Can you do 37 mph in a 30mph zone?

Can you do 37 mph in a 30mph zone?

I was doing 37 in a 30 and was offered a speed awareness course. I was told on the course it is offered to people doing 36 or 37 mph. I would highly recommend the course – not just cos it’s a way of getting off the points but because it’s a brilliant eye opener.

What happens if you do 38 in a 30 zone?

Just asked him and the letter said people up to 42 in a 30 would be offered the speed awareness course. Then AJXX take the points and watch your insurance escalate over the next few years. It will defiantly outweigh the £100 cost of the course. My husband has just been done for speeding 38 in a 30 and he was offered the speed awareness course.

What happens if you get caught speeding by a speed camera?

There is also some flexibility (plus or minus 25%) in the fine, based on other circumstances. Speeding around a school or busy pedestrian area will probably get your fine bumped up, whereas a similar speed on a deserted road in the middle of nowhere may get you a bit of leniency. Points: Speed camera offences and penalty points

Are there average speed cameras on Main Roads?

Main roads, A roads and motorways should be fitted with average speed cameras. The motorist should always remain in full control of their car and speed. I disagree. Main roads, A roads and motorways should be fitted with average speed cameras. The motorist should always remain in full control of their car and speed.

Just asked him and the letter said people up to 42 in a 30 would be offered the speed awareness course. Then AJXX take the points and watch your insurance escalate over the next few years. It will defiantly outweigh the £100 cost of the course. My husband has just been done for speeding 38 in a 30 and he was offered the speed awareness course.

Is it illegal to drive at 31mph in a 30mph zone?

The police will usually only opt to prosecute if you are considered a ‘serious offender’ and have either severely exceeded the speed limit or have repeatedly committed the offence. However, the fact remains that it is illegal to drive at 31mph in a 30mph zone.

What’s the speed limit for a speed camera?

So on a 30 mph road, a camera wouldn’t normally activate unless a car drove past at 35 mph or above. On a 70 mph stretch of motorway, this threshold would go up to 79 mph. Here are the thresholds in full:

What happens if you get caught speeding by a mobile camera?

When you are caught speeding by a mobile camera, it is up to the police officer’s discretion to penalise you if you are over the speed limit in any way, they can choose to take the NPCC’s guidance, but do not have to, because – as stated above – 1 mile an hour over is still breaking the law.