Caught Speeding? What To Do Next.
Many motorists have been caught out by speed cameras on the roads in Britain. What to do when you receive one of these fines is fairly simple. Motoring law can seem complicated due to the different fines you can receive and the different types of speed cameras around.
Several different types of speed cameras are currently on the roads in Britain. Some cameras are fixed whereas some are in-vehicle. If you are caught speeding by one of these cameras it is possible that you may escape as often stand alone cameras run out of film, but not always.
When you are charged with a speeding offence you will receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) within a period of fourteen days of you committing the offence. You will be required to fill in the forms and return them within twenty eight days of receiving them. You must identify who was driving at the time of the incident- failure to do so can mean you receive 6 points on your licence. If you drive shared company cars you will be required to keep a record of when you were driving each car.
Often drivers will receive fixed penalty notices or summons. If you admit liability for a fixed penalty notice you will usually have to pay 60 in charges and receive 3 penalty points to your licence. If you do not admit liability though you will be required to take your case to court. Occasionally drivers are offered a ‘speed awareness course’ instead of receiving the 3 penalty points. The course is designed to educate and rehabilitate your attitude to speed.
Many people often wonder what is deemed to be a speeding defence. The best way to avoid getting a speeding endorsement or fine is to avoid speeding in the first place. Speeding is a road traffic crime and can cause accidents, therefore it is considered very serious by the courts.
If you are the vicitm of a road traffic accident Liverpool you may be eligible to claim compensation using solicitors Liverpool EAD.
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