Speed Awareness Course help.?

Question

I was caught speeding 37 in a 30 zone by a mobile unit, in Nottingham, they apparently dont do the course there yet, but they do the course in Manchester where i live.

Will they let me do the course in Manchester or will i have to live with the 3 points?

Has anyone else been able to do the course where they live rather than where they were flashed?

Answer 1

I took the Speed Awareness course last year but I think you can't ask to take the Speed Awareness course, they offer it to you. I was offered the Speed Awareness course after being caught for the second time and I took the course. I drive around at the correct speed now.

Answer 2

You will probably have to live with the points, the offence came under the jurisdiction of Nottinghamshire constabulary.

Answer 3

I've no idea, but why not write a letter of apology and ask ? I can't see it doing any harm, and they may permit you to attend the course in Manchester on the basis that its better to have you attend a Speed awareness course than just pay off a fine with points.

You will, of course, be admitting you guilt, but I don't think that there is much choice, unless they forgot to certify the equipment, which is what happened to me some 22 years ago. Police withdrew the charge in court ! I've been very careful to obey the speed limits ever since !

Answer 4

Someone recently asked me this when they had there offence in Thames Valley police area where i am based but they lived in Wales

They asked if they could take the course in Wales rather than travel here and the answer was No when i asked our department that dealt with the fines.

I suggest that if your force does not offer a speed awareness course you will have to accept the points, its not complusary that forces offer the course in lieu of points its just a "nice to have" option for the public to choose from and to learn from there mistakes