what happens if i don't attend my speed awareness course

What happens if I miss my speed awareness course? There are many reasons that you may end up missing your speed awareness course, such as work, illness or generally just forgetting. In the instance that you do not attend your course, you will need to contact the course provider as soon as possible to see if you are able to rebook.

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What to do if you've been caught speeding in 2021?

If you've been caught speeding before or during the coronavirus lockdown 2021, you might be offered a speed awareness course. Here's information on whether they will still happen in lockdown, how much they cost, who will and won't be given the opportunity to take one - and if you'll get penalty points on your licence.

How many points do you get for speeding?

Any speeding offence committed within three years of the previous offence, will typically see the driver face prosecution and receive a minimum of three penalty points. Drivers will not be given the chance of taking a second speed awareness course within this three-year period.

How many drivers took the What's Driving Us course in 2017?

Of the 1.4 million drivers taking a training courses in 2017, over 1 million were related to speeding offences, followed by around 100,000 drivers taking the ‘What’s Driving Us’ course - this which covers offences, such as drivers using a mobile phone at the wheel.

Is speed awareness a practical element?

No. Even before the coronavirus pandemic closed all classroom-based session, speed awareness courses do not have a practical element. All sessions are based in a virtual setting at the moment and in the classroom when Covid-19 restrictions allow.

Does speed awareness course amount to a conviction?

A speed awareness course does not amount to a conviction, so should not be considered as one by insurance companies. The police will not share data of drivers taking speed awareness courses with insurers. It’s drivers would need to inform their insurer about a course taken during the lifetime of their current policy.

Do you have to disclose your speed awareness?

This means, drivers will not need to disclose the fact they've attended a speed awareness course unless directly asked by the insurance company.

Do you have to wear a seatbelt for speeding?

No, there are several courses covering a variety of motoring offences covering everything from speeding – with separate parts for motorway and 20mph zone offences – to training for drivers involved in collisions or who've not been wearing a seatbelt.