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jlparsons - 23/5/09 at 10:21 AM

Just got my first speeding ticket after 13 years...

41 in a 30 zone. Anyone know what that means? I'm thinking I'm pretty safe as regards a ban, but I'm wondering if this will be 3 or 6 points or how those points would affect insurance?

Was a dual carriageway coming into town, went from 50 to 30 and I didn't see the sign. Arse.


twybrow - 23/5/09 at 10:35 AM

3 points and a £60 fine I would think. Can't comment on insurance, but you can guarantee it won't help!


omega0684 - 23/5/09 at 10:43 AM

like tim says mate £60 and 3 pts im afraid


eddie99 - 23/5/09 at 11:43 AM

From what i've heard 3 points £60 fine unless you got caught in an area with the new "driving safety course" where you go on a course for a bit more money but end up with no points so it doesnt affect insurance.


Badger_McLetcher - 24/5/09 at 09:17 PM

3pts £60 fine as long as you are not going over 20mph over the speed limit. I think it's 6pts and a fine for 20-30 and over thirty your looking at a ban unless you can persuade them otherwise.
Insurance wise mine didn't jump up much at all when I got my points, it's too much of a common thing nowadays.


JoelP - 24/5/09 at 09:57 PM

no danger of a ban, they want you to keep paying fines!


MikeRJ - 25/5/09 at 11:53 AM

quote:
Originally posted by eddie99
From what i've heard 3 points £60 fine unless you got caught in an area with the new "driving safety course" where you go on a course for a bit more money but end up with no points so it doesnt affect insurance.


Usually the stupid driving courses are offered only to minor limit infractions (just over ACPO thresholds). Unlikely to get offered a course at 41 in a 30 unfortunately.

The good news is that a single SP30 on your licence usually has either no impact or only a small increase in insurance premium.