Speed penalties

The minimum penalty for speeding is £100 and three points.

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  • Serious injury or death

  • Potential ban

  • Minimum £100 fine

  • Minimum three points

The penalties you'll face

roadside safety camera

The minimum penalty for speeding is £100 and three points.

driving test

New drivers who get six points within two years of passing their test will have their licence revoked.

drug driving

Very high speed offences can lead to a court appearance, higher fines and a driving ban.

drug and drink driving

Speeding that causes serious injury or death can result in more severe penalties.

Slow down! Save lives and your licence

  • A fixed penalty notice for speeding could mean a £100 fine and three points on your licence
  • 12 or more penalty points in a three-year period can lead to disqualification. If you’re a new driver, 6 points lead to disqualification
  • Speeding fines can cost you up to £1,000 (up to £2,500 for motorway driving) following a court appearance

Also worth noting: The New Drivers Act 1995 imposes a probationary period of two years on new drivers after they have passed their driving test. If a new driver accrues six or more penalty points in that time they must immediately revoke their licence, and start all over again.

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YOU COULD EVEN LOSE YOUR DRIVING LICENCE

Updated rules

There’s now a new hierarchy of road users in the Highway Code rules.

Those who can do the most harm have the greatest responsibility.

Drivers and riders have to give way to pedestrians crossing a road.

In more detail:

Pedestrians and cyclists have priority when turning in and out of junctions.

Drivers and riders need to give plenty of space when passing others. At least:

  • 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at up to 30mph
  • 2 metres and under 10mph for horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles
  • 2 metres and a low speed when passing pedestrians walking on a road

Cyclists can ride in the centre of the lane, or two side-by-side for their own safety.

In a vehicle, the door should be opened with the hand furthest from the door, helping to make drivers look over their shoulder to see cyclists or pedestrians nearby.

Do the RIGHT thing

Start by admitting that speeding has serious consequences for everyone involved then make an active choice to stick to the limits when you drive.

A LITTLE BIT OVER IS STILL TOO MUCH – THERE’S NO EXCUSE FOR SPEEDING

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