Home Changes to the Law on Speeding

News

Changes to the Law on Speeding

Breaking the speed limit is about to become considerably more expensive.

Under the old regulations a driver caught breaking the speed limit could be expected to receive a fine and 3 points on their licence as a minimum. The maximum punishment for such an offence would have been a fine of up to 100% of a driver’s weekly income. Under recent changes to the legislation however, motorists now face fines of up to 175% of their weekly income or 50% for even a minor breach of the speed limit.

A three band system will determine the new rules: –

  1. Band A speeding offences will encompass the lowest level of speeding i.e. driving at between 21mph and 30mph in a 20mph zone, 31mph to 40mph in a 30mph zone, or 71mph to 90mph on a 70mph road. For this level of speeding the new rules indicate that drivers can expect 3 points on their licence and a fine of up to 75% of their weekly income.
  2. Band B will cover mid-range to more serious speeding offences. These relate to individuals driving at 31mph to 40mph in a 20mph zone, or in a 40mph zone at 56mph to 65mph, or up to 100mph in a 70 mph. This will now result in 4 to 6 points on a driver’s licence or disqualification for between 7 and 28 days, plus a fine of up to 125% of their weekly income.
  3. Band C will include the most serious breaches of the speed limit such as travelling at 41mph or above in a 20mph zone, 51mph or above in a 30mph zone, or above 100mph in a 70mph zone. This will now mean 6 points on a driver’s licence or disqualification for between 7 and 56 days, as well as a fine of up to 175% of weekly income.

First time offenders may still be eligible for a speed awareness course however this alternative generally does not apply to repeat offenders.

If you require any further advice on what these recent changes may mean for you, please do get in touch by phoning us on 0191 565 3112 or email advice@benhoarestaging.local.

 

Share

Related Staff

Request a Callback