How to avoid speeding fines

Whilst travelling in a 40mph zone, do you find that you're the only one obeying the speed limit? In most cases, you will find that the careless drivers always get away with speeding while those of us who usually play by the rules are most likely to get caught for the one time that we accidently go over the speed limit.

How much over the speed limit to get a ticket or be prosecuted

Usually if you're driving at 1 or 2 miles above the speed limit, you won't receive a speeding ticket but if you're travelling much more than than, then you're in the danger zone. Refer to the following table for a more indepth understanding:

Speed Limit	   Minimum speed for    Minimum speed for 
               a speeding ticket    prosecution
--------------------------------------------------------
20mph	        25mph	             35mph
30mph	        35mph	             50mph
40mph	        46mph	             66mph
50mph	        57mph	             76mph
60mph	        68mph	             86mph
70mph	        79mph	             96mph

How to get out of a speeding offence

The most obvious answer is not to speed in the first place. If you cannot obey the speed limit, then buy a speed detector as they work just like sat navs and beep when there is a speed camera coming up. If you purchase a new satellite navigation system, you will find that the updated models have speed camera detectors as standard so you get two gadgets for the price of one. Also try to be more vigilant when driving if the route you are taking is familiar as you can miss the obvious because you are not that much alert. Look for patrol cars as sometimes they are just sitting in a poor visibility area and waiting to catch you.
Speeding doesn't always result in a speeding fine or ticket and the following could happen instead:

• You may get a verbal warning; this is most likely if this was your first time being caught speeding.
• You might be given the chance to attend a speed awareness course.
• A speeding ticket can be issued (Fixed Penalty Notice) with a fine of £60 and 3 points on your licence
• If you are prosecuted and taken to court, this can result in a fine upto £1000 and between 3-6 points on your licence. Note that if you are caught speeding on the motorway, the fine is £2,500.

Escaping speeding fines

There are specialist lawyers who you can contact for help to try and get out of speeding fines. You may have to pay court costs if you lose so think carefully before pursuing this.

• This is a bit of a cheat but works if you are caught by a speeding camera. There is a spray that can be bought legally that makes the licence plate so glossy that any pictures taken are illegible. The light from the camera flash reflects off the plate so it can't be read. This product is from America but is now available in the UK. For just £25, this spray is guaranteed to last a lifetime or your money back!
• If you get an NIP (Notification of Intended Prosecution) check to see all the details are correct such as date, time and place. Check to see the NIP has been sent to you within 14 days.
• If you were caught by a speeding camera, go back to the location and check that the speed limit signs and camera itself were visible (speed cameras are bright yellow).
• If you have been caught speeding but getting another 3 points on your licence would mean losing it, the last thing you can do is find out if you have any loyal friends who are willing to take the points for you. The last option is perjury and if caught you can be sent to jail so think twice before making any decisions.

Remember it only takes 12 points on your licence to be banned from driving. If you are caught speeding within two years of passing your driving test, then only 6 points suffice to have your licence revoked.