Caught By Speed Camera

[rachelh93 0]

Hello, I’m wondering if anyone could advise me. I got flashed by a speed camera in the early hours of this morning. I was driving in an emergency to the hospital from a friends house and I was either doing 36 or 38 mph in a 30mph zone. This is my first speeding offence and wondering if anyone can advise me on what will happen? I’m aware I shouldn’t of been speeding but I’m extremely worried and I can’t get it off my mind!! 

Edited January 19, 2020 by rachelh93
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[tinfoilhat 11]

Youll get a letter giving you a choice between taking 3 points, a speed awareness course (costs about £100 if memory serves), or go to court. 

[Pettytom 1]

Nothing to worry about, Rachel.

 

At the very worst, you will get a £100 fine and three points. 
 

More likely, you’ll be offered a speed awareness course, which will also cost about £100, but you’ll avoid the points.

 

I do hope that your emergency sorted itself out. Try not to worry about the speed camera, it is done now and the consequences really aren’t that serious.

[max 13]

All you ever wanted to know about speeding: Speeding penalties - government site

[PRESLEY 1,222]

Do the course offered  pay £100 and keep a clean license or as previously said  other wise it will cost  £100  and  still get 3 points put on your license.  

[zach 234]

10 minutes ago, PRESLEY said:

Do the course offered  pay £100 and keep a clean license or as previously said  other wise it will cost  £100  and  still get 3 points put on your license.  

Do the course and no points...if it's offered.

[rachelh93 0]

Thank you everyone! You’ve made me feel slightly better. I really hope I am offered the speed awareness course instead of points as I’d really like to keep a clean driving license! Fingers crossed!! 

[PRESLEY 1,222]

Im sure you will be offered it .  

[BobOfRoth 0]

YOURE WORSE THAN HITLER!!!!

SPEED KILLS!!!

SHAME ON YOU!!!

Phew, feel better now thats out of my system.

 

I got flashed once and like you it was during an emergency. I fretted for over a month before I plucked up the courage to make some enquiries as to how long it would take for me dreaded NIP to come through the post.  The really helpful lady told me I was in the clear as I had to be notified within two weeks so no fine and a load of worry about nothing. She also told me that a surprising number of flashes result in absolutely nothing being sent out. She wouldnt tell me the locations of the cameras that give these false flashes though 😞 

Finger crossed youll get nothing through the post but as some have said you could be offered a speed awareness thingy although I do hear this depends on previous driving record, how long you have had your license and some other factors but I cant be 100% on this as like I say its just what ive been told.

Good luck and I hope your sorted your emergency out.

 

[Albert the Cat 0]

If you're insured by Admiral and its related companies for example, it won't make a difference between doing a course or taking three points because they ask if you have taken a speed awareness course. 

 

Forgot to add, if you don't get the letter notifying you of a speeding offence in 2 weeks, it doesn't count. 

Edited January 20, 2020 by Albert the Cat

[Chez2 10]

2 hours ago, Albert the Cat said:

If you're insured by Admiral and its related companies for example, it won't make a difference between doing a course or taking three points because they ask if you have taken a speed awareness course. 

 

Forgot to add, if you don't get the letter notifying you of a speeding offence in 2 weeks, it doesn't count. 

It might make a difference to an employer if she needs a clean licence for her job. Be glass half full not half empty. 

[Chaddamp 0]

Try not to worry,it happened to me too and nothing came of it x