If you’re stopped by the police give you a verbal warning. send you a fixed penalty notice. offer a speed awareness course. or order you to go to court – you’ll receive a letter explaining what to do.
How much is a speed awareness course in Gloucester?
£85.00
How much is a speed awareness course?
| Force area | Course provider | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire | Driver Education Gloucestershire | £85.00 |
| Gwent | TTC | £88.00 |
| Hampshire | Hampshire Police | £85.00 |
| Hertfordshire | Hertfordshire County Council | £90.00 |
Do police have to offer speed awareness course?
They’re offered by some police forces as an alternative to adding three penalty points to your licence and a £100 fine. The courses aren’t compulsory and it’s up to each police force to decide whether to offer them or not.
Will I be eligible for speed awareness course?
Speed awareness courses
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. 40 mph up to and including 53 mph.
When would you be offered a speed awareness course?
The police will consider the following grounds when assessing your eligibility for the driver awareness course: your speed narrowly exceeded the limit and falls within the guidelines set out by the National Police Chief Council (NPCC) up to: 31 mph in a 20 mph area. 42 mph in a 30 mph area.
Why wasn’t I offered a speed awareness course?
The course is a privilege and not a right – meaning they do not have to offer one – nor can you demand that they do even if a scheme operates in the area where the offence was committed. There are time limits within which the course must be undertaken but there is flexibility on the actual date.
Do you have to declare speed awareness course to insurance?
Luckily, because you won’t technically have a speeding conviction after a speed awareness course, you do not have to disclose this to your car insurance provider unless they ask you specifically. If they have not requested, it cannot be used against you in terms of your premiums.
Are police exempt from speed limits?
The police driver cannot exceed the speed limit or contravene road signs – no exemption should be permitted. Holders of a BASIC driving authority are allowed to drive police vehicles on enquiries only. The vehicle may not be used to respond to incidents of an urgent nature.
Can police do you for speeding without proof?
When a policeman states that he thinks you were speeding this is merely his opinion that you were speeding. In order to be convicted a police officer must also provide evidence which corroborates his opinion that you were speeding.
Is it better to do a speed awareness course or take the points?
A National Speed Awareness course isn’t much cheaper than a speeding fine, with the typical cost being about £85. However, opting to take the course over penalty points could save you money in the long run as car insurance premiums can jump significantly if you end up with points on your licence.
Are speed awareness courses still online 2022?
Yes, you can. There are some police stations that offer speed awareness courses online.
Do you need zoom for speed awareness course?
You will need to download Zoom before the day of your course. Video – how to join your driving course via Zoom. You must be somewhere private where you won’t be disturbed. You’ll need a tablet, laptop or desktop with a microphone, camera and reliable internet connection (capable of streaming video).
What questions are asked on a speed awareness course?
This takes a few minutes and they ask you questions as a group, such as “Why are you on this speed aware course?” and “Do you think you were speeding?” or “Do you think your speed was appropriate for the road/conditions?” to which the answers are “because I don’t want points”, “no” and “not really”.
Will I get a ticket for doing 80 on the motorway?
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.
How much over 30mph is allowed UK?
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.
Does 3 points affect your insurance?
Yes, all penalty points can potentially increase your insurance premium. When getting a car insurance quote you must be honest about any previous claims or motoring offences as it could affect your cover.
Does a speed awareness course show on a DBS?
IIRC enhanced DBS covers criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, and the barred list but not driving offences that can be dealt with by a FPN; eg speeding that falls within the awareness course parameters.
Can I do a motorway speed awareness course?
A Speed Awareness Course can be attended in any force area where the National Offender Retraining Scheme has been adopted, irrespective of where the offence occurs. Details of the course providers can be found here. There is no formal written test but drivers are expected to have a positive attitude and participate.
Do you still pay fine if you go on speed awareness course?
If you choose to take the course, and attend and complete it, you will not need to pay the fine and penalty points will not be added to your licence.
Do you have to answer questions on a speed awareness course?
This depends entirely on whether or not the insurer asks the question. If they do not ask, it cannot be used as a factor when working out your premium. However, if you are indeed asked whether you have attended one, you will need to answer honestly, and your premium may be affected depending on underwriting criteria.
How long does a speed awareness course stay on your record?
Your details are kept on a database held by the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme and if you’re caught speeding again within three years of taking a speed awareness course, you’re quite likely to receive a fine and penalty points straightaway.