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Speeding and other criminal offences / NIP LETTER FOR SPEED OF 57MPH IN A 40MPH VARIABLE MOTORWAY ACD
« on: October 14, 2025, 02:12:22 pm »
Hello all
I received a NIP letter from Kent Police Traffic enforcement team. I had driven 57mph on a motorway as I had not understood the change of speed to 40mph meant that was the new speed. For the life of me, I thought it was an indication of the speed expected due to traffic conditions. I was on the M25 with a standard speed of 70. I had missed reacting/responding to the temporary speed limit sign which had changed to 40mph (placed on signs high up) on the motorway.
My questions are below;
1. Can you kindly advise me on what I can do, please. I do not want the points on my licence as I need my licence for work and this is the first time this has ever happened to me? Could I appeal it or at least request for the awareness course as this was a genuine mistake.
2. There letter comes with a part 4, Blank box for explanations about circumstances. What can I say to help my case. It was a genuine mistake. For more context, if relevant; I was driving with some crying toddlers in the car so may have been a bit distracted and probably not processed all the changes on the motorway as well.
Truly appreciate your help.
Thank you!
I received a NIP letter from Kent Police Traffic enforcement team. I had driven 57mph on a motorway as I had not understood the change of speed to 40mph meant that was the new speed. For the life of me, I thought it was an indication of the speed expected due to traffic conditions. I was on the M25 with a standard speed of 70. I had missed reacting/responding to the temporary speed limit sign which had changed to 40mph (placed on signs high up) on the motorway.
My questions are below;
1. Can you kindly advise me on what I can do, please. I do not want the points on my licence as I need my licence for work and this is the first time this has ever happened to me? Could I appeal it or at least request for the awareness course as this was a genuine mistake.
2. There letter comes with a part 4, Blank box for explanations about circumstances. What can I say to help my case. It was a genuine mistake. For more context, if relevant; I was driving with some crying toddlers in the car so may have been a bit distracted and probably not processed all the changes on the motorway as well.
Truly appreciate your help.
Thank you!