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Just for your info........
The advice is based on the following information supplied:
How long had you held your licence at the time of the alleged offence?
Less than 2 years - full driving licence.
How many penalty points have been endorsed on your driving licence in the 3 years prior to the offence under review?
0.
Speed limit?
70 mph (Motorway).
Speed alleged?
91 mph.
Calculations
Excess of speed limit
21 mph.
Percentage over limit
30%.
Maximum Penalty/Court Guidelines
The information detailed below is by way of a guideline only and does not amount to a specific legal opinion. It does not take into account regional or local variations. If reference is made to a Court Summons, the information supplied is based on the recommended sentencing powers available to Magistrates. However, inevitably Magistrates exercise their discretion in different ways.
If a disqualification is imposed by way of an instant ban for the offence, you will not receive penalty points as well.
Will I be offered a Speed Awareness Court?
Although you can attempt to persuade the Police to offer a speed awareness course, the decision is entirely at their discretion and there is no obligation to offer a course at any stage. Most Police forces will only offer courses to first time offenders or to motorists who have committed a relatively minor offence.
*** If you are offered a speed awareness course and comply with the terms, the following information will not be relevant. ***
Will I be offered a Fixed Penalty Notice?
Yes.
Maximum penalty points?
If you accept a Fixed Penalty Notice: 3.
*** Warning: If you reach 6 penalty points within the first 2 years of passing your driving test, your licence will be revoked. ***
New Drivers Act / Revocation of Driving Licence