On the 24th of April 2017 new speeding fines came into place. Many UK drivers are completely unaware of the newer stricter regulations, so here is a no nonsense guide to the new fines.
Speeding fines will be increasing drastically. The maximum caps of £1000 and £2500 for breaking the speed limit on the motorway will remain the same but more drivers will be handed the highest level fines using a new banding system.
| Speed Limit (mph) | Recorded speed (mph) | ||
| Band C | Band B | Band A | |
| 20 | 41 and above | 31 – 41 | 21 – 30 |
| 30 | 51 and above | 41 – 50 | 31 – 40 |
| 40 | 66 and above | 56 – 65 | 41 – 55 |
| 50 | 76 and above | 66 – 75 | 51 – 65 |
| 60 | 91 and above | 81 – 90 | 61- 80 |
| 70 | 101 and above | 91 – 100 | 71 – 90 |
| Points/disqualification | Disqualify 7 to 56 days or 6 points | Disqualify 7 to 28 days or 4 to 6 points | 3 points |
The new change will see drivers in the Band C offences being charged 150% of their weekly income. They could also be banned from driving for up to 56 days or get 6 points on their license.
If you have a clean license you may still be able to avoid points by attending a speed awareness course; previous speeds would not get this option.
It is believed that Band A fines will equate to half of your weekly wage. This fine could be adjusted at a court’s discretion taking into account the specific details of the case in question.
The following adjustments may also be made on B & C fines, the table below shows the range.
| Range | ||
| Starting point | ||
| Fine Band A | 50% of weekly income | 25 – 75% of weekly income |
| Fine Band B | 100% of weekly income | 75 – 125% of weekly income |
| Fine Band C | 150% of weekly income | 125 – 175% of weekly income |