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I’m really scared about a disciplinary

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Hammondhugh · 29/11/2023 23:45

I posted yesterday in reference to the speeding issue I have and that I have made the decision to attend a court date and be honest with my employer about everything. I work in education. And I’ve NEVER been in trouble with the law. I was driving over the speed limit near a camera and I’ve been caught, as I work in the education sector. I’m really scared about disciplinary action etc. I’m obviously a nervous wreck. I’m scared they’ll give me a warning or that I’ll be in a lot of trouble for all of this. I don’t know what to do. I really don’t. I know I’m going to tell the truth but I’m actually very scared of what they’ll say to me. I know that what I did was stupid. But if I lose my job I lose everything

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Mdg247 · 29/11/2023 23:51

Hi OP

I am so so sorry that you are feeling so stressed and anxious about this. I know the feeling so well and it’s absolutely horrible. Is this by any chance spurred on by any underlying anxiety or depression?

I am not a teacher nor do I know too much about the rules regarding this, but you may find some discussions on Reddit, one of which I found for you which should put your mind at ease a little bit…

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeachingUK/s/eh9IRts9iz

I am sure you will be fine! It sounds like a very minor issue. Hope you manage to get some sleep without stressing too much xxx

Reddit - Dive into anything

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeachingUK/s/eh9IRts9iz

Original poster
Hammondhugh · 29/11/2023 23:54

Mdg247 · 29/11/2023 23:51

Hi OP

I am so so sorry that you are feeling so stressed and anxious about this. I know the feeling so well and it’s absolutely horrible. Is this by any chance spurred on by any underlying anxiety or depression?

I am not a teacher nor do I know too much about the rules regarding this, but you may find some discussions on Reddit, one of which I found for you which should put your mind at ease a little bit…

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeachingUK/s/eh9IRts9iz

I am sure you will be fine! It sounds like a very minor issue. Hope you manage to get some sleep without stressing too much xxx

Hello I put it on the teacher subreddit here.

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Headband · 30/11/2023 00:25

How much over the limit were you?

Interested in this thread?

Then you might like threads about these subjects:

Driving & parking General education
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Hammondhugh · 30/11/2023 00:38

Headband · 30/11/2023 00:25

How much over the limit were you?

80 in a 50. Yes I’m aware of the stupidity here. Please don’t remind me. I’m not able to eat or sleep in complete fear of this. And explaining it to work.

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Headband · 30/11/2023 00:46

I really don't think you have anything to worry about.

Headband · 30/11/2023 00:49

These types of offences are not considered criminal offences, and therefore will not show up on a DBS check.Fixed penalty offences could consist of the following:

  • Speeding
  • Driving in a bus lane
  • Driving through a red light
  • Pedestrian crossing offences
  • Driving without a seatbelt
  • Ignoring road signs
  • Driving without an MOT
Original poster
Hammondhugh · 30/11/2023 00:50

Headband · 30/11/2023 00:46

I really don't think you have anything to worry about.

I just feel petrified they’ll say something about it. I’m a nervous wreck as is

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Headband · 30/11/2023 00:52

I doubt it will show up on the DBS check

fluffiphlox · 30/11/2023 00:54

I was intending to be sympathetic but 80 in a 50 zone is not accidental. It does say something about your decision-making That being said, I’m not sure how this offence could stop you working in education unless you lose your licence and need to drive to do your job.

Headband · 30/11/2023 00:57

Why have you started so many threads about this?

Lookingatthesunset · 30/11/2023 01:02

Headband · 30/11/2023 00:57

Why have you started so many threads about this?

Probably because they're "a nervous wreck"?

I am not in any way expert on this but despite how much over the speed limit you were, I don't imagine you'd lose your licence if it's a first offence.

Do you need to drive in the course of your work? If not, then I can't see how a motoring offence is going to affect your employment. Even if you are convicted, I don't think there are implications for your job, and I very much doubt it would be so extreme that you would be dismissed, unless there are circumstances that you haven't divulged here.

FiveShelties · 30/11/2023 01:03

Is it your first offence?

Choccolatebar · 30/11/2023 01:05

I used to work for the NHS. Now retired, but when working got booked for speeding 4 times.

