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Speeding and other criminal offences / New Driver Close to 6 Points – 37mph in 30mph – Is Speed Awareness Course Possible?
« on: April 29, 2025, 04:27:41 pm »
Hi everyone,
I’m not very familiar with UK driving law, so I’d really appreciate some advice on behalf of a friend.
He is still within his new driver probation period and already received 3 penalty points for speeding back in May 2023. That first offence was too serious to be eligible for a Speed Awareness Course.
Recently, he was caught speeding again — this time doing 37mph in a 30mph zone, right after pulling out from a petrol station. He has just received the NIP.
The recent offence happened in Wales, but we are residing in England.
We’re wondering:
• Given that he didn’t attend a course for the first offence, is there any chance he could be offered a Speed Awareness Course this time to avoid another 3 points (which would trigger licence revocation)?
• Will the points from May 2023 remain on his licence until May 2027? Or do they stop counting toward revocation after 2 years?
Any advice or shared experience would be hugely appreciated. Thank you so much!
I’m not very familiar with UK driving law, so I’d really appreciate some advice on behalf of a friend.
He is still within his new driver probation period and already received 3 penalty points for speeding back in May 2023. That first offence was too serious to be eligible for a Speed Awareness Course.
Recently, he was caught speeding again — this time doing 37mph in a 30mph zone, right after pulling out from a petrol station. He has just received the NIP.
The recent offence happened in Wales, but we are residing in England.
We’re wondering:
• Given that he didn’t attend a course for the first offence, is there any chance he could be offered a Speed Awareness Course this time to avoid another 3 points (which would trigger licence revocation)?
• Will the points from May 2023 remain on his licence until May 2027? Or do they stop counting toward revocation after 2 years?
Any advice or shared experience would be hugely appreciated. Thank you so much!