If you are found guilty of a speeding offence in Court you may receive three to six penalty points on your licence, a means-tested fine between £100-£1000 (if the offence did not occur on a motorway) or up to £2500 (if the offence did occur on the motorway) and a possible disqualification.
You have three main options in response to receiving the court summons:
1. Plead not guilty.
2. Plead guilty by post and submit a plea of mitigation.
3. Plead guilty and attend the court hearing with your plea of mitigation.
If you were stopped by the police at the time of the alleged offence and told about a possible conviction then it is not necessary for you to receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution.
Simple mistakes such as an error in your vehicle details or personal information can be changed by the court and will not invalidate the court summons. However, if there is a large error which affects your ability to defend your case the court may dismiss your prosecution.
Not usually. Only in exceptional circumstances will the hearing take place outside of the local area where the alleged offence occurred.
Your summons will state whether or not you can plead guilty by post. If you face disqualification or the offence is more serious then you may be required to attend the court hearing.
If you plead guilty by post you can send a letter of mitigation to the court and they will pass a sentence upon you in your absence.
The court may reject your letter of mitigation because they are considering disqualification or because your letter is read as a not guilty plea. 24-7LAW offers several services that may help you. We can guide you on your potential options, assist you in managing your response and even refer you to a solicitor, if you so wish. If you would like to know more about these services please click PROCEED.
It depends on the facts of your case. If you have the option to plead guilty by post it may be better to take this route. If you plead guilty by post time and costs are saved. If you are unsure contact one of our team who can assist you. 24-7LAW offers several services that may help you. We can guide you on your potential options, assist you in managing your response and even refer you to a solicitor, if you so wish. If you would like to know more about these services please click PROCEED.
