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Speeding drivers will soon face much higher fines and stricter penalties. On April 24 2017, new guidelines set by the Sentencing Council will come into effect in the UK. Those caught driving at more than 101mph in a 70mph speed limit could be disqualified for up to 56 days and get a fine of between 125 and 175 per cent of their relevant weekly income.
Although the motorway fines have taken the headlines, drivers are most likely to be affected by the new fines and penalties on slower roads. If you are caught at between 31 and 40mph in a 30mph zone you will get three penalty points and a fine of between 25 and 75 per cent of your weekly income. Currently many drivers get away without points and a fine by paying for a speed awareness course.
How big are the changes for speeding drivers?
Having fines means tested is the biggest change here. Previously, a driver could be confident that the maximum fine they would get would be around £5000. Now that fine could be huge for high earners. If a top-level footballer, who earns £300,000 a week, was caught driving at 102mph he could face a fine of more than £500,000. Meanwhile, an 18-year old driver who works 40 hours a week on the minimum wage would be subject to a fine of just less than £400 for the same speed.So ease off on the gas peddle and please be totally hands free with that smartphone while you’re at it!
Re: New Speeding Fines in April
Not forgetting folks that the speed limit for a non car derived van on single carriageway roads is 50mph and 60mph on dual carriagways.
There are a few average speed camera stretches of road near me and the goods vehicles on the road effectively reduce the speed down to 50 mph.Be careful out there.
Steve
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