The faster you travel, the longer it takes to stop and the larger the risk of serious injury. Information about speeding, radar detectors and related penalties and offences.
Speeding is one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in the United States, contributing to roughly 30 percent of roadway fatalities. Speeding increases the severity of crashes, reduces reaction time, and makes road conditions more…
Speeding – exceeding the posted speed limit, driving too fast for conditions or racing – is an overlooked and dangerous driving behavior that has become the norm for many U.S. drivers.
Speeding is inherently dangerous. In fact, speeding remains a leading factor in Colorado traffic deaths. Driving at unsafe speeds not only compromises a driver's ability to maintain a safe lane position, but it also drastically reduces the…
You could get a fine and penalty points if you're caught speeding, or could even lose your licence
Speeding penaltiesThe minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points added to your licence. You could be disqualified from driving if you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period of 3 years - check your driving licence record to see if you have points on your licence.If you’re caught by a speed cameraWithin 14 days of your car being caught speeding you’ll be sent a:
Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP)
Section 172 notice
You must return the Section 172 notice within 28 days, telling the police who was driving the car. You may have to go to court if you ignore the notice. After you’ve sent the Section 172 notice back, you’ll be sent either a:
Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN)
letter telling you to go to court
If you’re stopped by the policeIf you’re stopped by the police, they can:
give you a verbal warning
give or send you an FPN
order you to go to court - you’ll be sent a letter telling you what to do