Should I do a speed awareness course or take the points for speeding?

I have been offered two alternatives for speeding at 36 in a 30mph area. I can either pay £60 with three penalty points, or pay £104 and go to a speed management course without any penalty points. Which...

Can I appeal against a speeding fine as the camera was obscured by roadside foliage?

I have recently received an NIP from a mobile speed camera. The camera 'warning' signs on the approach to the camera van were obscured by foliage. Do I have a defence to the ticket?

Should I tell my insurer that a named driver has been prosecuted for speeding and has points on his licence?

A named driver on my private car insurance policy has an unspent Fixed Penalty speeding offence (Code SP30). Can I allow him to drive my car, given that I have not told my insurance company of the three...

Can GATSO speed cameras only be used when capturing speeding vehicles from the rear?

I was recently caught speeding by a forward-facing GATSO camera. I have read in various places that GATSO's were never type-approved by the Home Office to be used forward facing, and may only be used when...

My father has lied to a court in order to take speeding points for his son - what should I do?

My brother was caught speeding by about 10mph over the limit. He is a new driver, so our Dad took the fine and points for him and our Dad lied to the judge, saying it was him that was speeding not my brother....

North wailes

Over the years I have read your columns with interest and enthusiasm, but I always felt uncomfortable with your negative stance over speed cameras. Feeling that I am nearing the end of my life, I took...

Guilt of motoring writer

After 50 years clean licence I got caught doing 36mph past a camera. Should I just pay up or go to Court? I am, of course, guilty.

The lating game

My partner has received a NIP dated 13.07.09 regarding an alleged offence of her car travelling at 35mph in a 30mph limit, committed on 05.06.09. I understand that that the Police have 14 days to issue...

Limiting factor

I recently received my second speeding ticket for doing 39mph in a thirty zone. Since then I travel at no more than 50 on motorways, 30 on country lanes and 20 in built up areas. I did this recently on...

Courting disaster

Regarding the email from CL and his speeding offence in Cumbria. If CL is determined to pursue this, although he has asked for a court hearing, he will almost certainly be asked initially to attend a pre...