3 points or Speed awareness Course?

mysticsniper · 14 May 2016 at 18:39

I got the NIP through the post last week, admitted the offence and sent it back. My own fault, didn't realise that they changed the limit from a 40 to a 30.

I have been given a choice of taking the Speed awareness course, or opt for the 3 points and fine.

Does everyone take the course, or do some drivers save it for another time.

I don't have any other points on my license, but thinking what kind of increase would I be looking at for my car insurance which is due in July if I take the points.

Six6siX · 14 May 2016 at 18:43

Save it for another time? :confused:

I'd take the course!

Soul.Survivor · 14 May 2016 at 18:44

Take the course. No brainer.

andicole0 · 14 May 2016 at 18:45

Don't think you can save the course it's only available to 1st time convictions I think.
Andi.

mattyg · 14 May 2016 at 18:47

mysticsniper said:
My own fault, didn't realise that they changed the limit from a 40 to a 30.

.

Take the course...They'll show you how not to make that mistake again

peterattheboro · 14 May 2016 at 18:48

Do 3 points make a big difference to insurance?

Also if you take the course do you pay a bigger fine?

I'd just take the points and not be bored to tears if so.

(That's if you have 0 points to begin with)

mysticsniper · 14 May 2016 at 18:49

andicole0 said:
Don't think you can save the course it's only available to 1st time convictions I think.
Andi.

It says you can only take the course once every 3 years. So if opt for the 3 points and if I have another error in judgement I could take the course then and have all my points wiped off.

mysticsniper · 14 May 2016 at 18:51

peterattheboro said:
Do 3 points make a big difference to insurance?

Also if you take the course do you pay a bigger fine?

I'd just take the points and not be bored to tears if so.

(That's if you have 0 points to begin with)

I think the course fee is £100, If I take option 2, its still £100 fine and 3 points

Kenai · 14 May 2016 at 18:52

mysticsniper said:
It says you can only take the course once every 3 years. So if opt for the 3 points and if I have another error in judgement I could take the course then and have all my points wiped off.

They won't 'wipe points off' if you got caught in a year and did the course then.

I'm not even sure the offer of a course remains if you decline it at first offer, until that three years expires.

Lashout_UK · 14 May 2016 at 19:12

Take the course and consider yourself lucky.

mattyg · 14 May 2016 at 19:14

You can "attend" a course once every 3 years. being offered doesn't go against you if you decline to use it.

I've been on 3 now..............

mysticsniper · 14 May 2016 at 19:22

mattyg said:
You can "attend" a course once every 3 years. being offered doesn't go against you if you decline to use it.

I've been on 3 now..............

So if I was to have another NIP through the post in the next 12-24 months, I could be offered the course again?

mattyg · 14 May 2016 at 19:24

mysticsniper said:
So if I was to have another NIP through the post in the next 12-24 months, I could be offered the course again?

If you qualify (speed etc) As long as you haven't "attended" another course.

Have a look here
http://www.theaa.com/aadrivetech/driver-awareness/

snips86x · 14 May 2016 at 19:36

mattyg said:
You can "attend" a course once every 3 years. being offered doesn't go against you if you decline to use it.

I've been on 3 now..............

...and you didn't learn the first time...?

Super Tigers · 14 May 2016 at 20:05

snips86x said:
...and you didn't learn the first time...?

He hasn't learnt on the first, second or third times. I don't hold much hope if gets on a fourth...

mattyg · 14 May 2016 at 22:10

Learnt what....To be aware of my speed....I'm well aware of my speed...Its just sometimes in the 70-100k miles I drive per year I push it a little...
The fact I've been offered the courses shows I don't spank the limits.....just push them a little

At least I know I'm doing it

Kenai · 14 May 2016 at 22:12

Perhaps the next stage is awareness of speed cameras?

kaku · 14 May 2016 at 22:13

Whichever you choose, be aware that some insurers (admiral group etc.) ask directly if you've been on a course and jack up your premium appropriately.

helpimcrap · 14 May 2016 at 22:34

mysticsniper said:
. My own fault, didn't realise that they changed the limit from a 40 to a 30.

Take the course. Sounds like you need it as your observation is pants.

helpimcrap · 14 May 2016 at 22:38

mysticsniper said:
It says you can only take the course once every 3 years. So if opt for the 3 points and if I have another error in judgement I could take the course then and have all my points wiped off.

Actually learn something from the course about how to avoid it?

Not aimed at you personally but some people seem to drive around with their eyes closed in something which can kill someone with an 'error of judgement'. I'm no angel but I don't get it.