If you weren’t aware all Speeding offences that go to court within the UK are handled by the magistrate’s court.
There are certain guidelines set out for potential fines when having to attend a magistrate’s court. Please note that these are only guidelines and are not set in stone. The judge can deviate from them if he so wishes, depending on the persons particular circumstances. It is also to a certain extent means tested and will take in to account your current earnings when calculating the total fine.
Below are some guidelines to work from if you are going to court. If your a first time offender it is worth noting it is very rare for a court to enforce the maximum percentage penalty and will usually not exceed 75%.
| Speed limit | 3 point speed fine | 4-6 point speed fine | 6 point speed fine |
| 20 (mph) | 21-30 (mph) | 31-40 (mph) | 41-50 (mph) |
| 30 (mph) | 31-41 (mph) | 41-50 (mph) | 51-60 (mph) |
| 40 (mph) | 41-55 (mph) | 56-65 (mph) | 66-75 (mph) |
| 50 (mph) | 51-65 (mph) | 66-75 (mph) | 76-85 (mph) |
| 60 (mph) | 61-80 (mph) | 81-90 (mph) | 91-100 (mph) |
| 70 (mph) | 71-90 (mph) | 91-100 (mph) | 101-110 (mph) |
| Disqualification | No | 7-28 days | 7-56 days |
| Fine range based on % of your weekly wage | 25%-75% | 75%-125% | 125%-175% |
The above fine range percentages are based on your weekly wage so if you earn £1000 a week for example the fine would be anything from 25% to 175% of that amount, which would be anything from £250-£1750
When it comes to maximum speeding fines it is capped at £1000 or £2500 (if caught speeding on a motorway) so you should`nt pay more than this even if you are in the high income bracket.
The following information is assumed by the court regarding the above information.
- If you don’t provide the relevant information regarding your earnings the fine will be calculated based on wages set at £350 a week.
- The fine will be set based on earning a minimum of £100 a week. It doesn’t matter to the court if you earn less than this.
If you think that you may lose your license when attending court it would be wise to seek some professional advice from a specialist in Motoring law take a look at our Motoring Lawyers page. If however your license isn’t in danger there are many other ways you can defend yourself without the need of an expensive lawyer.