Speed awareness worth doing?
Discussion
Caught doing 70 on the M25 when apparently there was a 60 limit in place? Didn't even notice to be honest.
What are these awareness things like? Is it a day off work? If I don't do that is it just 3 pointer for that sort of speed do you think?
I cant really be doing with taking time off working fking about somewhere for a whole day if that is what it is, rather just take a small hit and get on with things.
What are these awareness things like? Is it a day off work? If I don't do that is it just 3 pointer for that sort of speed do you think?
I cant really be doing with taking time off working fking about somewhere for a whole day if that is what it is, rather just take a small hit and get on with things.
I did my speed awareness course in Kent and it cost less than the fine would have done. Most of it I knew already, but there were a couple of bits I did not know so from that point of view it was a very tiny bit useful. I had holiday left to take, so I took a day off work and therefore it didn't cost me anything from a work perspective. Didn't cost much in fuel to get there and back as it was local to me and they provided lunch. The main advantage for me is no points on my licence. Granted it would not make much of a difference if any to my insurance, however it would annoy the hell out me when getting quotes on sites as I would have to check each time when I got the points (brain like a sieve).
So is it worth it?
Can you take time off work without losing out?
Do you mind answering yes to the question about any motoring convictions and having to remember or lookup the date when looking for insurance?
Will your insurance costs increase and do you care if it does?
Is the course more or less expensive than the fine? You can usually do the course anywhere in the country, but costs vary. Kent was cheaper than the fine.
So is it worth it?
Can you take time off work without losing out?
Do you mind answering yes to the question about any motoring convictions and having to remember or lookup the date when looking for insurance?
Will your insurance costs increase and do you care if it does?
Is the course more or less expensive than the fine? You can usually do the course anywhere in the country, but costs vary. Kent was cheaper than the fine.
Have a look here regarding sentencing. http://www.counsel.direct/news/2015/3/25/speeding-...
I did a Kent one a while ago. 4 1/2 of complete drivel. I think they both came from KCC. This is the second speed awareness course I've done, the first was OK, no preaching, learnt a bit, scary what others didn't know.
The second one driveled on about economy driving, wholesale 20MPH limits etc. And obviously you cannot voice any opinion otherwise you're out on your ear with £100 & 3 points.
By paying for the course you save 3 points. Dependant on insurance co. some won't penalise you for a speed awareness course others (Admiral are one) others do.
The second one driveled on about economy driving, wholesale 20MPH limits etc. And obviously you cannot voice any opinion otherwise you're out on your ear with £100 & 3 points.
By paying for the course you save 3 points. Dependant on insurance co. some won't penalise you for a speed awareness course others (Admiral are one) others do.
Rovinghawk said:
tr7v8 said:
This is the second speed awareness course I've done, the first was OK, no preaching, learnt a bit, scary what others didn't know.
Err..................???Mine was a 4 hour afternoon and the only good thing to come out of it was no points and possibly insurance remaining a bit cheaper. I've never been shy when it comes to saying something if I disagree with it, so did my self no favours with the lecturers, but still managed to complete the course. They still preach stuff from the Highway Code on stopping distances.
tr7v8 said:
Dunno what the ?? is for. The first I was bang to rights in a 40 limit at 47. I learnt a lot about signage, other peoples lack of knowledge of speed limits & also that TV police enforce 30MPH limits at 32MPH! The second was 5 years later in a defunct contraflow at Avonmouth for 57 in a 50. Avoiding some old boy who was wandering all over the place. In contraflows I set the cruise for 55 on the GPS & stay there. Obviously in getting away I notched it up a bit too high!
All you learned there is that people lie to strangers just as easily in person as they do onlineSome insurance companies want to know now if you've done an SAC and the people who run them have all dropped the "you don't have to tell your insurance company" line from their websites.
Unless you're a muppet the only thing you'll learn, as a couple of people have already noted, is how terrifyingly clueless other road users are.
Unless you're a muppet the only thing you'll learn, as a couple of people have already noted, is how terrifyingly clueless other road users are.
jagracer said:
You didn't notice the limit so you probably need the course more than the points, I think Kent use the same course as the met.
Not many motorway drivers notice limits or abide by them. They're largely pointless. The m25 is self governing anyway. So 3 points and half my weekly income according to that link..seems quite punchy? If that is true then far cheaper to head to the course.
I recently sat in on one of the driver awareness courses due to my role within the Police.
I can honestly say I enjoyed it. Despite having a good knowledge of the Highway Code it wasn't boring or condensiding at all.
What was quite interesting is seeing people's views change from the start to the end.
If I got caught speeding and had the chance to do one, I would.
I can honestly say I enjoyed it. Despite having a good knowledge of the Highway Code it wasn't boring or condensiding at all.
What was quite interesting is seeing people's views change from the start to the end.
If I got caught speeding and had the chance to do one, I would.
Ki3r said:
I recently sat in on one of the driver awareness courses due to my role within the Police.
I can honestly say I enjoyed it. Despite having a good knowledge of the Highway Code it wasn't boring or condensiding at all.
What was quite interesting is seeing people's views change from the start to the end.
If I got caught speeding and had the chance to do one, I would.
I've done one too, and like you (although I did know quite a lot of it already) I found it quite interesting, especially some of the stuff that other people said. I can honestly say I enjoyed it. Despite having a good knowledge of the Highway Code it wasn't boring or condensiding at all.
What was quite interesting is seeing people's views change from the start to the end.
If I got caught speeding and had the chance to do one, I would.
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