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Most recently answered speeding questions

Can I do 10% plus 2mph over the speed limit and not get stopped by police?

Some people tell me I can legally do 10 per cent plus 2mph over the speed limit. Is that true?

I received an NIP for a speeding offence in January - does the 14 day rule apply?

I received a NIP in the post yesterday. I had done 36mph in a 30mph zone. The date of the offence was 7th January but the letter is dated 14th February. Does the 14 day rule apply to this?

Do I need to tell my insurer of a speeding fine from Germany?

I have just been informed by my hire car company that I was caught speeding in Germany and have a fine of 29.75 euro to pay. Do I need to tell my insurer?

What's best - to attend a speed awareness course or take the three points?

I have received a speeding ticket in a 30mph zone. What would be the best course of action - to take the speed awareness course or take the three points? What would be the expected effect (if any) on...

I got a speed fine when driving in France, do I have to pay it?

I have received a speeding fine for doing 76kph in a 70kmh whilst in France from amendes.gouv.fr. Is this a genuine fine and, as a British citizen, do I have to pay the fine?

Can mobile traffic enforcement cameras issue speeding fines?

I saw a traffic enforcement camera vehicle near a school with the council logo on the side. I heard these are monitor parking and issuing PCNs to those who park illegally near schools. Do these also issue...

Do I have to respond to a NIP for speeding if it arrived after 14 days?

I've received a NIP dated 15 November for doing 35mph in a 30mph zone on 30 August. I believe the police have 14 days to issue these but obviously, this had been 14 weeks. How do I respond to it?

I've been caught driving at 35mph in a 30mph limit. Is there any way of negotiating a speed awareness course?

I passed my driving test four months ago. I was recorded doing 35mph by a speed camera and have to complete the section 132 paperwork. I'm really hoping I only get a fine and not three points on my licence,...

Can you recommend a device that will detect safety cameras?

I have a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace 2.0d without the safety cameras camera detection function on the sat nav system. I bought the car at nine months old and my local Jaguar dealer tells me the safety camera system...