Speeding

[K9]

stupid question, what does the " points" mean? 

UK driving license holders are given penalty points for driving offences. The more serious the offence, the more points are given. When the number of points reaches 12 then (usually) a ban is enforced. Speeding generally gets you a fine and 3 points, so caught speeding 4 times and you get 12 points which means a ban.

for how long are you banned?

[Viking]

stupid question, what does the " points" mean? 

UK driving license holders are given penalty points for driving offences. The more serious the offence, the more points are given. When the number of points reaches 12 then (usually) a ban is enforced. Speeding generally gets you a fine and 3 points, so caught speeding 4 times and you get 12 points which means a ban.

for how long are you banned?

That's up to the courts to decide on the individual case.

[Scottymon]

Oh you're serious, ok, as people have said 12 point licence.  Points last for 3/4 years on licence, 5+ for Insurance purposes.

Keep within 10% of the speed limit and you are pretty much going to be ok for life

But, if you actually want to use your hot hatch (get to the track or), remember this table which could land you in court otherwise:

Speed limit   - Ticket -----   Chance of Summons to court
20mph            25mph           35mph
30mph            35mph                50mph
40mph            46mph               66mph
50mph            57mph               76mph
60mph            68mph               86mph
70 mph            79mph              96mph

Additionally, with all that said, more and more Police now favour the Section 59, which means they need absolutely no evidence, to mark your car for 12 months and impound it on the second occasion (££££ release fee) if they are either:

1. In a bad mood
2. You don't pass the "kiss my ass" test
3. It's raining
4. Your windscreen is cracked (but it passed MOT... but they don't care)
5. Your numberplate is too high (but it passed MOT... but they don't care)
6. You "looked" like you were driving too fast.
7. Your exhuast is too loud (but it passed MOT... you get the point, lol)
8. Some reason that they make up on the spot.

I'm quite surprised the S59 exists tbh, as there's no legal course, as a result you cannot defend yourself.

[Matthewsimone]

I recieved a section 59 about 7 years ago for accelerating quite hard off a set of lights (no speed limit broken) loud exhaust and the officer was just being a total Ar$e that day

Think the ticket goes against that car registration tho not you! Changed cars few months later anyway and touch wood never had any bother since then

[Scottymon]

I recieved a section 59 about 7 years ago for accelerating quite hard off a set of lights (no speed limit broken) loud exhaust and the officer was just being a total Ar$e that day

Think the ticket goes against that car registration tho not you! Changed cars few months later anyway and touch wood never had any bother since then

Nah mate, the offence is against the CAR and the PERSON, unfortunately... 12 months... so you're all good by now.

[Matthewsimone]

I recieved a section 59 about 7 years ago for accelerating quite hard off a set of lights (no speed limit broken) loud exhaust and the officer was just being a total Ar$e that day

Think the ticket goes against that car registration tho not you! Changed cars few months later anyway and touch wood never had any bother since then

Nah mate, the offence is against the CAR and the PERSON, unfortunately... 12 months... so you're all good by now.

Never knew that!
As said many years ago anyway but have to agree that the S59 is a loop hole in the system for the law and not much we the motorist can do to contest it unless you are up for a big court battle and have plenty spare cash to fund such a battle 

[byron]

As I said expecting 3 points and a fine, if a sac if offered I'll snap there hand off, only slight problem is I work away on ships so getting to one May end up a problem, but we'll cross that bridge if it comes!!