What speed do you get offered a speed awareness course?

Speed awareness courses

You must book your course within 28 days (after receipt of an offer) from date on invite. For the speed awareness course, the speed of the offence must fall within the criteria stated below: 30 mph up to and including 42 mph.

How many mph can you go over the speed limit?

The 10% rule

That's because the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) urges police officers to use their discretion when dealing with drivers who break the speed limit. To be more specific, they recommend only handing out speeding tickets if a driver surpasses the speed limit by 10% plus 2.

How much over 40mph is allowed UK?

31 to 40mph in a 20 limit. 41 to 50mph in a 30 limit. 56 to 65mph in a 40 limit. 66 to 75mph in a 50 limit.

Will I get offered a speed awareness course?

You may be eligible if: you haven't attended a speed awareness course in the past three years. the speed you were caught at was within the acceptable range. This is typically between the speed limit + 10% + 2mph and the speed limit + 10% + 9mph (for example, between 35-42mph in a 30mph zone).

Can I do a speed awareness course doing 38 in a 30?

the speed you were travelling at the time of the offence must fall within the acceptable speed range (Speed limit + 10% + 9mph). For example, in a 30 mph limit – you could attend a course up to 42mph inclusive.

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Why have I not been offered a speed awareness course?

6. Why haven't I been offered a speed awareness course? It's entirely up to the discretion of your local police on whether or not to offer you a one of these courses. If you've already taken one within the last 3 years, or you were well above the speed limits stipulated by the police, you won't be offered one.

Can you get a speeding ticket for doing 31 in a 30?

In the eyes of the law, you're liable for a speeding fine as soon as you exceed the limit. So if you're doing 31mph in a 30 limit or 71mph on motorway, you're breaking the law.

Will I get points for doing 33 in a 30?

Nope. You're allowed to go 10%-ish above the limit, so 33 is fine.

What speed are you allowed in a 30mph zone?

What is the 'rule'? The 'rule' itself is quite straightforward: if the speed limit is (for example) 30mph, the rule states that you won't get a speeding ticket unless you are going 10% plus 2 mph faster than the limit.

Do average speed cameras allow 10 percent?

You're currently allowed 10 per cent of the limit plus 2 mph. The 10 per cent allows for a difference between your speed and the cameras and the 2 mph on top is because all car manufacturers set speedometers around 2 mph below the speed you're actually doing in an attempt to slow people down.

What speed triggers a 30mph speed camera?

This means that if you are driving in a 30MPH zone, you would activate a speed camera if you were driving 35MPH or more.

Is the 10 speeding rule true?

You will not get a ticket provided your speed does not exceed the limit by more than 10 per cent, Gareth says. So for example, travelling at 35mph or above in a 30mph zone will be recorded as a speeding offence. However, Go Safe say thresholds vary and can change without notice.

How far over the speed limit is legal UK?

All speed limits in the UK, both national and locally set, are absolute – you can be charged for going just 1mph over them. However, research from last year suggests some discretion is used and that the vast majority of speed cameras will only be activated when driving 10% above the limit, plus 2mph.

Do speedometers show true speed?

A speedo must never show less than the actual speed, and must never show more than 110% of actual speed + 6.25mph. So if your true speed is 40mph, your speedo could legally be reading up to 50.25mph but never less than 40mph.

Will I be offered a speed awareness course if I already have 9 points?

It should be noted however that if you have 9 penalty points on your driving licence and then you commit a further speeding offence you will not be offered a Speed Awareness Course, or a fixed penalty, and the matter will have to go to court.

Can you still drive with 12 points?

If I receive 12 points or more, can I continue to drive? If the Court imposes points for the offence you face which 'tot up' to 12 points or more, the Court will look to impose the 'totting up' ban. A totting up ban will disqualify you from driving for a period of six months from when the ban is imposed.

Does 3 points increase insurance?

However, bearing all that in mind, research suggests three points could raise a driver's car insurance premium by an average of 5%, while six penalty points could push the cost of insurance up by an average of 25%.

Can you get done for doing 80 on the motorway?

Since 1965, the speed limit on motorways has been capped at 70mph. However, many drivers default to speeds closer to 80mph, lulled into a false sense of security by the fact that relatively few drivers caught driving between 70-80mph are prosecuted.

At what speed do you lose your license UK?

Is a ban automatic? Although the Police attempt to resolve most offences by way of a Fixed Penalty Notice, at excessive speeds, a Court appearance is inevitable. For speeds in excess of 100 mph (or more than 30 miles above the relevant limit) the punishment starts at disqualification as opposed to penalty points.

Can you go over 70mph on motorway?

If you're driving too fast you have less time to react, which means the impact of a crash can be more forceful. The 70mph speed limit on motorways was introduced in 1965 because of the high number of collisions caused by drivers going as fast as they liked.

What is the fine for speeding in a 30mph zone UK?

If you were caught travelling at a recorded speed of 36mph in a 30mph zone you would be prosecuted under Band A rulings. Three points would go on your licence. The initial fine would be £285.85, 50 per cent of your weekly wage.

Do car speedometers overread?

Legally speedometers can overread by up to 10% plus a few mph on top - quite a significant extent. In reality most modern speedometers overread by some amount but less than 10%. Some by up to or over 10%.

Do speed cameras work at 20 mph?

New London cameras will catch you breaking 20mph speed limit even at night. The new speed cameras are far more advanced than the ones that are currently in operation. The roads of London are known to be some of the busiest in the UK and for that reason drivers are advised to be attentive at all times.

Is the 20 mph speed limit enforceable?

The MPS enforces all speed limits, including 20mph, where there is a risk to road users from non-compliance. Enforcement is risk based and intelligence led. In 2016, the MPS issued 12,251 tickets for speeding offences in 20mph limits.

How do I know if speed camera caught me?

Don't believe the urban legend that most cameras are just empty boxes, but it is true that not all speed cameras flash. Ultimately, there's really only one way to tell whether you've been nabbed by a roadside speed camera, and that's the appearance of a fine notice in the post.