How to get out of a speeding ticket



Speeding fines and tickets are put in place to deter drivers from exceeding the speed limits and are used to punish motorists for breaking the law. We have all heard old wife’s tales of how to get out of them but thanks to some useful insights, we have created a guide to appealing and winning.



Currently, if you breach a speed limit then rightfully you will be handed a fine, penalty points and in some cases you could lose your license.

We’ve all seen them, a multitude of cameras are now in force across the country which work in different ways to encourage drivers to slow down and avoid breaking the speed limit.

As there are so many variations of speeding to consider, motorists have a few defenses that could help them get out of a spot of bother. In this article we also look at the simple loophole that drivers can use to get out of a ticket.



Once you commit an offence you can expect to receive a ‘notice of intended prosecution’ or an NIP which is a quick form that asks you to confirm the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident.

You are given a short time frame in which you are required to respond. If you fail to send correspondence within that time period then expect to be hit with a fine of £100.

As the driver, you are expected to receive the NIP within 14 days of when the speeding offence took place. If you didn’t receive it during that time then it is your right to reject the punishment. Under the Road Traffic Act 1998, the NIP must be sent to the registered keeper of the vehicle within the 14 day time frame.



Other defenses for a speeding ticket that you may also be interested to learn about is if the date, time or location of the speeding offence is incorrect. You must return the NIP with the relevant information as quickly as possible to increase your chances of a successful appeal.

These are the top 5 appeals against a speeding fine:

  •         Your car was stolen
  •         There wasn’t proper notice of the speed limit
  •         It wasn’t you driving when the speeding offence happened
  •         The speeding vehicle caught on camera has been misidentified
  •         You weren’t speeding

If you are planning of defending yourself and appealing an offence, make sure that you have suitable evidence to back up your claim.

Sometimes the easiest thing to do, especially when driving on motorways is to use cruise control. We offer cheap van leasing deals on new vans that have cruise control. Speak to a member of our team for more information or to learn more about the best finance offers on new vans.

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