The new speeding fine law came into effect at the end of April but many are still unaware of what the new laws mean and what the outcomes are from breaking the new laws. The speeding fines are tougher than the previous £100 fine and three points on your driving license. The maximum fine before the new law was up to £1,000 and £2,500 if you were caught speeding on the motorway.

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The cap of £2,500 and minimum £100 fine and three points remain the same, although offenders can also be charged up to 150% of their weekly income if caught speeding. These are examples of how far over the speed limit you need to be to get over a 150% fine.

20 mph Zone – 41mph & above

30mph Zone – 51 mph & above

40mph Zone – 66mph & above

50mph Zone – 76mph & above

60mph Zone – 91mph & above

70mph Zone – 101mph & above

 

The fines are divided into three bands; A, B & C, each are representative of how serious the fine is.

Sentencing range      Band A (50%)       Band B (100%)     Band C (150%)

Points/                        3 points                 4-6 points or        6 points or
disqualification:                                        7-28-days             7-56 days

The main change is of the third tier, Band C are for drivers at the top end of Band B with convictions reaching up to 150% of a driver’s gross weekly income, six points or a disqualification of up to 56 days. The fines are capped but drivers in Band C will need to earn a gross annual salary of £46.5k before the caps are triggered.

Alternatives remain the same with speed awareness courses offered in England, Wales & Northern Ireland for minor offences. However decisions lie with police forces and drivers can only undertake one course in a three-year period.