What punishment will I get from the court (UK)? This is about driving offence?

Question

I am in UK.

I drove 50-60 mph on 30mph road in residential area and I overtook the car who was driving in front of my car. The police considered this as a dangerous manoeuvre. This happens at around 6:15am.

The police pulled me over and asked me to show him my license but I told him that I left it at home. He asked me for my name, address and DOB. I had my license last February 2010 after passed my test.

The police kept my details (name, address and DOB) and let me go eventually after we spoke to each other...

The car belonged to my dad and registered to my dad. However, the car is insured to both of me and dad.

The police told me that he will send me the court summons in the post. This court summons will be my first one. I have not received a summons for nearly a month now.

There were no accidents and no one was affected but I KNOW that I could have been hurt someone and or myself.

I don't know what will happen next?!

Answer 1

You will get a summons to the magistrates court in the area where the offence took place.

Assuming you plead guilty the punishment will depend on the speed they clocked you at.



At 60 or more you are 30 over so they will give you a ban of up to 56 days and 6 points which means you lose your full licence under the "New Drivers Act". After the ban you can reapply for a provisional and the tests again. You will be fined substantially in line with your ability to pay. The court will ask for details of your regular bills and wages to determine this.



At 50 mph - between 4 and 6 points at the magistrates discretion (6 means you lose the full one). A fine in line with ability to pay between £265 and £440. Possile ban fron 7 to 28 days again up to the magistrates.



In both of the above you can add £80 court costs plus a £15 victim support surcharge (every convicted offender pays that)



Consequences - you are unlikley to be able to get a driving job for at least 5 years and your car insurance will cost a lot more if you are banned an still quite a bit more with the high points. £ points they don't mind so much.



You are going to court as the offence carries a normal sentence of more than 3 points and a possible ban and so it cannot be done by means of a fixed penalty.

Answer 2

The police had two options a fixed penalty where you would have got 3points and £60 fine or the court summons where you appear in front of a judge.



As it was double the speed limit and you overtook another vehicle they chose the second one. If they charge you for both you will be banned for sure, if they go easy on you you will get a minimum 6points and big fine.



You will need to re apply for your provisional again and pass your test as your license will be revoked. Plus your insuraqnce is going to be astronomical next time you get on the road.

Answer 3

Your licence will be taken off you. You will have to go through the process of getting a provisional, theory and practical test before you can drive again - once you ban has ended, that is. Your insurance will sky-rocket when you eventually do get a car again.



Silly thing to do just to arrive a few minutes early to your destination. Hopefully you have learned your lesson!

Answer 4

30mph over any speed limit is a ban.



If you were under then you will most certainly get points and a fine and may have to attend a workshop on driving safely.



Speeding in residential areas is very much frowned upon because of the fact that its a high risk for knocking people down.

Answer 5

ok, first issues first. Is you mate insured? Does his coverage plans entitle him to permit different drivers to apply the motor vehicle, if no longer, regrettably you're screwed. you're able to desire to easily get a warning, yet extra probable 3-6 factors and a £one hundred super. in case you will get 6 factors - you will efficiently get a ban, and would do a re-take a seat. once you get a ban a courtroom visual charm is suggested (almost necessary) - this supply you that hazard to probable get say 5 factors and save your licence if dropping it would recommend 'awesome worry', like dropping your activity. maximum suitable of success besides.

Answer 6

Yep, points on your license and a fine. Dont try and talk your way out of it otherwise they might raise the penalty. Show remorse, accept your dues and dont be stupid in residential areas. These are the worst places to be speeding and also the most dangerous. Driving 90 on motorway is just likely to kill yourself if you drive badly, driving 50-60 in residential is all sorts of madness.

Answer 7

Told you before, the police don't send summonses. The Court does that, after the police have laid information before them. They have up to 6 months to do this, though it is usually sooner.

Answer 8

Read the link provided, all the info you need is there... but a ban sounds likely.

Answer 9

You'll get a fine and 3 points for the speeding offence. Just wait for the ticket to come through the door, or it may well go to the car's owner. (Your Dad)

Answer 10

You will get a fine and possibly some points on your license. If it happens again it could be more serious so its there as a reminder to not repeat your actions.

Answer 11

A big fine,max points and your license revoked..........