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Live cases legal advice => Speeding and other criminal offences => Topic started by: Dtjones888 on March 30, 2026, 08:52:42 pm

Title: Re: 76 in a 60 - advice welcomed
Post by: Ex CPS here on March 31, 2026, 03:03:49 am

Assuming it was a normal goods van rather than a car-derived van or dual-purpose vehicle, the limit on a dual carriageway was 60mph, not 70mph, so at 76mph the next step is usually either a fixed penalty of £100 and 3 points, or a court referral if they do not deal with it by fixed penalty, and because the usual course threshold in a 60 is up to 75mph you are normally just outside speed-awareness-course territory.

You do not get to choose a ban instead of points, because only the court can decide that, and for 76 in a 60 the sentencing guideline sits in the 61-80 bracket with 3 points and a Band A fine if no disqualification is imposed, so in the real world the most likely outcome is 3 points and a fine rather than a ban, unless there is something unusual about your record or the case.

Title: Re: 76 in a 60 - advice welcomed
Post by: Dtjones888 on March 30, 2026, 09:00:29 pm

3.5tn Transit Custom

Title: Re: 76 in a 60 - advice welcomed
Post by: roythebus on March 30, 2026, 08:55:34 pm

Likely to be 3 points and £100 fixed penalty notice. What van were you driving?

Title: 76 in a 60 - advice welcomed
Post by: Dtjones888 on March 30, 2026, 08:52:42 pm

Hi guys, my first time posting so apologies for any mistakes.

I've been caught doing 76mph on a 60mph road.
The 60mph zone was a dual carriageway and I was driving my works van at the time, cars are able to do 70.

I have received my NIP and replied online to confirm it's me. I'm interested in what's options will be given to me at the next stage? If they decide to go ahead with points and a fine what could I be looking at? Also, is there any way I get the chance to opt for a driving ban rather than points?

Thanks in advance for any advice.