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What's the maximum penalty punishment for speeding offences?

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Fixed Penalty Notices
The majority of speeding offences are normally dealt with by way of a Fixed Penalty Notice - resulting in 3 penalty points and a £60 fine.

Speeding Summons / Court Summons
If a Summons has been issued, the offence carries between 3 and 6 penalty points plus a discretionary ban. The fine, whilst means tested, can range up to £1,000 for offences on non-motorways and £2,500 for motorway offences.

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I have been caught speeding at more than 100 mph on the motorway. Is a ban automatic?

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The Police do attempt to resolve the majoity of speeding offences by way of a Fixed Penalty Notice, however at excessive speeds, a Court appearance is inevitable. As a general rule of thumb (this is not the law), for speeds in excess of 100 mph (or more than 30 miles above the relevant limit) the punishment starts at disqualification as rather than penalty points. However, the decision is at the discretion of the Court and in certain circumstances, a disqualification can be avoided. This is where we can help you.. get in contact now!