Magistrates Guidelines for Speeding Offences
Below are the Magistrates' sentencing guidelines for speeding offences. If you're looking to challenge a speeding offence at court, or before it reaches court, we highly recommend you speak to a solicitor. If you have any questions about the guidelines, please call us.
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The Speeding Guidelines
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, s.89(10)
Triable only summarily
Maximum: Level 3 fine (level 4 if motorway)
Must endorse and may disqualify. If no disqualification, impose 3-6 points
Offence seriousness (culpability and harm) A. Identify the appropriate starting point Starting points based on first time offender pleading not guilty |
Speed limit (MPH) | Recorded Speed (MPH) | ||
20 | 21 - 30 | 31 - 40 | 41 - 50 |
30 | 31 - 40 | 41 - 50 | 51 - 60 |
40 | 41 - 55 | 56 - 65 | 66 - 75 |
50 | 51 - 65 | 66 - 75 | 76 - 85 |
60 | 61 - 80 | 81 - 90 | 91 - 100 |
70 | 71 - 90 | 91 - 100 | 101 - 110 |
Starting Point |
Band A Fine | Band B Fine | Band B Fine |
Range | Band A Fine | Band B Fine | Band B Fine |
Points / Disqualification | 3 Points | 4 - 6 Points OR Disqualify 7 - 28 days |
6 Points OR Disqualify 7 - 56 days |
Offence seriousness (culpability and harm) B. Consider the effect of aggravating and mitigating factors (other than those within examples above) |
Factors indicating higher culpability
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Factors indicating lower culpability
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Advice on Speeding Offences
We've outlines some issues and defences that may arise when defending an allegation of speeding. Click to read more.What Are The Fines?
Starting Point | Range | |
Fine Band A | 50% of relevant weekly income | 25 - 75% of relevant weekly income |
Fine Band B | 100% of relevant weekly income | 75 - 125% of relevant weekly income |
Fine Band C | 150% of relevant weekly income | 125 - 175% of relevant weekly income |
Maximum Level Fines
Level 1 | £200 |
Level 2 | £500 |
Level 3 | £1000 |
Level 4 | £2500 |
Level 5 | £5000 |
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