Can You Get Out of a Speeding Ticket from a Speed Camera?

Have you been caught by a speed camera and got a speeding ticket? You’re not alone. Each month, over 32,000 people like you visit our site to understand tickets and fines.

Getting a speeding ticket can be worrying and confusing. But don’t panic! This guide will help you:

•  Understand what speeding is
•  Learn about speeding-related conviction codes
•  Know the difference between being caught by a speed camera and a police officer
•  Learn how to possibly beat your speeding fine
•  Understand how much speeding fines are and what happens if you don’t pay

We know how it feels to get a speeding ticket, and we’re here to help you. So, take a deep breath, and let’s learn how you can handle your speeding ticket.

Speeding Fines – How Much Are They?

Speeding fines are calculated based on how fast you were going over the speed limit. And also, how much you earn. I made this table below, which shows how much your speeding fine might be.

Can You Appeal a Speeding Ticket?

Speeding tickets can be appealed in the UK. You can appeal a speeding ticket if you believe you have been wrongly issued one or have grounds to challenge it. In the UK, appealing a speeding ticket typically involves the following steps that I have listed, below.

• You will receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) within 14 days of receiving a speeding ticket. Detailed information about the offence will be provided in the NIP.
• Payment of the fine is considered an admission of guilt if you accept the penalty. Appeals can be made if you wish to contest the ticket.
• To prove your case, you will need to gather relevant evidence. Photographs, witness statements, or any other documentation that could support your case. 
• An appeal can be submitted by completing the appropriate form and providing the necessary evidence. The appeals process and requirements may vary depending on the jurisdiction. For guidance specific to your case, consult a legal professional or motoring organization. You can also use an appeal letter template for the covering letter.
• An appeal that is accepted may proceed to a court hearing, in which you present your case to a magistrate or judge. On the basis of the evidence presented, the court will make a decision.

What Happens if You Don’t Pay Your Speeding Ticket?

The consequences of not paying a speeding ticket can be serious in the UK. The following are some potential outcomes that I have learned can occur. Note, speeding fines don’t expire, just like parking fines don’t.

• Your speeding ticket fine may increase if you don’t pay within the specified timeframe. Late fees or charges may be added to the initial penalty amount.
• Neglecting payments may lead to a debt collection agency taking over. They will take steps to recover the outstanding amount on behalf of the issuing authority.
• You may be disqualified from driving if you don’t pay the fine. Driving disqualification is possible in the UK if you accumulate 12 or more penalty points within three years. The length of this disqualification depends on the severity of the offence and your driving history.
• If you fail to pay or respond to a speeding ticket persistently, you may receive a court summons. It may lead to legal proceedings and potentially harsher penalties if convicted. If a court summons is issued, you should take it seriously and attend.
• An arrest warrant may be issued in extreme cases of non-payment or non-compliance. Typically, this happens when multiple attempts have been made to collect payment or address the problem.

Speeding-Related Conviction Codes

Depending on the severity of the offence, speeding can have varying consequences in the UK. Minor speeding offences may result in a fine and penalty points. The penalties for more serious cases can include higher fines, more penalty points, disqualifications from driving, or even prison sentences.

You can receive a driving conviction for speeding even if you don’t pay your speeding fine (non-payment of a speeding fine may be criminal). All speeding-related conviction codes in the UK can be found in the following table I created.

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Being Caught by a Speed Camera Versus a Police Officer

Speeding penalties are handled differently, driven by the way that you were caught travelling over the limit. By camera or by police. Both processes are described here.

First, if the police pull you over. An officer’s decision on how to handle you is very much at their discretion. Three outcomes are possible:

1. You are verbally warned.
2. You receive a fixed penalty notice for standard fines. You can get it from the officer.
3. The police will inform you that a summons will be posted to you, and you will have to go to attend a court hearing.

In the case of a speed camera catching you, things are different. In this case, you will be notified by letter within 14 days that a camera snapped you speeding.  You will receive two documents:

1. Notice of Intent to Prosecute (NIP).
2. Section 172 notice.

You must fill out and return Section 172 notices within 28 days. You have to say who was driving the vehicle. You will then receive one of two further notifications by post:

1. You will get a standard speeding fine as shown on a fixed penalty notice (FPN).
2. Court appearance attendance details.