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Speeding and other criminal offences / Re: First speeding offence - it's a big one. Advice appreciated
« on: July 07, 2024, 05:38:29 pm »
Thanks, yeah I figured that ambiguity would catch me out. Is it even worth taking that option or should I just go straight to option 2?

Couple of more questions:

Would I get an option in punishments? I.e. points or a ban? I could potentially handle a 7-14 day ban quite easily. On that note, is there any preference from a future insurance point of view?

Any idea roughly how long the whole court-hearing process takes?

Many thanks

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Speeding and other criminal offences / First speeding offence - it's a big one. Advice appreciated
« on: July 07, 2024, 04:49:03 pm »
Hi all,

I have recently received my first speeding ticket in my 15 something years of driving. Unfortunately it was a big one and I can't for the life of me understand how I was so stupid. I'm not contesting the fact that I was speeding, but I do feel foolish and ashamed of it. I am accepting of my guilt but I would like to ask some advice on the 'Notice of Intended Prosecution' before I respond.

The offence was a 89mph in a 50, I was under the impression that it was a 60/National but it doesn't nagate the fact I was still way over the limit.

The two options are:
1 - I was the driver and wish to be considered for the Fixed Penalty Notice procedure (£100 + 3pts)
2 - I was the driver and would like the matter to be dealt with by way of court hearing.

Google research tells me that the particulars of my offence carry a much bigger penalty than those suggested in option 1.

Given the offence, I would be keen to accept a punishment of 3pts + fine over anything more sinister, but I am worried about the ambiguity of that option, particularly the "I wish to be considered..."

If I was to take that option and the FPN came back at something vastly different, would I still be able to appeal or would I have thrown that right away?

I would rather not have to go down the lawyer route if I can avoid it. Any advice for this novice speeder would be appreciated.

Again, I am accepting responsibility and am not trying to skirt the law... I just want to know where I stand.

Many thanks

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