Scope: United Kingdom. Non-exhaustive guidance checked on 6 September 2026. Local examples do not apply countrywide. This guide is not a substitute for case-specific legal advice.
Key points
Key takeaways
- Do not confuse mph and km/h
- British fines and points
- Identifying the driver
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Do not confuse mph and km/h
Read the units for the limit and recorded speed before comparing them. A 30 mph limit is not a 30 km/h zone. GOV.UK’s speeding guidance does not provide a red-light penalty schedule.
Sources: GOV.UK
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British fines and points
GOV.UK lists a minimum speeding penalty of £100 and three points. In court, fines can reach £1,000, or £2,500 on a motorway; a driving ban is possible. These are not point deductions calculated under French rules.
Sources: GOV.UK
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Identifying the driver
A section 172 request normally requires a response within 28 days. Follow the issuing authority’s instructions. A dispute about when a notice arrived is not a reason to ignore the driver-identification request; procedure and exceptions require case-specific assessment.
Sources: GOV.UK
Verification
References
The information cited was checked on 6 September 2026. Rules and services may change after this date.
- GOV.UKOfficial reference for the issue explained in this guide.