Caught doing 43 in a 30

[bkillick1702]

Hi All,

Feeling really uncertain so hoping you can help.

I was caught doing 43 in a 30 and just received the notice of intended prosecution.

How likely is it that the case will be taken to court?

Also i have been driving for under 2 years so if i get 6 points i will lose my licence. is this likely?

[bkillick1702]

I did see that but obviously says 4-6 points so wasn't sure if someone had had a similar situation. Also, all over the internet it says that if you don't get a fixed penalty notice with the NIP then you will likely be taken to court.

[bkillick1702]

Thank you! When was this? and did you get offered the 3 points and a fine straight away or did you send off your details first after getting the NIP?

[bkillick1702]

Oh that is such a pain! Especially as it was your normal everyday drive.

I was coming out of a 50 and the 30, completely new area and the sign had been graffitied over, very helpful! Hoping it will just be the 3 points and a fine as the % would be a hefty sum for me too!

I just got the Notice of intended prosecution through and no mention of the speed awareness course. Just said in small print that if i was eligible (not sure what that means) i would get 3 points and a £100 fine. However, google has a very different story.

[bkillick1702]

SS2. said:

Until they know who was driving, they won't know who the Fixed Penalty needs to be issued to.

If you complete the [s.172] declaration that you were driving and send it back, a Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty in your name will likely be dropping through your letterbox at some point.

Thank you! that makes perfect sense, think i was just in a bit of a panic. it is just that for some reason says on a couple of different sites - solicitors sites - In 'minor speeding cases the NIP will be accompanied by a conditional offer Fixed Penalty Notice' and then goes on to say if this isnt the case contact us immediately - very good marketing that