Doing 45Mph In 30Mph Zone?

[BANANASPLITS]

What shall I expect not sure on new speeding regulations

[Bazile]

NJ

Is there a table (or other ) that shows what the penalties are for exceeding the limit for other levels i.e. 40 , 50 , 60 etc ?

[New Judge]

"Is there a table..."

There probably is, but I can tell you, baz:

Courses are offered up to (Limit + 10% + 9mph). So, up to 31 in a 20, 42 in a 30, 53 in a 40 etc.

Fixed penalties (£100 and 3 points) are offered up to +20mph in 20 and 30 limits (so, up to 40 and 50 respectively) and up to +25mph in all other limits.

A driver is entitled to decline a course if he wishes (and so be eligible for a Fixed Penalty) and he can decline a FP as well (and so see the matter dealt with in court).

All offences above those limits for the FPs are dealt with in court. When the matter goes to court (either because they are too fast for a fixed penalty or for any other reason) they are dealt with in accordance with the sentencing guidelines:

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

You will see reference to "Band A, B and C" fines. Band A is half a week's net income, Band B one week's and Band C one and a half week's. Fines are reduced by a third in the event of a guilty plea. In addition a "Victim Surcharge" of 10% of the fine will be payable (Min £30, Max £170). Finally prosecution costs £85 for a guilty plea, up to £620 for conviction following a trial) will be ordered.

So, compared to even the cheapest of court visits, a Fixed Penalty is good value!

[Bazile]

Thanks NJ

[spathiphyllum]

NJ i think new drivers (before 2 year) get 6 points for speeding or any offense

[bhg481]

spath - I think you're confused; new drivers lose their licence if they acquire 6 points ie they don't get twice the points for an offence, they lose theit licence for half the points.

[New Judge]

"NJ i think new drivers (before 2 year) get 6 points for speeding or any offense"

No they don't. They are sentenced (or offered courses and fixed penalties) in just the same way as anybody else. Only if they reach six points does the "New Drivers" legislation come into play. Where do you get such an idea from?

[New Judge]

And for your further information they can commit a more serious offence (such as driving with excess alcohol) which attracts an immediate mandatory ban or one which attracts a discretionary ban (such as excessive speeding) but not be subject to the New Drivers rules. That only applies to those who gain six points.

[BANANASPLITS]

Quick update £100 fine and 3 points could have been worse.
Lesson learnt but costly...