how much is the driver awareness course

What is speed awareness course?

What is a speed awareness course? Speed awareness courses are four to five hour long sessions for people caught speeding. They're offered as an alternative to points on your licence. It’s like going back on an intensive, theoretical driving lesson where you’re retaught the dangers of speeding or dangerous driving.

How long do points stay on your license?

Depending on the conviction, your points will stay on your licence for at least four and, in some cases, up to 11 years. But if you accept a place on a speed awareness course, your licence will remain point-free.

What is the penalty for speeding over the speed limit?

You'll be placed in Band A if you're caught speeding between 1 and 9 miles per hour over the speed limit. You'll receive a fixed penalty notice with a fine between 25% and 75% of your weekly income, as well as 3 points on your licence.

What is the speed limit on a single carriage road?

Stay aware of road signs informing you of speed changes. Remember that the national speed limit is 60mph on single carriage roads, and 70mph on double carriage roads and motorways

When will face to face driver awareness courses be suspended?

All face-to-face driver awareness courses were suspended on the 19th March 2020 as a result of guidance from UKROEd. This organisation oversees all police-referred driver offender retraining courses in the UK.

When will TTC start delivering iNSAC?

TTC Group is pleased to confirm that, from Monday 6th April 2020 , it will be delivering digital classroom-based National Speed Awareness Course (iNSAC) to members of the public who have already booked a place to attend a face-to-face course.

How long is a speed awareness course?

How long is a National Speed awareness course? A speed awareness course lasts four to five hours. Fortunately, there are sessions available both during the week and on the weekend, plus in the evenings, so you won’t necessarily have to take time off work to attend.

How much is a speeding fine?

The minimum fine is £100, but the maximum is £1,000 – or £2,500 on motorways.

What is speed awareness course?

Speed awareness courses are an alternative to a accepting speeding ticket. But what are they all about? If you’re caught speeding in the UK there are usually two possible penalties: the first is the dreaded speeding ticket, this entails a hefty fine and points on your license.

Do insurance companies hike premiums for drivers who have accepted offers to attend speed awareness courses?

There is evidence that insurance companies have hiked premiums for drivers who have accepted offers to attend speed awareness courses but, of course, the same happens for drivers who have points on their licences too. You must inform your insurance company if you attend a course – but only if you are asked.