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The following are guidelines for whether an alleged speeding motorist will receive a fixed penalty notice or a summons:
Speed Limit |
Fixed Penalty |
Summons |
20 mph |
25 - 35mph |
35+ mph |
30 mph |
35 - 49mph |
50+ mph |
40 mph |
46 - 65mph |
66+ mph |
50 mph |
57 - 75mph |
76+ mph |
60 mph |
68 - 85mph |
86+ mph |
70 mph |
79 - 95mph |
96+ mph |
The following are sentencing guidelines for speeding offences:
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 allowed in addition to penalty points or disqualification is £1,000, or £2,500 on the Motorway