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Another update for whoever might be following, or potentially in a similar situation themselves. I have contacted CREST directly, who have cancelled the second offence, with advice on being aware of the current restrictions on the M1.

I would highly recommend anyone in the same boat to contact CREST before signings any NIPs.

You would need to have been exceeding a single limit for the entire period of time - ie 61 all the way and 50 limit all the way ... which is not likely?

Just to add some more context:

1st NIP: 01:17:13 At M1 J29 Heath (North Bound) J28-29     Speed: 61mph   Speed Limit: 50mph
2nd NIP: 01:34:39 At M1 Woodall Services-J31 Northbound TASCAR Near Scheme     Speed:58mph   Speed Limit: 50mph

Hello all, was hoping for some advice or even just to speak to someone who has been in the same position as myself.

I travelled down to London on the M1 on 25/08/24. It was on the late night journey back that I have been caught speeding on the M1 Northbound. I receieved an NIP from Derbyshire Police only 2 days after getting back, having been caught doing 61mph in a 50mph. From the little research I did it didn't seem that I had any valid defence to this, so I filled out the form and returned it as instructed. This is my first offence so assumed a speed awareness course would be appropriate and happy to take this and chalk it up to a lesson learned.

However, I receieved a second NIP just today from South Yorkshire Police saying I was caught doing 58mph in a 50mph zone. This being on the same road, only 17 minutes apart. I have yet to fill out the online response to this NIP, as I first wanted to see if this can be argued as already being dealt with via the first NIP that I have responded to. Would this involve getting a solicitor or is it simply a case of going through the police and courts and explaining the case?

Thanks in advance!