Average Speed Camera Fine
Speed cameras are strategically placed to catch drivers who attempt to exceed the speed limit in areas that may cause danger to other drivers. Being caught speeding is a serious crime and can have a significant impact on your ability to drive, from points on your licence to a £100 fine.
In the following guide, we will assess the different sanctions for speeding and what you should do if you are served a fine.
What are the Penalties for Speeding?
If you are caught speeding, you will be fined a minimum penalty of £100 and will receive three points on your licence. If you accumulate 12 or more points within three years, you will have your licence revoked and could be permanently disqualified from driving. You may also choose to attend a speed awareness course, provided that you have not already been on one within the last three years and the speed is within the required parameters. You must respond to your speeding ticket within 28 days.
If you choose to fight your fine and fail, your penalty will be much more severe, including a higher number of points and a fine of up to £1,000, or £2,500 if your offence was committed on a motorway. This amount is calculated based on your weekly income.
With this in mind, it is important to understand that fighting a speeding offence may not be worth it, even if you believe you are innocent. Before making any decisions, you should ensure you are completely confident in your ability to do so and have the help of a legal professional who can guide you through the entire process.
How to Pay a Speeding Fine
Paying a speeding fine in England and Wales requires you to access this government portal where you will be able to do so online. The physical ticket will have instructions on what you need to do and how to do it.
You may need to provide information from the notice that you were given, your driving licence and your payment method.
How to Fight a Speeding Fine
The other side of the speeding ticket contains a form that you will need to return to the police. By doing so, you are responding with a not guilty plea and agree to attend court to contest your fine.
From the date of your offence, the police have a six-month time limit to begin the court proceedings for summary offences. During this time, you will need to gather evidence to form a strong argument as to why you are not guilty. This can be difficult to do due to the fact that your prosecution is based on the fact that the police have evidence of you committing an offence.
One way your solicitors may be able to help you is by assessing the usage of the equipment involved in prosecuting you. The speed cameras or scanners used may not have been calibrated or operated properly in line with regulations.
To defend against a speeding offence, you should seek the advice and guidance of a professional motoring offence solicitor. The team at JMW can assess your situation and break down your situation for you in an easy to understand way, explaining every part of the process. We will let you know what your chances of success are before you decide to plead not guilty, so we strongly recommend that you get in touch with us before you make that decision. We will be able to help you gather evidence and represent you in court.
Do not delay, contact us now by calling 0800 804 8159 or filling out an online contact form and we will return your call at a time convenient for you.