After learning about fixing my own car, I've had a think about my driving skills. I'm trying to fine tunes these a little, as I have got a bit sloppy!
Surveys suggest that over half of drivers in the UK exceed the 30mph speed limit in urban areas at some point when they are driving. This statistic (courtesy of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) shows just how easy it is to fall into the speeding trap and be hounded with penalty points and speeding fines.
What happens if I have been caught speeding?
If you are stopped by police for speeding, you may be given a fixed penalty speeding ticket. However, in cases where you were travelling well above the speed limit, you will have to attend a Magistrates court hearing and will be issued with a court summons at a later date.
Alternatively, you could be caught for a speeding offence by a speed camera where you will not be stopped and notified. Instead, the registered keeper of the car will be sent a notice of intended prosecution form within 14 days. The form will specify what date, time and location the car was caught speeding. You will be required to confirm who the driver was at that time.
Once you have confirmed this, you will either be offered a fixed penalty or a court summons will be issued if you were travelling well above the speed limit.
In all cases you can appeal against the decision and argue your case in the Magistrates Court.
What can be done? Solicitors can look at the evidence of the device used and give you a breakdown of all the required steps which are required to be able to prosecute you successfully. They can look at simple steps such as whether a valid calibration certificate is in place and more complex procedures such as distance and alignment checks, so you can be confident in the defence of your matter.
What are the punishments for speeding?
Driving offence cases involving low speeds will usually result in three to six penalty points and a speeding fine of up to £2,500.
If you have been convicted of driving well over the speed limit, it is possible for you to be disqualified from driving.
Take care!
Surveys suggest that over half of drivers in the UK exceed the 30mph speed limit in urban areas at some point when they are driving. This statistic (courtesy of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) shows just how easy it is to fall into the speeding trap and be hounded with penalty points and speeding fines.
What happens if I have been caught speeding?
If you are stopped by police for speeding, you may be given a fixed penalty speeding ticket. However, in cases where you were travelling well above the speed limit, you will have to attend a Magistrates court hearing and will be issued with a court summons at a later date.
Alternatively, you could be caught for a speeding offence by a speed camera where you will not be stopped and notified. Instead, the registered keeper of the car will be sent a notice of intended prosecution form within 14 days. The form will specify what date, time and location the car was caught speeding. You will be required to confirm who the driver was at that time.
Once you have confirmed this, you will either be offered a fixed penalty or a court summons will be issued if you were travelling well above the speed limit.
In all cases you can appeal against the decision and argue your case in the Magistrates Court.
What can be done? Solicitors can look at the evidence of the device used and give you a breakdown of all the required steps which are required to be able to prosecute you successfully. They can look at simple steps such as whether a valid calibration certificate is in place and more complex procedures such as distance and alignment checks, so you can be confident in the defence of your matter.
What are the punishments for speeding?
Driving offence cases involving low speeds will usually result in three to six penalty points and a speeding fine of up to £2,500.
If you have been convicted of driving well over the speed limit, it is possible for you to be disqualified from driving.
Take care!
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