NIP. Is there any time limit ?

[Mike Belton]

I got a NIP for 105mph on a 70mph dual carriageway. Have not heard further yet, that was five weeks ago. Is there any time limit within whch prosecution must follow. People with similar experience, what can I expect. I am expecting a ban and big fine. I work overseas and spend very little time in UK. I went into my local police station and asked for advice. They contacted the prosecuting officer but I have not heard anything from them yet. I expect it will arrive just as I think they have forgotten me. Mike

[sparks]

I had to wait nearly 6 months for mine. I too thought they had forgotten about me. John Robson should advise on what to expect, but it will almost certainly be a ban, but I don't think you will get a big fine. That is reserved for if they allow you to keep your license. (which is what happened to me )

[john robson]

The court date can be up to 6 months from when you got the NIP. There is a bit more info re bans etc on other post, check them out.

[rbennett]

So how much of a ban can you expect for 105 in a 70 then? Rgeards, Rob

[paulc]

I was caught doing 104 on the M3 back in 1997. This was my first offence in 10 years of driving. In court I pleaded guilty, I got a 2 week ban, £350 fine but no points. Counted myself lucky at the time.

[rbennett]

Wow! Is this what generally happens? No points, I would have kissed the Magistrate! Regards, Rob

[rossc]

I had 102 on the M11, although it was back in '96. 6 points, £150 & a big thankyou the the dislexic traffic officer than should have put down the 120mph he clocked me at !!

[paulc]

No points sounded good at the time! Unfortunalty you still have to declare the ban to your insurance company, any hirecar companies etc.

[rbennett]

So how long would this ban stay on your history for then?

[paulc]

see PENALTY POINTS - VALID FOR?? posting I think speeding bans are the same as speeding points, valid for 3 years stay on your licence for 4 years.

[rossc]

Assuming its the same as points, it will count for 3 yrs but stay on the actual license for 4. Have found in the past insurance companies tend to ignore them after 18mths or so...... Edited by rossc on Friday 8th June 16:51

[rbennett]

Does anybody know how much a speeding ban would effect your premiumns? What it be a knightmare if you had a previously clean record? Cheers, Rob

[AndrewD]

It depends (but don't ask me what it depends on). Mine didn't change at all for 89 on 6 lane dual carriageway 50 zone. A mate of mine was banned for 3 months for exceeding 120 once, and his insurance actually went down.