UK speeding tickets - what is the law? How much can you be fined?
GETTY Speeding tickets and fines increased in UK in 2017
How can I be punished for breaking the speed limit? Speeding fines in the UK in 2017 which saw the maximum a driver can be charged dramatically increase. The cap of £1,000 on minor speeding offences or up to £2,500 for major ones still remains but the way the fine is calculated did increase. The minimum penalty for an offence is £100 fine and three penalty points added to you licence. You could be disqualified ion you build up 12 or more penalty points over a three year period unless you are a new driver when it is under six points. Under the new rules drivers can be charged up to 175 per cent of their weekly wage. Charges are broken down into three different bands which determine how a motorist is fined and are calculated on a percentage basis.
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A minor offence constitutes a band A charge. Band A charges are for drivers who exceed the stated speed limit between one and 10mph. So, if a driver travels 31mph up to 40mph in a 30mph zone, they can be charged between 25 per cent and 75 per cent of their weekly income. Drivers who exceed the stated speed limit between 11mph and 20mph will be charged between 75 per cent and 125 per cent of their wage. Major offences which are for breaches of 22mph and above could see drivers charged between 125 per cent and 175 per cent of their weekly wage. Variable amounts of penalty points can also be issued based on the offence. Band A offenders can receive three penalty points on their licence, band B drivers can land themselves between four and six points, while band C offences carry a six penalty point charge.
GETTY Drivers can be fined up to 175 per cent of their weekly wage
For any motorist who has held their licence for less than two years, a band C offence is enough for them to loose their licence and face an immediate driving ban. Speed limits are one of the biggest contributors to road safety in the UK. They have been picked to reflect the risk, danger or environment that the road is surrounded by to ensure both the safety of the driver, passengers and pedestrians. In the Highway Code the speed limit is described as the “absolute maximum - it doesn’t mean it’s safe to drive at this speed in all conditions.” Additionally road speeds can change over time and perhaps these iterations are not as well publicised as they should be. Another factor to consider is how these limits differ between different vehicle types and in different circumstances. For example restrictions for a car with a trailer aren't the same as those for a van.
Here is a list of what limits and restrictions are currently in place in the UK, which drivers are required to abide by: Cars, motorcycles, car-derived vans and dual-purpose vehicles Built-up areas mph(km/h): 30 mph (48km/h) Single carriageways mph (km/h): 60 mph (96 km/h) Dual carriageways mph (km/h): 70 mph (112km/h) Motorways mph (km/h): 70 mph (112km/h) ——————————————— Cars, motorcycles, car-derived vans and dual-purpose vehicles when towing caravans or trailers Built-up areas mph(km/h): 30 mph (48km/h) Single carriageways mph (km/h): 50 mph (80 km/h) Dual carriageways mph (km/h): 60 mph (96 km/h) Motorways mph (km/h): 60 mph (96 km/h) ——————————————— Motorhomes or motor caravans (not more than 3.05 tonnes maximum unladen weight) Built-up areas mph(km/h): 30 mph (48km/h) Single carriageways mph (km/h): 60 mph (96 km/h) Dual carriageways mph (km/h): 70 mph (112km/h) Motorways mph (km/h): 70 mph (112km/h) ——————————————— Motorhomes or motor caravans (more than 3.05 tonnes maximum unladen weight) Built-up areas mph(km/h): 30 mph (48km/h) Single carriageways mph (km/h): 50 mph (80 km/h) Dual carriageways mph (km/h): 60 mph (96 km/h) Motorways mph (km/h): 70 mph (112km/h) ——————————————— Buses, coaches and minibuses (not more than 12 metres overall length) Built-up areas mph(km/h): 30 mph (48km/h) Single carriageways mph (km/h): 50 mph (80 km/h)Dual carriageways mph (km/h): Motorways mph (km/h): ———————————————
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