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CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYERS
SPEEDING OFFENCE SOLICITORS
If you are accused of a speeding offence, it is vital that you take action as soon as possible. Acting within the prescribed time frame is critical.
Mission
Though speeding offences are relatively common, the repercussions of a speeding offence prosecution on your life can be severe, particularly if you already have penalty points on your driving licence. Speeding offence solicitors can defend or mitigate your speeding offence charge and secure the best possible outcome for your case.
Where Offences are Dealt With
Speeding offences are triable summarily only, meaning they are handled exclusively by the Magistrates’ Court.
What are the Costs
The maximum penalty for a speeding offence on a motorway is £2,500, while for any other roads, it is £1,000.
What Does the Law Say About Speeding Offences?
Speeding is classified as an offence under Section 89 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
Speed limits in the UK vary depending on the road and the vehicle.
In strict terms, the law states that a speeding offence occurs if a vehicle exceeds the speed limit. However, in practice, prosecutions for speeding offences typically occur when a vehicle exceeds the speed limit by at least 10%.
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