We would urge members of the public to always drive to the conditions of the road and remember, the limit is not a target. Driving over the limit not only increases the chance of an accident but also the severity of the consequences.
Speeding penalties, that involve the magistrates’ court, are categorised into three main bands and vary depending on your weekly income and how fast you’re driving at the time of the offence. The table below details more information.
Speed limits
| Speed limit (mph) | Recorded speed (mph) | Recorded speed (mph) | Recorded speed (mph) |
|---|
| 20 |
41 and above |
31 to 40 |
21 to 30 |
| 30 |
51 and above |
41 to 50 |
31 to 40 |
| 40 |
66 and above |
56 to 65 |
41 to 55 |
| 50 |
76 and above |
66 to 75 |
51 to 65 |
| 60 |
91 and above |
81 to 90 |
61 to 80 |
| 70 |
101 and above |
91 to 100 |
71 to 90 |
| Sentencing range | Band C fine(125 to 175% of relevant weekly income) | Band B fine(75 to 125% of relevant weekly income) | Band A fine(25 to 75% of relevant weekly income) |
|---|
| Points/disqualification |
Disqualification from driving for seven to 56 days or six points |
Disqualification from driving for seven to 28 days or four to six points |
Three points |
|---|
In circumstances where an individual is excessively driving over the speed limit, the court may choose to disqualify the driver for more than the 56 day period labelled in the table above.