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Is it better to do a speed awareness course or take three points and a fine?
Is it better to do a speed awareness course or take three penalty points?
Asked on 20 November 2023 by Mike O’Brien
Answered by
David Ross
If you have received a Fixed Penalty Notice and have been offered a speed awareness course as an alternative to a fine and penalty points, we would always recommend taking the course. Penalty points will stay on your licence for four years and will affect your insurance premiums for a least five years, whereas a speed awareness course takes a few hours. You also do not need to inform your insurance company that you have undertaken a speed awareness course, so it will not affect your premiums.
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