Challenging Speeding Fines & Appeal Tickets

Many UK drivers face speeding fines and tickets, but not all are fair. If you've been unfairly fined, you can challenge the speeding fine and appeal a ticket.

At Moeen & Co. Solicitors, our team of specialist speeding offence solicitors in London can help challenge speeding fines and reduce penalties.

Got a speeding ticket and you believe it is unfair? Call our speeding offence solicitors at 0203 959 7755 for advice on challenging speeding fines.

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What is a speeding offence in the UK?

A driver commits a speeding offence when they drive faster than the legal speed limit for that road, resulting in a minimum £100 fine and 3 penalty points.

You risk disqualification from driving if you reach 12 penalty points within a period of 3 years.

Understanding speeding fines in the UK

Speeding offences are typically detected by speed cameras, police officers, or mobile speed traps. If you’re caught speeding, you may receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) followed by a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) or a court summons. It depends on the severity of the speeding offence.

In the UK, speeding fines are usually given by:

• Speed cameras (fixed, mobile, or average speed cameras)
• Police officers using speed guns
• Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems

If you're caught speeding, you'll get a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) within 14 days.

What are the penalties and fines for speeding offences?

A speeding fine starts at £100 and 3 penalty points on your driving licence, but it could go up to £2,500 for motorway offences if the case is taken to Court.

Penalties for speeding can include:

• A fine (usually £100 for minor cases)
• 3 to 6 penalty points on your licence
• A driving ban (for serious speeding)
• A speed awareness course (if you're eligible)

If you've received a speeding ticket or fine and believe it's unfair, contact our speeding offence solicitor at 0203 959 7755 to challenge the speeding fine.

Grounds for challenging a speeding fine

You may be able to challenge a speeding fine on several grounds, including:

• Errors in the Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP)
• Faulty or Inaccurate Speed Detection Equipment
• Incorrect or Obstructed Road Signage
• Mistaken Identity or Incorrect Driver Details
• Emergency Situations
• Special Circumstances

Errors in the Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP)

A Notice of Intended Prosecution must reach the car owner within 14 days of the alleged offence.

You could have grounds to challenge the fine if it’s delayed or contains errors such as:

• Incorrect vehicle registration
• Wrong date, time, or location of the offence
• Misspelled name

Faulty or Inaccurate Speed Detection Equipment

Speed cameras and police radar guns must be accurate. If you think there's an error, ask for:

• Camera calibration certificates
• Officer’s notes (if stopped by police)
• Photographic evidence

Incorrect or Obstructed Road Signage

Speed limits require clear signage. If the signs were missing, blocked, or incorrect, you may not have been aware of the limit and could appeal the speeding ticket.

Mistaken Identity or Incorrect Driver Details

If someone else was driving your vehicle, you must give their details. Not telling who was driving can lead to more penalties.

Emergency Situations

Drivers might argue they were speeding in an emergency. But proving this is hard and rarely works.

Special Circumstances

In some cases, you might argue mitigating circumstances. Some situations might justify speeding, like:

• Dangerous road conditions needing quick speed
• Being forced to speed by another driver

Need to dispute a speeding ticket? Contact our speeding offence solicitors in London at 0203 959 7755 to challenge speeding fines and appeal tickets.

How to appeal a speeding ticket?

To appeal a speeding ticket, start by responding to the Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP). Next, gather any relevant evidence that may support your case.

You can then appeal the Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) by explaining your reasons for challenging the fine. If necessary, take the case to court for a final decision.

To appeal a speeding ticket, follow these steps:

1. Respond to the Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP)
2. Gather Evidence
3. Appeal the Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN)
4. Take the Case to Court

Step 1: Respond to the Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP)

You must reply within 28 days, saying who was driving. If you plan to challenge the fine, don't admit guilt right away.

Step 2: Gather Evidence

Request evidence from the issuer, such as camera calibration reports, records of road signage, and traffic conditions at the time of the offence.

Step 3: Appeal the Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN)

If you believe the speeding fine is unfair, you can write to the police to challenge the Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN).

In your letter, explain why you think the fine is unfair, providing any supporting evidence to back up your claim.

Step 4: Take the Case to Court

If your appeal is turned down, you can take it to the Magistrates’ Court. But, if you lose, you might face a higher fine and court costs.

How long do I have to appeal a speeding fine?

You must reply to the Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) within 28 days. Appeal as soon as you can if you want to challenge the speeding fine.

How long do speeding points stay on your licence?

Speeding points stay on your licence for four years, but they only count for disqualification purposes for three years. Car insurers may keep records of driving offences for five years.

Can you lose your licence for speeding?

Yes, you might lose your licence if you get 12 or more points in three years. New drivers with 6 points in their first two years will have their licence revoked.

When should you contact a solicitor for a speeding offence?

You should contact a solicitor if:

• You have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP)
• You are facing a court summons for speeding
• You risk losing your licence due to excessive points
• You want to challenge a speeding conviction

Contact our speeding offence solicitor

Received a speeding fine and want to contest it? Contact our speeding offence solicitors at 0203 959 7755 to challenge your fine and appealing your ticket.

Our specialist speeding offence solicitor in Hayes, London can help you reduce fines, avoid penalty points, or even have your case dismissed by identifying legal defences.

FAQs about speeding offences in the UK