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Western Telegraph
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Western Telegraph
How many points do you get on your licence for speeding?
Speeding is classed as an offence under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Speed limits help keep people safe, and safety is paramount when on the road for all users. Speeding can ruin lives – the faster a vehicle travels, the greater the force of impact in a crash, and the more severe the injuries or even death that can occur. How many points do you get on your licence for speeding? The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. The Government website states that you could be disqualified from driving if you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period of three years. You can also check your driving licence record online to see if you have points on your licence. What happens if a speed camera flashes you? If you're caught by a speed camera, then usually within a few weeks of your car being caught speeding you'll be sent a: Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) Section 172 notice You must return the Section 172 notice within 28 days, telling the police who was driving the car. You may have to go to court if you ignore the notice, the Government website advises. After you've sent the Section 172 notice back, you'll be sent either a: Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) letter telling you to go to court If you're still within two years of passing your driving test, your driving licence will be revoked (taken away) if you build up six or more penalty points. How long do points stay on your driving licence? The RAC notes that penalty points will remain on your driving licence for three years. 'They will also remain on your driving record from 4 to 11 years, depending on the severity of the conviction,' they say. 'You can be disqualified from driving if you acquire 12 or more penalty points within three years.' Your driving licence will also have a code on it for four years. Each endorsement has a special code and is given 'penalty points' on a scale from one to 11. (You get more points for more serious offences). Recommended reading: You if you are caught speeding then you may be given the option of attending a speed awareness course if: the police decide it's appropriate for your offence you have not been on a speed awareness course in the past three years Speeding is dangerous for many reasons, and you could be endangering your own life as well as the lives of others. Stay focused on your own driving and the road ahead – remembering to adjust your speed in different weather conditions.
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Automotive
- South Wales Guardian
How many points do you get on your licence for speeding?
Speeding is classed as an offence under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Speed limits help keep people safe, and safety is paramount when on the road for all users. Speeding can ruin lives – the faster a vehicle travels, the greater the force of impact in a crash, and the more severe the injuries or even death that can occur. The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. The Government website states that you could be disqualified from driving if you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period of three years. You can also check your driving licence record online to see if you have points on your licence. If you're caught by a speed camera, then usually within a few weeks of your car being caught speeding you'll be sent a: Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) Section 172 notice You must return the Section 172 notice within 28 days, telling the police who was driving the car. You may have to go to court if you ignore the notice, the Government website advises. After you've sent the Section 172 notice back, you'll be sent either a: Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) letter telling you to go to court If you're still within two years of passing your driving test, your driving licence will be revoked (taken away) if you build up six or more penalty points. How long do points stay on your driving licence? The RAC notes that penalty points will remain on your driving licence for three years. 'They will also remain on your driving record from 4 to 11 years, depending on the severity of the conviction,' they say. 'You can be disqualified from driving if you acquire 12 or more penalty points within three years.' Your driving licence will also have a code on it for four years. Each endorsement has a special code and is given 'penalty points' on a scale from one to 11. (You get more points for more serious offences). Recommended reading: What does it mean if a speed camera flashes you in the UK? Speed camera myth warning to drivers who are risking fines Drivers warned of the common road signs most people get wrong - do you know them? You if you are caught speeding then you may be given the option of attending a speed awareness course if: the police decide it's appropriate for your offence you have not been on a speed awareness course in the past three years Speeding is dangerous for many reasons, and you could be endangering your own life as well as the lives of others. Stay focused on your own driving and the road ahead – remembering to adjust your speed in different weather conditions.
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
How many points do you get on your licence for speeding?
Speeding is classed as an offence under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Speed limits help keep people safe, and safety is paramount when on the road for all users. Speeding can ruin lives – the faster a vehicle travels, the greater the force of impact in a crash, and the more severe the injuries or even death that can occur. How many points do you get on your licence for speeding? The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. The Government website states that you could be disqualified from driving if you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period of three years. You can also check your driving licence record online to see if you have points on your licence. What happens if a speed camera flashes you? If you're caught by a speed camera, then usually within a few weeks of your car being caught speeding you'll be sent a: Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) Section 172 notice You must return the Section 172 notice within 28 days, telling the police who was driving the car. You may have to go to court if you ignore the notice, the Government website advises. After you've sent the Section 172 notice back, you'll be sent either a: Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) letter telling you to go to court If you're still within two years of passing your driving test, your driving licence will be revoked (taken away) if you build up six or more penalty points. How long do points stay on your driving licence? The RAC notes that penalty points will remain on your driving licence for three years. 'They will also remain on your driving record from 4 to 11 years, depending on the severity of the conviction,' they say. 'You can be disqualified from driving if you acquire 12 or more penalty points within three years.' Your driving licence will also have a code on it for four years. Each endorsement has a special code and is given 'penalty points' on a scale from one to 11. (You get more points for more serious offences). Recommended reading: You if you are caught speeding then you may be given the option of attending a speed awareness course if: the police decide it's appropriate for your offence you have not been on a speed awareness course in the past three years Speeding is dangerous for many reasons, and you could be endangering your own life as well as the lives of others. Stay focused on your own driving and the road ahead – remembering to adjust your speed in different weather conditions.
