Re: Speed awareness course vs 3 points
 

yep

Re: Speed awareness course vs 3 points
 

It was ok, it wasn't what i was expecting. You wont learn a thing if you have recently passed your test. However, the older drivers seemed to take something away from it though, so the course can be beneficial.

Re: Speed awareness course vs 3 points
 

when I got my first ever points in 30 years of holding a licence (35 in a 30) no offer of a course, talking to a few cops they said they didn't ticket for less than 40. It confirmed my view that the scamera at the bottom of a hill is a revenue creation device with no safety implications.

There appears to be no consistent policy, step mum was caught at 38 and given a course.

Re: Speed awareness course vs 3 points
 

I'm sure they can accommodate either way Ness. ;)

Re: Speed awareness course vs 3 points
 

I had to book a speed awareness course online yesterday. I'll keep an open mind and I'm sure I'll learn one or two good tips. Its a good option to take. My Missus did one last month in Bournemouth and used the rest of the day to lounge at the seaside. I chose the Winchester venue because its at the end of the A272 and I can hack down the twisties there and back!

Re: Speed awareness course vs 3 points
 

personally i'd fight the ticket instead of doing either, couple of stamps cost less than £60

Re: Speed awareness course vs 3 points
 

Why bother when you have been caught fair and square, weather 5mph or 50mph over speeding is speeding, also if you fight it and you lose you'll end up with a bigger fine, had a mate fought a ticket, ended up with 4 points, £175 fine & £25 costs to pay!

Re: Speed awareness course vs 3 points
 

did a speed awareness cse just before christmas last year, got caught in the company car just over the limit . when notified of the option of cse or points i opted for the cse. and to be honest i found it quite informative, and its changed the way i drive ( but not the way i ride).