You were legitimately caught speeding and have been offered a 'get out of jail not free' card in the shape of a £90 course.
By all means tell them to stuff it and embark on a one-man crusade to change the system.
But there will be two results, you will fail, and be left with a stiffer penalty.
Apart from anything else, you appear to object to travelling to Hamphsire to do the course, so how is travelling to Southampton for an appearance in the magistrates' court any better?
If you wish to sort this to your advantage, rather than disadvantage, I suggest you contact the speed awareness course people and ask them politely if you can attend a course closer to home.
I am surprised there is no conditional offer of a fixed penalty, there usually is.
That gives you the option of paying a £60 fine and accepting three points on your licence.
Not brilliant, but you can do that without leaving the house.
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