I found the Speed Awareness Course well worth doing, and I left as a better driver.
In response to JC of Trowbridge, I sympathise with his frustration at middle lane motorway drivers. Having recently returned from driving in France and Spain I agree with Honest John that British driving standards are improving and I can say they are certainly better than our continental friends, with a few noticeable exceptions.
I was recently clocked doing 36mph on an urban dual carriageway and received a notice of prosecution. I was guilty of the offence because there were regularly spaced lamp-posts with no speed limit signs attached, so 30 mph was the limit. I took the option of a Speed Awareness Course as an (expensive) alternative to a fine and points. This was well worth doing and I definitely left as a better driver. Apart from being more "speed aware" I think I am now far more tolerant and considerate towards other road users. I believe this course should be made available free of charge to every driver every 10 years.
I was recently clocked doing 36mph on an urban dual carriageway and received a notice of prosecution. I was guilty of the offence because there were regularly spaced lamp-posts with no speed limit signs attached, so 30 mph was the limit. I took the option of a Speed Awareness Course as an (expensive) alternative to a fine and points. This was well worth doing and I definitely left as a better driver. Apart from being more "speed aware" I think I am now far more tolerant and considerate towards other road users. I believe this course should be made available free of charge to every driver every 10 years.
Asked on 10 June 2012 by RG, via email
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How could it be free of charge? Someone would have to pay for it and the country is broke. But if it was compulsory and paid for at say £150 a time, it would provide employment for many of the police officers who are being made redundant now the Olympics are over.
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