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I should have mentioned that I received a letter of notice of intended prosecution from the police halfway down with this wording"The alleged offence carries a maximum fine of £1000 (£2,500 if committed on a motorway) and a driving licence endorsement of 6 penalty points or disqualification at the discretion of the courts. "

Hi guys I got a notice through today for Exceeding a temporary speeding limit on M4 J19 eastbound.  I was driving a hire car at the time. What annoys me is I normally make sure well with in the speed limit  when I've seen those before.  I was doing 59 when the limit was 50.  To be honest I assume it was on gantry above the motorway.  As there where no road works etc.    I was driving back from Wales at the time. It's not a road I use very often thought that no excuse.  I've been advised this is 6 points or disqualification at the discretion of the courts and a fine.  While I expected points I would have expected only 3.  Which is what the RAC website says for speed was going in comparison to speed on road at the time.  Don't suppose there much point asking why it's 6 points and not 3 points is there. Is disqualification likely and it's saying up £2500 for a fine on a motor way.  Thanks for reading