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Automotive
- North Wales Chronicle
How many points do you get on your licence for speeding?
Speeding is classed as an offence under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Speed limits help keep people safe, and safety is paramount when on the road for all users. Speeding can ruin lives – the faster a vehicle travels, the greater the force of impact in a crash, and the more severe the injuries or even death that can occur. The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. The Government website states that you could be disqualified from driving if you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period of three years. You can also check your driving licence record online to see if you have points on your licence. If you're caught by a speed camera, then usually within a few weeks of your car being caught speeding you'll be sent a: Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) Section 172 notice You must return the Section 172 notice within 28 days, telling the police who was driving the car. You may have to go to court if you ignore the notice, the Government website advises. After you've sent the Section 172 notice back, you'll be sent either a: Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) letter telling you to go to court If you're still within two years of passing your driving test, your driving licence will be revoked (taken away) if you build up six or more penalty points. How long do points stay on your driving licence? The RAC notes that penalty points will remain on your driving licence for three years. 'They will also remain on your driving record from 4 to 11 years, depending on the severity of the conviction,' they say. 'You can be disqualified from driving if you acquire 12 or more penalty points within three years.' Your driving licence will also have a code on it for four years. Each endorsement has a special code and is given 'penalty points' on a scale from one to 11. (You get more points for more serious offences). Recommended reading: What does it mean if a speed camera flashes you in the UK? Speed camera myth warning to drivers who are risking fines Drivers warned of the common road signs most people get wrong - do you know them? You if you are caught speeding then you may be given the option of attending a speed awareness course if: the police decide it's appropriate for your offence you have not been on a speed awareness course in the past three years Speeding is dangerous for many reasons, and you could be endangering your own life as well as the lives of others. Stay focused on your own driving and the road ahead – remembering to adjust your speed in different weather conditions.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Ignoring traffic sign could see drivers hit with £1,000 fine and a ban
Drivers need to be familiar with road sign meaning as they could face legal issues, fines, and even a driving ban if they ignore a traffic sign or road marking Motorists could be at risk of a driving ban for making one crucial mistake while at the wheel. A key aspect of becoming a safe driver in the UK is understanding the multitude of traffic signs and their meanings. Typically, individuals are tested on their knowledge of these signs during their theory test, but it's all too easy to forget what some symbols represent. Nevertheless, drivers should ensure they're familiar with road sign meanings as ignoring a traffic sign or road marking could lead to serious legal consequences, fines, and even a driving ban. Police and traffic services can verify if a motorist has failed to adhere to a sign using cameras and ANPR. Traffic signs and road markings serve to provide warnings or information about the road conditions, contributing to overall safety. Failure to comply with these signs, either deliberately or unknowingly, can result in severe penalties. What happens if I'm caught not following a traffic sign or light? If a camera captures you allegedly running a red light or not properly following a traffic sign or road marking, you will receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP). This notice is sent to the registered owner of the vehicle and requires the recipient to identify the offending driver within 28 days. The notice will likely request an admission of guilt and a fixed penalty fine payment, or risk court proceedings. If you believe no offence was committed, you can challenge the NIP with evidence that either you did not commit the offence or that the light or sign was faulty. Penalties for failing to follow traffic signs and lights Traffic lights and many other road features are equipped with cameras and other technology to ensure all drivers adhere to signs correctly. As a result, if you run a red light or fail to stop at a stop sign, you could be contacted by the police for committing an offence. Committing this offence could automatically result in at least three points on your licence and a £100 fine, or your case could be escalated to the magistrates' court depending on the offence's severity. If you are taken to court and found guilty of not adhering to traffic signals correctly, you could face a fine of up to £1,000 and three or more points on your licence. Moreover, if you fail to sign or respond to an NIP or provide incorrect details, you could face additional prosecution, a fine of up to £1,000, and six penalty points on your licence. If a motorist has held their licence for less than two years, accumulation of six points will result in the automatic revocation of the licence and the driver will be required to retake their test. If you already have points on your licence and the new points increase your total to 12 or more, you could face an outright driving ban.
