It has been confirmed that from April 2017, higher tariffs will be imposed upon those who are the most serious speeding offenders. The fine imposed currently sits around a maximum of 100% of the guilty party’s weekly wage. This will jump up to 150% of their weekly wage from April 2017.
This can be a maximum of £1,000 on roads below the national speed limit, whilst motorways have a maximum fine of £2,500 attached. The figure will not be changed by the upcoming amendment to legislation. Figures to which the rise will likely be attributed to are (per the sentencing council):
- 20mph speed limit; 41mph and above recorded speed of driver
- 30mph; 51mph +
- 40mph; 66mph +
- 50mph; 76-85 +
- 60mph; 91mph +
- 70mph; 101mph +
So what do you think of the new rate? Is it fair to fine a person so much for a speeding offence, or is it proportionate when someone is travelling potentially in excess of over 100 miles per hour? Answers as always are invited in the comments section below.
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