From today drivers in England and Wales caught at speeds excessively above legal limits face higher penalties, up to a maximum speeding fine of £2,500. Previously, motorists caught doing 51mph in a 30mph zone or 101mph on a motorway were fined 100 per cent of their weekly income. However, under new guidelines for magistrates, speeding fines for motorists will start from 150 per cent of their weekly income, a huge increase of 50 per cent! Here’s a table to help you understand the new speeding fines system.
The government is sending out a simple message, speed and you’ll be punished. Don’t speed, stick within the speed limits and save yourself the money. You could spend it on one of these five things:
Enjoy a 5* Resort Stay in Sunny Majorca…
For just £2,333 you (your partner and two children) could be jetting off the Isle of Majorca to stay in luxury at the 5* Insotel Cala Mandia Resort (above). The beautiful beachfront hotel has family-friendly zones, five pools, an array of restaurants and a huge haul of activities to sink your teeth into. Still thinking of Speeding? We thought not…
Put a Deposit Down on a Brand New Qashqai…
The Nissan Qashqai is already one of the top selling SUV’s on the market, winning awards, year after year. With new enhancements including the addition of Nissan Intelligent Mobility Technologies, paving the way on how we’ll drive cars in the future, there’s never been a better time to order a brand new Qashqai. Use the £2,500 for a deposit to your very own Qashqai…
Ladies, a new Handbag?
Have you always dreamt of owning a designer handbag? Use the £2,500 to purchase a brand new Mulberry one. The Bayswater is Mulberry’s most iconic leather bag. Launched back in 2003, it is one of the brand’s best sellers.
Get the Latest Apple Tech…
You could buy a brand new 15in Apple MacBook Pro. They’re faster and more powerful than ever before, yet remarkably thinner and lighter. Spend the £2,500 on a top spec MacBook Pro. Then once you’ve bought one, be sure that Twitter is the first website you visit… Follow us @westwaynissan
Invest in a brand new Kitchen…
Ready for a project? Courtesy of Wren Kitchens, you could kit out your kitchen with their Handless White Gloss collection for just under £2,000. They’ve done away with the handles to accentuate the sleek bold lines and beautifully curved end units.
Okay, you probably get the message now. The speeding fine changes came into effect today, Monday 24th April. Don’t get caught speeding.