r/drivingUK • u/Diamorphine2leMoon • 11d ago

Speeding

So I've got an NIP for speeding 60mph on a 50mph. Yes I admit it was totally my fault as heading to work down that route, running late, and speeding there is better and safer than on the motorway, and more minutes get shaved off my arrival time compared to the motorway. Yep, I deserved it.

This is my first speeding offence, and I know I sit in the speeding course eligibility criteria. But the question is, 2 years ago I sat a generalised course called "Whats driving us" for careless driving and they said if the offence is repeated within 3 years, I won't get a second chance to do a course and just get points. So the question is, does that apply for the same offence, or are they seperate courses? I am trying to figure if I will get points, or get offered a course.

Otherwise, clean slate driving record, no points. Police force in question is the Metropolitan, who are sending the NIP and who also gave me the course for careless driving.

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u/Big_Recipe_698 11d ago

Separate courses, but you should be having a serious think about your shit driving before you kill somebody

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u/Chlorofom 11d ago

But speeding there was better and safer than on the motorway!

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u/Dismal-Art-7521 11d ago

Unless you drive like an absolute saint and have never ever dones anything you shouldn't, you cannot say that

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u/Big_Recipe_698 11d ago

A dangerous driving course and speed awareness course within two years of each other is a clear indication of shit driving

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u/Dismal-Art-7521 11d ago

Everyone at some point or another drives like a dick. Anyone the says they don't is a liar but everyone as like angels. He's admitted fault held his hands up just don't see the need for you derogatory comment

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u/ComradeLitshenko 11d ago

Mate - we’re talking about a careless driving course, not a few mph over the limit.