How much could you be fined for speeding in a 30mph zone:
Bands A, B and C
Band A relates to drivers who have gone over the speed limit by a small margin while Bands B and C are for those who were going significantly quicker than what’s allowed.
The National Police Chiefs’ Council recommends that police give drivers 10% leeway at lower speeds but this isn’t mandatory and you can be penalised for doing 31mph in a 30mph.
| Speed limit (mph) | Band A: Speed (mph) | Band B: Speed (mph) | Band C:<br>Speed (mph) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 21-30 | 31-40 | 41+ |
| 30 | 31-40 | 41-50 | 51+ |
| 40 | 41-55 | 56-65 | 66+ |
| 50 | 51-66 | 66-75 | 76+ |
| 60 | 61-80 | 81-90 | 91+ |
| 70 | 71-90 | 91-100 | 101+ |
| Fine | 25-75% of weekly income | 125-175% of weekly income | 125-175% of weekly income |
| Points | 3 | 4-6* | 6* |
| Disqualification | None | 7-28 days* | 7-56 days* |
*Drivers will either receive points or disqualification
Other factors to consider, such as whether you were driving a heavy goods vehicle or near a school, may see you face a larger speeding fine.
Bands D, E and F
There are a few things that can push your offence into band D, band E or band F and these include speeding:
- with any prior convictions
- while on bail
- with poor road and weather conditions
- while driving a large vehicle
- while towing a caravan or trailer
- while carrying passengers or a heavy load
if it wasn’t serious or expensive enough already, there are some significant costs that come with Band D, E and F while you can also be instantly disqualified from disqualified from driving if you’re more than 30mph over the speed limit.
Fines for Band D, E and F are:
| Band D | Band E | Band F |
| 200% – 300% of your weekly income | 300% – 500% of your weekly income | 500% – 700% of your weekly income |
The maximum fine for any band is £1,000, or £2,500 if you were driving on a motorway.
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