New Speeding Rules | Kangs Motoring Offence Solicitors
Amandeep Murria of Kangs Solicitors outlines the new speeding rules which came into force on the 24th April 2017.
Level of Fines | Kangs Motoring Advisory Solicitors
- Anyone exceeding the speed limit will now face a higher fine.
- The increase can amount to as much as 175 % of weekly income together with a driving licence endorsment of a minimum number of three penalty points.
- higher level of fines will be imposed on those drivers, who, for example, are caught doing 41 mph in a 20 mph zone, 51 mph in a 30 mph zone or 66 mph in a 40 mph zone.
- drivers caught speeding at more than 101 mph when the speed limit is 70 mph could also be disqualified for up to 56 days.
Categorisation of Fines | Kangs Solicitors Motoring Team
The fines imposed by the Court are now determined in the following categories:
- Band A 50 % of weekly income
- Band B 100 % of weekly income
- Band C 150 % of weekly income
The Court will not exceed the maximum fines allowed in law.
The maximum fine for speeding is £1000, unless the speeding offence takes place on the motorway, where the maximum fine is £2500.
The Courts Sentencing Approach | Kangs Trial Solicitors
Steps 1 and 2 – Determining the offence seriousness
The starting point applies to all offenders irrespective of plea or previous convictions.
| Speed limit (mph) | Recorded speed (mph) | ||
| 20 | 41 and above | 31 – 40 | 21 – 30 |
| 30 | 51 and above | 41 – 50 | 31 – 40 |
| 40 | 66 and above | 56 – 65 | 41 – 55 |
| 50 | 76 and above | 66 – 75 | 51 – 65 |
| 60 | 91 and above | 81 – 90 | 61 – 80 |
| 70 | 101 and above | 91 – 100 | 71 – 90 |
| Sentencing range | Band C fine | Band B fine | Band A fine |
| Points/disqualification | Disqualify 7 – 56 days OR 6 points | Disqualify 7 – 28 days OR 4 – 6 points |
3 points |
Where an offender is driving grossly in excess of the speed limit the court should consider a disqualification in excess of 56 days.
The court ought to then consider a further adjustment for any aggravating or mitigating factors. Consideration of the relevant factors should result in an upward or downward adjustment before the sentence is imposed.
How Can We Help? | Kangs Motoring Law Solicitors
We have an established team with proven success in defending motoring cases as illustrated by the following sample of cases:
- Kangs Represent Former England Cricket Captain Andrew Flintoff
- Success In Defending Former Premiership Footballer
- Kangs Defend Freddie Flintoff In Driving Case
- Success In Dangerous Driving Case
- Driving Ban Successfully Appealed
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We are here to help you whether you are:
- looking to plead not guilty and put forward a defence,
- advance ‘an exceptional hardship ‘ argument to avoid a driving disqualification, or
- present the best possible mitigation to the court to ensure the shortest period of disqualification is imposed.
Who Can I Contact For Help? | Kangs Solicitors For Driving Offences
We provide a national service from our offices in Birmingham, London and Manchester.
Please feel free to contact our specialist solicitors below and we will be offer you expert advice on your case.
Sukhdip Randhawa
srandhawa@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396 | 07989 521 210 (24hr Emergency Number)
Helen Holder
hholder@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396
Amandeep Murria
amurrias@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396
Steve Micklewright
smicklewright@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396
