Speeding fines rocket to 175 per cent of weekly salary
NEW guidelines were rolled out last week allowing police to hit motorists in England and Wales with speeding tickets up to 175 per cent of their weekly salary.
Offenders can also expect six points on their driving licence or up to a 56-day driving ban. Those earning £50,000 a year may now be forced to fork out almost £1,700 and be disqualified for almost two months for putting their foot down too hard.
The worst ‘B and C’ offences include speeding at more than 100mph on a 70mph limit motorway. Even infringements, such as driving at 40mph in a 30mph zone, can now land motorists with fines equivalent to 50 per cent of their weekly salary – plus three penalty points on their licence.
So a £50,000-a-year motorist can be fined almost £500. Fines will be capped at £1,000, or £2,500 if the driving offence was while speeding on a motorway.
In March, the penalty for being caught using a mobile while at the wheel was increased from £100 to £200 plus six penalty points.