Speeding Calculator
The table below shows the range of sentencing for a speeding offence. The likely sentence will depend on the speed being travelled at and what the speed limit was in that area. This is not a definite guide but it does provide some insight into the likely sentence that may be imposed in the event of conviction.
| Speed Limit | Recorded Speed (MPH) | ||
| 20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41 and above |
| 30 | 31-40 | 41-50 | 51 and above |
| 40 | 41-55 | 56-65 | 66 and above |
| 50 | 51-65 | 66-75 | 76 and above |
| 60 | 61-80 | 81-90 | 91 and above |
| 70 | 71-90 | 91-100 | 101 and above |
| Sentence Range | Band A fine | Band B fine/ | Band C fine |
| Disqualification / Points | 3 points | 7-28 days driving ban OR 4-6 points | 7-56 days driving ban OR 6 points |
If your case involves one or more of the following aggravating factors, these guidelines will be a starting point and there may be a higher penalty imposed if found guilty.
- If you were driving an LGV, HGV, PSC etc
- If you were towing a caravan/trailer
- There was poor road or weather conditions
- You were carrying passengers
- If you were driving for hire or reward (taxi/bus/coach)
- There is evidence of unacceptable driving or you were involved in an accident
- There was a high level of traffic or pedestrians
- If your vehicle wasn’t insured at the time
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