Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me as soon as possible. My husband received two Notices of Intended Prosecutions today for two "Speeding offences" he undertook on Monday and Wednesday. For context, he was on his way home from work on a stretch of busy road which is usually a 40mph zone. Cones have been placed for road works but the workmen aren't on site until night time, hours after he has already gotten home, but anyhow, that small area is currently a 30mph zone whilst the cones are in place. He was doing 38mph both times the speed camera clocked him.
The issue is, he is a new driver. No accidents or other penalties as he's an excellent driver, but it took him several attempts to pass his test because of extreme nerves when it comes to exams. We understand the penalty for speeding is normally 3 points on your license, now he has two notices so that would be six points, meaning his license could be revoked and he would have to sit his theory and practical test again. I'm hoping he will be offered a speed awareness course instead, and maybe just 3 points on his license, but that's for them to decide. We have now been told by a friend that he shouldn't drive AT ALL until a decision has been made, and that the Notice of Intended Prosecution should be enough for him to have his license removed no questions asked if he is seen driving the car whilst under investigation for the offences. Is this true? Surely it would have said that on the letter if this was the case? Advice gratefully received, thank you.
The issue is, he is a new driver. No accidents or other penalties as he's an excellent driver, but it took him several attempts to pass his test because of extreme nerves when it comes to exams. We understand the penalty for speeding is normally 3 points on your license, now he has two notices so that would be six points, meaning his license could be revoked and he would have to sit his theory and practical test again. I'm hoping he will be offered a speed awareness course instead, and maybe just 3 points on his license, but that's for them to decide. We have now been told by a friend that he shouldn't drive AT ALL until a decision has been made, and that the Notice of Intended Prosecution should be enough for him to have his license removed no questions asked if he is seen driving the car whilst under investigation for the offences. Is this true? Surely it would have said that on the letter if this was the case? Advice gratefully received, thank you.
