking for you. I always use them and they are a useful tool, but I still have points because you can get caught going from a 40 to a 30, or with variable speed limits on the motorway if you aren’t paying as much attention as you should be.