First Nip

[thatjagbloke]

In 50 years of driving ! I've been very lucky because I can't claim to have always stuck to the limit.
Anyway, I've been caught by a mobile " speed safety partnership " radar trap - 39 in a 30 limit.
Not complaining, I'm bang to rights but will I be offered a speed awareness course ? There was no mention of this on the accompanying form just that the penalty would be £100 and 3 points.
What are the criteria for being offered a course rather than the fine and points ?

[EU_Foreigner]

I assume this is the first form, i.e. with the S172 where you have to incriminate yourself?

At that stage, they don't know the driver yet and won't offer anything as that will happen later after admitting guilt and they decide if you qualify for the course.

[SS2.]

thatjagbloke said:

What are the criteria for being offered a course rather than the fine and points ?

Simplistically..

1) that the alleged offence didn't occur in Scotland;
2) that the speed alleged is within 10% plus 9mph of the posted limit (it is);
3) that the alleged offender hasn't attended a similar course in the previous 3 years (Dorset aside);
4) that a course could be attended within ~4.5 months of the alleged offence;

[thatjagbloke]

EU_Foreigner said:

I assume this is the first form, i.e. with the S172 where you have to incriminate yourself?

At that stage, they don't know the driver yet and won't offer anything as that will happen later after admitting guilt and they decide if you qualify for the course.

Yes, this was the first form which I have returned, looks like from the other answer below I should be offered a course. Will be interesting and possibly instructive.

[spikeyhead]

thatjagbloke said:

Yes, this was the first form which I have returned, looks like from the other answer below I should be offered a course. Will be interesting and possibly instructive.

You'll be amazed at how little most people on the course know.