Work Out How Much You Could be Fined for Speeding: The JMW Speedometer
Getting caught and charged for a speeding offence can be an extremely stressful experience. The penalties for exceeding the speed limit range from inconvenient to genuinely damaging, and it can often be unclear initially how much of a fine drivers should expect.
If you’ve been caught speeding and want to get a better idea of what kind of penalty you might be facing, the JMW Speedometer can help to give you a rough indication of how much you may need to pay. By inputting the details of your case, our handy calculator will tell you what kind of range your fine will fall into, as well as identify any other penalties you might be likely to face
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You were not committing a speeding offence
No-fine outcome
You were driving within the legal speed limit, which means you will not receive a fine and will not have any points added to your licence.
It is possible to receive a fine if you are driving too slowly - however, most roads do not have a minimum speed limit, so you will only be punished for this if you are found to be driving slowly enough to cause a hazard on the road.
How the Speedometer Works
The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points on your driving licence. On its own, this is enough to cause significant problems, since drivers can be disqualified if they accumulate 12 or more penalty points within a period of three years; however, in some instances, the punishment is even more severe, with the size of your fine depending on a number of factors.
These include:
- your annual income
- the speed limit on the road in question
- the degree to which you were found to be exceeding that limit
With all factors taken into consideration, the total fine can reach up to £1,000 - increasing to a potential £2,500 for offences committed on the motorway. You may also receive additional points on your driving licence, or even face an immediate driving ban.
By providing this information, the JMW Speedometer can make it easier to plan for any penalties that might be coming your way - as well as helping you decide whether or not you have reason to appeal the fine in court.
