| The cost of speeding
If you get 6 or more points on your licence during the first two years, you will lose your licence.
Offence |
Penalty Points |
Dangerous driving |
3-11 |
Careless or inconsiderate driving |
3-9 |
Failing to stop after a collision or failing to report a collision |
5-10 |
Driving when disqualified |
6 |
Driving without insurance |
6-8 |
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence |
3-6 |
Excess speed |
3-6 |
| Drink driving |
10 points and disqualification |
| Speeding ticket |
3 |
| Failing to give name and address of driver when issued speeding ticket |
6 |
| Bald tyres |
3 per tyre |
Traffic light offences |
3 |
If you lose your licence you go back to being a learner and start from scratch - you have to take your theory and practical tests again, and your insurance will cost a lot more.
But it's not just the monetary loss.
Imagine losing the new-found independence you had when you passed your test.
Imagine having to rely again on other people or public transport.
Imagine the embarrassment among your friends and family that you've lost your licence.
Imagine if you killed someone because of your dangerous driving.
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