The following guidelines are in place for sentencing in cases of excessive speeding
Speed Limit |
Actual Speed |
Sentence |
20 - 30mph |
up to 10mph faster |
3 points |
11 - 20mph faster |
4 or 5 points |
|
21 - 30 mph faster |
6 points * |
|
40 - 50 mph |
up to 15mph faster |
3 points |
16 - 25 mph faster |
4 or 5 points |
|
26 - 35 mph faster |
6 points * |
|
60 - 70 mph |
up to 20mph faster |
3 points |
26 - 30 mph faster |
4 or 5 points |
|
31 - 40 mph faster |
6 points * |
* or disqualification for between 14 and 56 days. The maximum fine for speeding allowed in addition to penalty points or disqualification is £1,000, or £2,500 on the Motorway
How will points on my licence affect my insurance?
Generally, 3 points on your licence will often have little or no effect on you annual car insurance premium. However, further points or a ban certainly will
You are advised to consult a lawyer specialising in defending speeding offences if you wish to defend or appeal your case.
Under the New Driver Act, if you get 6 points on your licence within the first two years, you will lose your licence. The result will be that you return to being a provisional licence holder and must retake both theory and practical test, be accompanied by an appropriate full licence holder while you are driving and display red L plates.
