Think I've been caught doing 60mph in a 30... what will happen

[Shouldhavenotdonethat]

So I'm likely to get flamed for this I know

I've been driving for 15 years. No convictions, no crashes. I'm generally very careful and a considerate road user

Today i was driving down a country lane that leads to the edge of a town. They are in the process of building a housing estate on the edge of the town and have now made it an immediate 30mph from a 60 as you come towards the edge of this new estate. I went through the 30 sign at 60, slowing down as I was going along. Then spotted a police van with a camera pointing out of the back of it just up the road

How much trouble am I in?

I was slowing down before I hit the urban bit, but I Definately was still doing 60 as I went through the 30 limit sign.

I'm so stressed i feel sick with worry.

If i lose my license i lose my job

[sackrifice]

You are likely to get 6 points and a fine for that.

It's not the end of the world. Stop stressing.

[Gazelda]

I imagine there'll be a severe penalty for driving at twice the speed limit. But I can't imagine it'd be a straight off ban.

[Undies1990]

You'll probably get a letter in the post giving you a fine and 3 points on your licence. You might by offered a driver awareness course. If it's your first offence, don't worry you won't lose your licence.

[chickengirl77]

Points &fine or you can pay to do speeding course

[Whisky2014]

Probably 6 points and a fine too. I got caught doing 58 in a 40 and got 3 points and a 200 quid fine. I genuinely thought it was a 60pmh area but missed a sign where it changed:(

[Shouldhavenotdonethat]

At the point I spotted the police van i was doing 40 , still in the process of slowing down. Not good I know

[WhenISnappedAndFarted]

I'd expect points and a fine.

[Motherofcreek]

If you smashed in to a child at that speed you would totally annihilate them

[JustAnotherPoster00]

Sounds like a sp30 and a band c fine

[Shouldhavenotdonethat]

Do u think there's a chance if just the 3 points if they clocked me at double the speed limit? Do they take into account the nature of the road ie. The fact it had been a 60mph limit a few secs before?
Sorry if I sound mental. Just about to return to work off mat leave and genuinely love my job

[MmaMakutsi]

I'm not sure the OP was asking that Motherofcreek. Full marks though for pointing out the bleeding obvious.

[madvixen]

I think that's going to be a court summons I'm afraid

[Shouldhavenotdonethat]

@justanotherposter what does that mean?

[TrixieFranklin]

No they won't take into account the nature of the road.

[Shouldhavenotdonethat]

@madvixen what would a court summons involve?

[NerrSnerr]

Do you already have points OP? If not, it's not great but not the end of the world. You don't get banned until you get 12 points.

[AirBiscuit]

Sentencing guidelines here

www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/magistrates-court/item/speeding-revised-2017/

If you were caught doing 60 then it is at the top of the sentencing range. So potential ban and/or points plus fine. You would have to go to court. If that happens then grovel lots. No option of doing a speeding course at that speed I’m afraid.

[mysteryfairy]

This happened to a family member but 70 and 40. The speed is too excessive to be dealt with via a fixed penalty notice so he was taken to court. The outcome was 6 points and a fine. You have to provide details of your income which informs the fine so if you earn a lot expect to be fined accordingly.

[madvixen]

It will be a hearing at a magistrates court who have the power to ban you from driving and implement significant fines.

[TrixieFranklin]

www.confused.com/on-the-road/driving-law/speeding-fine-calculator#

Speeding fine calculator above for points and fine based on your income and the speed limit and your speed.

[Shouldhavenotdonethat]

@nerrsnerr no points before in my life

[BreakfastAtSquiffanys]

You only get offered speed awareness for exceeding limit by up to a certain amount. Not for 60 in a 30 zone

[Frangipane]

I'm not sure you will be offered a speed awareness course. I had to do one a few years back. I was clocked doing 34 in a 30mph zone. I am pretty sure the course was for people doing anything from 33 to 45 mph in a 30 zone (different speeds apply for different zones.) So if you were clocked going over 45, you would have to take points on your licence and a fine.

[CoachBombay]

I really don't want to worry you too much but 60 in a 30 is double the speed limit, and will be a Band C fine plus either 6 points or disqualification for 7 – 56 days
Possible maximum fine of up to £1000. 😳

[Shouldhavenotdonethat]

I don't care abiut the fine, I'll pay whatever although im not rich
I just don't want to lose my license