what to take to a speed awareness 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 to do if you've been caught speeding?

If you’ve been caught speeding, you may be invited to attend a speed awareness course. Here’s what you can expect. Speed awareness courses - sometimes referred to as driver awareness courses – are for motorists who’ve been caught speeding and want to avoid points on their licence and a fine.

What to do if you don't have a driving licence?

You’ll need to bring your driving licence along with you. If you don’t have it, you’ll have to show two forms of ID. If you don’t bring any ID with you, you won’t be allowed to take the course. They're usually run by organisations on behalf of police, like NDORS.

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.

Are speed awareness courses still on offer because of the coronavirus lockdown 2021?

The physical classrooms for these courses remain closed during lockdown 2021, but the courses are still taking place in a virtual format. If you already had one booked, or have been offered one by the police, then book your virtual course here .

What would make me suitable for a speed awareness course offer?

Police will usually look to offer a course - and prevent a driver being prosecuted and fined - if it is clear that the offence was a genuine lapse of concentration or error of judgement.

What happens on speed awareness courses?

The courses allows low-level speeding offenders take an educational course, alerting them to the dangers and possible outcomes of speeding.

Does the speed awareness course involve a practical session?

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.

Will I need to take the speed awareness course where the offence was committed?

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, it was unlikely that offenders would be required to take their speed awareness course in the same area the offence was committed. However, if forces use an alternative to the national provider, NDRS, the driver may have to return to the original area.

Will I still get penalty points on my licence if I take a speed awareness course?

No. If you are certified as completing the speed awareness course, you will not have penalty points added to your driving licence.

What if I am caught speeding again?

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.

Why have I not been offered a speed awareness course?

The criteria for a Speed Awareness is where the offence takes place – not on where you live – the course is offered by many but not all areas. … You must do the course in the area where it is offered. You cannot have it transferred nearer home for convenience.

Why am I not offered a speed awareness course?

The criteria for a Speed Awareness is where the offence takes place – not on where you live – the course is offered by many but not all areas. … You must do the course in the area where it is offered. You cannot have it transferred nearer home for convenience.

Can I request a speed awareness course?

You can ‘t suggest that you want to do a Speed Awareness Course, if you are eligible to attend the course you will be notified by the police. The criteria operated by each Police Force in relation to attending SACs differs slightly.

How do I know if I eligible for a speed awareness course?

You may be eligible if: you haven’t attended a speed awareness course in the past three years. the speed you were doing is within the acceptable range. This is typically between speed limit + 10% + 2mph and speed limit + 10% + 9mph (for example, between 35 – 42mph in a 30mph zone)

What are the limits for a speed awareness course?

For the speed awareness course, the speed of the offence must fall within the criteria stated below: 30 mph up to and including 42 mph. 40 mph up to and including 53 mph. 50 mph up to and including 64 mph.

When can you attend a speed awareness course?

the speed you were travelling at the time of the offence must fall within the acceptable speed range ( Speed limit + 10% + 9mph). For example, in a 30 mph limit – you could attend a course up to 42mph inclusive.

Do you have to declare speed awareness course to insurance?

Attending a speeding awareness course is not classed as a conviction, which requires the ticking of the box on insurance quotation forms to disclose such an offence in the last 5 years.