Re: Traffic fines should not go to the city
Posted: Dec 15th, 2017, 1:48 pm
^^ camera zones are definitely advertised in the uk but their fine structure is what keeps speeders in fear - and its just changed...
Source : https://www.saga.co.uk/magazine/motorin ... -explained
Band C speeding fine
A Band C speeding fine means that anyone speeding at 51mph or above in a 30mph limit - for example - faces a fine equivalent to 150% of their weekly income, and 6 penalty points on their driving licence, or disqualification from driving for up to 56 days. If you’re disqualified for 56 days or more, you must apply for a new licence before you're able to start driving again.
For anyone earning £25,000 a year, a speeding fine equivalent to 150% of their weekly income means handing over a minimum of £720 - no small amount.
Band B speeding fine
You might receive a Band B speeding fine for doing between 41-50mph, in which case you'd face a fine equivalent to 100% of your weekly income (£480), and 4 penalty points on your driving licence, or disqualification from driving for up to 28 days.
Band A speeding fine
A Band A speeding fine would be appropriate if you are caught speeding between 31-40 in a 30mph zone, and you can expect to receive a fine equivalent to 50% of your weekly income (£240), and 3 penalty points on your driving licence.
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The speeding fine is to be capped at £2,500 for those caught speeding on the motorway, and £1,000 everywhere else.
This means that anyone earning more than about £50,000 a year probably won’t be asked to pay any more than this, a situation that leaves poorer drivers disproportionately disadvantaged
Source : https://www.saga.co.uk/magazine/motorin ... -explained