Speed awareness

[giblets_]

Hi all,

Quick question.

Got caught speeding on a variable limit on the M25 and been offered a Speed Awareness course by essex police.. Unfortunately, I accidentally threw the letter out when cleaning my car the other day and now I'm a tad confused.

- If I got the letter mid October, how long do I have to book the course? Is it 6 weeks?
- Is there a limit of when I have to attend it? Can I book a course date in December?
- Does it have to be in Essex? The Hertfordshire centre is closer to me, can I go there?

I appreciate these are silly questions but I was a numpty and lost the letter!

Any and all help is appreciated.

[esxste]

If I were you, I'd be on the phone to them ASAP. If you don't respond they'll give you the points and the fine.

And who better to ask the other questions than them?

[Red Devil]

OP these links may be of assistance.
https://saferessexroads.org/contacts/
https://saferessexroads.org/policecommunity/ndors/...

The second one has a link if you want to take the course elsewhere than in Essex.
It would be ridiculous if you lived in Newcastle yet had to travel the whole length of England to attend.

[cmaguire]

Red Devil said:

OP these links may be of assistance.
https://saferessexroads.org/contacts/
https://saferessexroads.org/policecommunity/ndors/...

The second one has a link if you want to take the course elsewhere than in Essex.
It would be ridiculous if you lived in Newcastle yet had to travel the whole length of England to attend.

Do you think so?
I got collared by a red light camera in Stockport about 7 years ago and had to drive to Manchester from Cambridge to attend the course.

[hondansx]

Assuming all forces do the same thing, you have 28 days to respond to confirm you were the driver or to nominate someone else. You then have 28 days to either opt for the course or pay your fine (and get your 3 points).

[Ki3r]

Red Devil said:

OP these links may be of assistance.
https://saferessexroads.org/contacts/
https://saferessexroads.org/policecommunity/ndors/...

The second one has a link if you want to take the course elsewhere than in Essex.
It would be ridiculous if you lived in Newcastle yet had to travel the whole length of England to attend.

Depends if they are part of the national course or not.

[Jim1556]

OP, you should have a choice. I got caught 3 years ago (83 on a dual carriageway, clear blue sky, light traffic etc etc...), down near Cirencester. I live near York so did SAC in Pontefract.

Saved me 3 points. Other than that, waste of time...

[Red Devil]

cmaguire said:

Red Devil said:

OP these links may be of assistance.
https://saferessexroads.org/contacts/
https://saferessexroads.org/policecommunity/ndors/...

The second one has a link if you want to take the course elsewhere than in Essex.
It would be ridiculous if you lived in Newcastle yet had to travel the whole length of England to attend.

Do you think so?
I got collared by a red light camera in Stockport about 7 years ago and had to drive to Manchester from Cambridge to attend the course.

Yes, I do. Having to incur the considerable additional costs involved in travelling more than half way across the country is real deterrent to re-education which is supposed to be the object of the exercise. Furthermore, your experience 7 years ago is unlikely to be applicable today which doesn't help the OP.

Ki3r said:

Depends if they are part of the national course or not.

To the best of my knowledge all forces/constabularies in E&W are signed up to NDORS for speeding offences, so a course can be offered* if the necessary criteria are met. If your belief is to the contrary, what is your basis for it? It is also my understanding that a list of National Course Providers should be given at the time of the SAC offer, so that the driver is aware of all the options up front, and that this is is one of the terms that the Police sign up to when joining the Scheme.

 * This remains discretionary but if in the unlikely event of a constabulary/SCP consistently refusing to do so at all, I have no doubt that it would trigger a complaint to the relevant PCC.

[beko1987]

I have a letter from Thames Valley plod which I was going to fill out today but forgot my wallet/driving license.

28 days TO BE RECEIVED from the date of issue.

Get phoning!

[surveyor_101]

does anyone know when the 3 years of speed awareness starts ticking.

Driver @ my work was caught around 15-20th october 2013 and took speed awareness probably in the Nov 13.

He has since gotten a ticket on the 18/10 and wonders if he can take speed awareness, I assume it runs from date of course not conviction?