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<p> </p><p> </p><p>The maximum penalty for speeding is a fine of up to £1,000 and
for speeding on a motorway, £2,500. The courts also have the power to disqualify the
offender from driving and must in any event endorse the offender's licence by between
three and six penalty points. Alternatively, if the police decide that the nature
of the offence was less serious, they may offer the motorist the opportunity to receive
a fixed penalty notice instead of prosecution. If a fixed penalty is issued, the driver
may instead chose to plead innocence or mitigating factors in court, and if convicted,
any sentence will be decided within the maximum penalty limit and in line with sentencing
guidelines.</p><p> </p><p>The number of persons receiving endorsements only on their
driving licence for speeding offences at all courts in England and Wales by police
force area from 2008 to 2012 (latest data available) can be viewed in the attached
table.</p><p> </p><p>Please note that court proceedings statistics for the year 2013
are planned to be published by the Ministry of Justice in May 2014.</p>
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