The document outlines the penalties associated with speeding offences in the UK, which can include fines, points on a driving licence, and possible disqualification. It notes that specialist driving offence solicitors are often required to defend such charges, especially in cases involving high-speed offences or existing points on a licence. Additionally, it provides information on the fines and points associated with various speeding thresholds and highlights the importance of demonstrating special reasons to mitigate penalties.

1. Traffic Offences:
Speeding
Whether your offence is minor or major, they all attract
penalties, which can often lead to fines, points on your
licence and sometimes the loss of your licence. It is because
of this, many people require a driving offence solicitor.
Magistrates court only tend to get involved when:
Offence is denied
High speed offences
Existing points on licence
4 million summonses were dealt with last year
(many defended by specialist lawyers).
Speeding facts from the DVLA
The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and 3 points added to your licence
If you’re within 2 years of passing your driving test, your driving licence will be revoked if you
build up 6+ points
Since 1994, licensed vehicles in Great Britain have increased by 35% now with over 34.5 million
ACPO’s speed enforcement policy suggests that when a driver exceeds the speed limit, generally
over 10% + 2mph, enforcement will normally occur
At the end of 2012, the most common car in Great Britain remained the Ford Focus (1.4 million)
The number of private cars with a female registered keeper has increased by 70% since 1994
Likely Court Punishment for Speeding Offences
Speed Limit (mph) Recorder Speed
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20 mph
30 mph
40 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph
Points/Disqualification:
21-30 mph
31-40 mph
41-55 mph
51-65 mph
61-80 mph
71-90 mph
FINE
3 points
31-40 mph
41-50 mph
56-65 mph
66-75 mph
81-90 mph
91-100 mph
FINE
4-6 points OR
Disqualify 7-28 days
41-50 mph
51-60 mph
66-75 mph
76-85 mph
91-100 mph
101-110 mph
FINE
Disqualify 7-56 days
OR 6 points
Our specialist driving offence solicitors in Chesterfield
are experienced in defending or mitigating driving
offence charges and penalties, often with the result
that a driving ban is avoided.
Our experienced solicitors can help to reduce driving
offence charges and penalties if we can demonstrate
to the Court any 'special reasons’ and also that the loss
of the license will cause 'exceptional hardship'.
All speeding offences
committed on roads
(excluding Motorways)
can lead to a fine of up
to £1,000 and a
discretionary ban of 7
days – 8 weeks, or
3-6 points
If you are caught
speeding on a motorway,
the offence tends to be
more serious and can
carry a fine of up to
£2,500
A ban is more likely
when your speed exceeds
45% of the statutory
limit
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References:
www.gov.uk/browse/driving