98mph on A45

I was caught speeding on the A45 in Northamptonshire. My court case is next week so any last minute advice would be much appreciated. I was working at the time and was up for a promotion so I didn’t want to be late for a meeting.

What was the prevailing speed limit?

70mph

Being late for a meeting isn't going to help you in anyway. I presume you are pleading guilty?

Expect 6 points (but a short ban up to 28 days is a possibility), plus a fine of around 100% of your weekly income (Reduced by a third for an early guilty plea). Plus costs and victim surcharge

Assuming you intend to plead guilty you can expect a fine of one week’s net income, reduced by a third for your guilty plea. You will also pay a surcharge of 40% of that fine and around £95 costs. The guidelines also suggest either a ban of up to 28 days or 4 to 6 points.

The likelihood is six points. The Single Justice will not impose a ban in your absence and in the unlikely event the SJ believes a ban should be considered you will be asked to attend court.

Yes pleading my guilty. I know there’s no helping in the reasoning. It is my first offence and I need to drive for work, not just to and from but my job requires frequent driving. I’ve just completed my purchase on my first home too so my biggest concern is a ban which would affect my livelihood. I’ve set money aside for a fine already and just praying on points without a ban

Could you just take holiday to cover a possible ban?

I have discussed it with my boss already so that should be an option if necessary

any last minute advice would be much appreciated.

As would any meaningful information to base such advice on.