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However, everything we knew about speeding fines was thrown into the air recently when a revised and tougher […]","datePublished":"2017-05-02","dateModified":"2017-05-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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How far over the limit warrants getting a ticket? How many points will you get on your licence? Is it possible to argue your way out of a ticket?These are questions we\u2019ve all asked ourselves in the past and each person you ask will probably come back with a different answer.However, everything we knew about speeding fines was thrown into the air recently when a revised and tougher approach to speeding took effect on April 24th.Four in five motorists didn\u2019t even know about the harsher fines, according to a survey by Honest John, so we\u2019ve taken it upon ourselves to explain all you need to know post-fine hike.What\u2019s new?Those changes in April mean the minimum penalty for speeding is a \u00a3100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. Collect 12 or more points within a three-year period and you could be disqualified from driving altogether.Note how we say \u2018minimum\u2019. Due to the varying degree of speeding, fines are split between three bands – A to C – with the financial hit increasing according to the severity of the offence.We\u2019ll use a 30mph zone for our example case. Anyone caught driving at 31-40mph counts as band A. Band B is 41-50mph, while band C is 51mph and above.Previously, band C offenders could expect to be hit for a full week\u2019s earnings. However, that has increased to a fine equating to 150 per cent of their weekly income.Here\u2019s how the bands break down:Speed limit (mph)Band ABand BBand C20 21-30mph31-41mph41mph and above3031-40mph41-50mph51mph and above4041-55mph56-65mph66mph and above5051-65mph66-75mph76mph and above6061-80mph81-90mph91mph and above7071-90mph91-100mph101mph and abovePoints \/ disqualification 3 points4-6 points or 7-27 day driving ban6 points or 7-56 day driving banAnd this is how those bands reflect the severity of the fine:Starting pointRangeFine band A50% of weekly income25-75% of weekly incomeFine band B 100% of weekly income75-125% of weekly incomeFine band C150% of weekly income125-175% of weekly incomeGeneral law abiding citizens with a clean licence may still be able to avoid the points by attending a speed awareness course like before.New drivers should be even more wary though. For those still within two years of passing their driving test, their driving licence will be revoked if they build up six or more penalty points.Any points – or \u2018endorsements\u2019 as they\u2019re also called – will stay on your driving licence for a minimum of four years and up to 11 years, depending on the offence.As it stands, the maximum fine for breaking the speed limit is \u00a31,000, or \u00a32,500 on a motorway, and those caps haven\u2019t changed. Instead, it is hoped that those tempted to do 42mph in a 30mph zone will think again.How fast is too fast?Technically speaking, any driver travelling 1mph above the speed limit is liable to a speeding ticket, but most people would agree that getting hit with a \u00a3100 fine for driving at 31mph in a 30mph zone is insanely harsh.Drivers would have to be watching their speedometers like hawks and even then, speedos aren\u2019t always accurate, requiring recalibration over time.The National Police Chiefs\u2019 Council (NPCC) advises police forces adopt a \u2018ten per cent plus 2mph\u2019 approach before issuing a ticket and a 75 per cent mark-up before prosecuting through the courts.This means in a 20mph zone, a motorist would have to be driving at 24mph before they received a ticket, or 35mph before the prospect of facing a judge.Similarly, a 70mph zone – i.e. most motorways – would be 79mph for a ticket and 96mph to warrant prosecution.Note that this is just advice and individual officers and forces will make their own mind up whether they want to take action.What\u2019s your opinion of this revised approach to speeding fines? 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