On returning from holiday gutted to find a letter regarding speeding waiting for me!

Got pinged doing 42 in a 30 zone (which is between two 40mph zones locally)!

I have no points so gutted with this but the law is the law!

My question is regarding the new speeding fines that have recently come in.

I have read a few articles as well as the Gov site but it isn't clear at to whether this falls into the %weekly wage fines or does this only count if the matter goes to court? 

It all seems to be written as 'Magistrates discression' which suggests that it would be the standard fine/points unless you contest it or already have points (as this would be the only time you go to court).

Just not really very clear anywhere.

Any ideas?

@FOX1429 - It's not clear; have you been issued a notice to declare the driver, or a summons? If it's just a notice to declare, the intent is probably to handle the matter by an endorsable fixed penalty, and the %wage system only applies if you make a court appearance (including pleading guilty to a summons by letter if allowed).

Yeah just the deceleration so hopefully it'll be a much less fine than the %wage!

 

just annoyed at myself as I drive that road everyday and am usually aware of the changes.

 

never mind. No ones dead so it's not the end of the world.

 

lools like my insurance will only go up about £30 a year too so could be worse!

Your Insurance might not only go up annually, but Insurance Company dependent they might charge for 'Changing the policy details' when you inform them of the Offence when you finally get the points / fine.

(Have several policies on different vehicles and that can be multiplied which is a nice little Insurance Broker / Underwriter Brucie Bonus.)

Oh well I'll have to wait and see I suppose. My own fault anyway!!!