Okay, not 80 in a 50, but I did not have to declare my points to my employer, until I had to drive as part of my job and they checked my licence......Nothing was ever mentioned to me about the 6 points still valid on it.

I once attended a speed awareness course and there was a nurse there, who was caught using her phone while driving.

All I can say is I hope it goes well at work and unless you have to drive to work to get there or drive as part of your job, you may well still keep your job even if banned for a while or given a fine.

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Hammondhugh · 30/11/2023 01:06

FiveShelties · 30/11/2023 01:03

Is it your first offence?

Yea. Clean lisence for 12 years. Never been in trouble with the law. Ever. I’m unmedicated adhd and therefore when I’m driving I’m focused on driving and fixate and that coupled with an obvious reason and my mental health being a mess. Lead me to speed. I’ve stipulated why in another post. It’s just scary. The thought of disciplinary etc. I’m so scared. I’m not sleeping and I’m not eating. It’s really impacting me.

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Original poster
Hammondhugh · 30/11/2023 01:07

Choccolatebar · 30/11/2023 01:05

I used to work for the NHS. Now retired, but when working got booked for speeding 4 times.

Okay, not 80 in a 50, but I did not have to declare my points to my employer, until I had to drive as part of my job and they checked my licence......Nothing was ever mentioned to me about the 6 points still valid on it.

I once attended a speed awareness course and there was a nurse there, who was caught using her phone while driving.

All I can say is I hope it goes well at work and unless you have to drive to work to get there or drive as part of your job, you may well still keep your job even if banned for a while or given a fine.

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What does may well keep the job mean? As in they can say don’t come to work while you’re banned??

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Lookingatthesunset · 30/11/2023 01:09

Do you have to drive in the course of your job?

Kimmeridge · 30/11/2023 01:10

Probably because they're "a nervous wreck

But the advice will be the same on every thread started

Lookingatthesunset · 30/11/2023 01:11

Kimmeridge · 30/11/2023 01:10

Probably because they're "a nervous wreck

But the advice will be the same on every thread started

This isn't a person who's thinking rationally though.

Choccolatebar · 30/11/2023 01:12

Unless driving is part of the OP's job, I cannot see how her employer can sack her.

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Hammondhugh · 30/11/2023 01:12

Lookingatthesunset · 30/11/2023 01:09

Do you have to drive in the course of your job?

To work yes but I can get a taxi if it’s a ban. The single justice form gave me 2 options. Court or no court. I chose to go to court as it’s a first offence.

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Original poster
Hammondhugh · 30/11/2023 01:13

Choccolatebar · 30/11/2023 01:12

Unless driving is part of the OP's job, I cannot see how her employer can sack her.

Can they discipline for it?

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momonpurpose · 30/11/2023 01:14

Headband · 30/11/2023 00:57

Why have you started so many threads about this?

Yes. I think the advice will all be the same op

Choccolatebar · 30/11/2023 01:15

I can relate to posting the same question on other forums/boards, even on the same site.

I have acute anxiety and do this.

When anxious and in a panic, thinking clearly is impossible.

FiveShelties · 30/11/2023 01:15

Hammondhugh · 30/11/2023 01:06

Yea. Clean lisence for 12 years. Never been in trouble with the law. Ever. I’m unmedicated adhd and therefore when I’m driving I’m focused on driving and fixate and that coupled with an obvious reason and my mental health being a mess. Lead me to speed. I’ve stipulated why in another post. It’s just scary. The thought of disciplinary etc. I’m so scared. I’m not sleeping and I’m not eating. It’s really impacting me.

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If you are so worried, wouldn't it be better to speak to your employer and see if you actually need to be so worried.

If you get so fixated on driving which then leads you to travel so much over the speed limit, perhaps it might be worth having a break from driving until you can calm down.

Lookingatthesunset · 30/11/2023 01:17

Hammondhugh · 30/11/2023 01:13

Can they discipline for it?

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As driving isn't part of your responsibilities in work then I don't see the need to even tell your employer.

It's irrelevant. Employers don't normally discipline people for their behaviour outside of the workplace, unless they consider it brings the workplace into disrepute, or it's something that happened at a work-related event. I think you can put the worry to bed.