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Speeding and awareness course
My son passed his driving test in April this year. In July he recieved a speeding ticket (38mph in a 30 zone),and was given 3 points and a fine or the option to attend a speed awareness course. He has opted to take the speed awareness course,therefore he will not get any penalty pionts.
Last week he obtained another speeding ticket(37 in a 30 zone). I am of the understanding that this recent offence carries 3 points,and there is no option of a course again. My question is, withhim only having passed his test 4 months ago,the New drivers act will apply. Will he only have 3 points and therefore escape a ban/fine/retest?
Last week he obtained another speeding ticket(37 in a 30 zone). I am of the understanding that this recent offence carries 3 points,and there is no option of a course again. My question is, withhim only having passed his test 4 months ago,the New drivers act will apply. Will he only have 3 points and therefore escape a ban/fine/retest?
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He will only have 3 points on his license I think. But should seriously think about slowing down! I've known two boys that have died in car crashes because they thought it was clever to drive fast and undoubtedly stupidly. I'm not trying to scare you, but just don't wanna hear of another poor person having their life cut short over something that can be prevented x
Yes, he will escape the ban/fine/retest, as long as he has taken the driving awareness course. As he won't have the 6 points on his license needed to take it away.
Although as roxie said, he needs to have it drilled into him that he's gotta slow down. He's only had his license 4 months, that is not a long time to get 2 speeding tickets.
In my own opinion driving awareness courses shouldn't apply to people this new to driving, as they should already know the importance of speed. But hey! That is just my opinion.
Although as roxie said, he needs to have it drilled into him that he's gotta slow down. He's only had his license 4 months, that is not a long time to get 2 speeding tickets.
In my own opinion driving awareness courses shouldn't apply to people this new to driving, as they should already know the importance of speed. But hey! That is just my opinion.
I did the speed awareness course last year. We were told that the course effectively wipes your slate clean, but if you get stopped again within a certain period of time then you don't get the option a second time. And a third time? Well ... bye-bye driving licence.
Also, depending on the severity of the offence, the court could decide on a harsher penalty than a fine, even if it's technically just a 'three-point' crime. A lad on the course I did had been done for driving without due care and attention, speeding and running a red light all at the same time. He got an 18-month ban as well as being ordered to attend the course. He was 19 and brave enough to admit all this to the group, as well as the fact that if it happened again then he was looking at prison. He *said* he'd learnt his lesson but I guess only time will tell.
As the other two have said, your son does need to slow down though. At best he'll look a pratt and lose his licence. At worst he'll kill himself or someone else. I read far too many stories of someone's mate or girlfriend being killed as passengers because their partner was speeding, and I can't imagine living your whole life knowing you were directly responsible for someone's death.
Also, depending on the severity of the offence, the court could decide on a harsher penalty than a fine, even if it's technically just a 'three-point' crime. A lad on the course I did had been done for driving without due care and attention, speeding and running a red light all at the same time. He got an 18-month ban as well as being ordered to attend the course. He was 19 and brave enough to admit all this to the group, as well as the fact that if it happened again then he was looking at prison. He *said* he'd learnt his lesson but I guess only time will tell.
As the other two have said, your son does need to slow down though. At best he'll look a pratt and lose his licence. At worst he'll kill himself or someone else. I read far too many stories of someone's mate or girlfriend being killed as passengers because their partner was speeding, and I can't imagine living your whole life knowing you were directly responsible for someone's death.
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