Speeding: when can I expect my license returned?

[CraigyMc]

As the title says, I've just been caught speeding (4th Sept) and the officers offered me an NIP with 3 points and a £60 fine instead of a trip to court.
No objections from me on that. For the record, the relevant jurisdiction is Scotland.

I live in England, but will be working in Scotland this week until Friday.

So far, nothing odd here. Pay up, move on to the next thing.

BUT: I am booked on a holiday to New Zealand starting on 1 November. The holiday is mostly a campervan type affair, and I expect to be doing the driving.
The question is - will I have my card & paper license back by then?

To me, this presents some questions:

• Is there a "fast" way to sort this out, to get my physical license back quickly?
• Will going to the local sherriff court to pay up shorten the process, or will paying by post do the same job at the same speed? (NB. I understand that this is usually done by cheque, but as my chequebook is in England, I won't be able to get to it until Friday)
• When can I expect my driving license back?

Any advice you can offer will be gratefully recieved. I did search, but couldn't find anything relevant.

C

[C3BER]

I paid over the phone via the automated system and my licence was returned very quickly... I would not worry.

[Viperz888]

I was done in Scotland for the same reason, posted.license and a cheque worth sixty squids off. Got it back within a week. I really wouldn't worry about November.

[Pet Troll]

I received an NIP at the end of September last year and I STILL haven't had my licence back, I have had no end of trouble with the DVLA and the Police Station I surrendered my licence to.

I cannot believe how incompetent some people can be!

[Pontoneer]

Pet Troll said:

I received an NIP at the end of September last year and I STILL haven't had my licence back, I have had no end of trouble with the DVLA and the Police Station I surrendered my licence to.

I cannot believe how incompetent some people can be!

We don't 'surrender' licences to Police Stations here in Scotland : you simply post it to the Clerk of the relevant court for endorsement along with payment of the fine and generally get it back within a week or two .

There is no reason not to go along in person and pay cash over the counter , getting your licence endorsed and returned there and then ( I once did this ) .

[CraigyMc]

Thanks guys.

It would appear that for all the hours the court is open, I'll be working (9-5 Mon-Thu) so I suspect I'll have to do this by post.

Shame there doesn't appear to be an online method, but to be honest that's not all that surprising.

C

[shambolic]

Takes two minutes max at court. Walk in hand over licence, switch card in reader, pin number in licence back with 3 points and £60 lighter in account!