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#Post#: 114384--------------------------------------------------
NIP for 37 in a 30. Foreign PhD student, first offence, hoping
for some guidance.
DIR By: croatoan
Date: March 25, 2026, 10:51 am
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Dear all, I have held my full UK driving license for ~10 years.
I exchanged my EU one when I first came here to do my BSc, but
this is actually the first time I ever have to deal with a
traffic offence in this country.
Upon receipt of the NIP today, I went to
HTML https://www.avonandsomersetpas.co.uk/
to check the photos and
all info about the alleged offence. However, the website tells
me that basically all clicks and button presses are recorded,
which stressed me out, so I decided to sit on my hands before I
research this matter, to avoid causing myself any harm. It seems
the process is a lot more different and complicated than back
home, where we just get a cheque to pay...
So I did some googling and read the "read this first" post, and
here I am.
As such, I have not yet seen the photos. Below I provide the
information that based on my search seem relevant and I ask for
guidance on the best course of action and indication on what to
expect in terms of payable fines and points.
This is the location
HTML https://www.google.com/maps/@51.0110778,-3.0408214,3a,75y,90.26h,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s2eSB9xFyYPcH5lyMc5e8lQ!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D0%26panoid%3D2eSB9xFyYPcH5lyMc5e8lQ%26yaw%3D90.25795167090972!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D,<br
/>where a dual carriageway goes from 70-40-30 as the road gets
narrower (and vice versa in the opposite direction). I suspect I
started accelerating too soon, or maybe started slowing down too
late.
I am the RK of the car and between my partner and I, I was the
one driving (as far as I best remember).
I have no income in the UK, but I do have a ~20k PhD scholarship
stipend which is untaxable and do not count as income for the
purpose of banks (I don't know if this counts as income for the
police in this case). I am also PT employed in my home country,
I do a few hours of remote work to support my studies, this
accounts to £7-800 a month depending on exchange rates.
I never had any points on my UK licence nor my EU licence since
I obtained it in 2011. I just have a PCN (which ironically
happened recently, as we say trouble never comes solo...)
As I understand I have to submit the driver details within 28
days. Then I will either plead guilty on the follow up form and
accept some fixed fine or I will have to appear in court.
Wishful thinking here, but is there any chance I could get off
with a warning as a first time offender (this is often the case
back home), or at least not receive points [thinking of my
insurance here] ( plead for the speed awareness course?) ?
What are the possible outcomes in either case? (going to court
vs. pleading guilty beforehand)
Thanks in advance.
#Post#: 114388--------------------------------------------------
Re: NIP for 37 in a 30. Foreign PhD student, first offence,
hoping for some guidance.
DIR By: andy_foster
Date: March 25, 2026, 10:59 am
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No chance of being let off with a warning.
As explained in the "READ THIS FIRST" post, for speeds of up to
10%+9mph over the speed limit, an SAC is generally offered,
subject to the response admitting to being the driver being
received within the appropriate timescale.
Alternatively, as also explained in the "READ THIS FIRST" post,
a fixed penalty would generally be offered for speeds of up to
49 in a 30 limit.
#Post#: 114389--------------------------------------------------
Re: NIP for 37 in a 30. Foreign PhD student, first offence,
hoping for some guidance.
DIR By: 666
Date: March 25, 2026, 11:00 am
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Assuming the (alleged) offence was in England or Wales, you
should automatically be offered a Speed Awareness course.
No points on your licence, no effect on insurance, No enquiry
about income.
The course will cost around £90-£100, and take 3-4 hours of your
time. You will most likely be able to take it online.
#Post#: 114392--------------------------------------------------
Re: NIP for 37 in a 30. Foreign PhD student, first offence,
hoping for some guidance.
DIR By: croatoan
Date: March 25, 2026, 11:20 am
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Thanks for both of your responses. The course outcome actually
sounds quite fair. I definitely don't want to experience court
attendance. So I hope I will be lucky to get the "general"
outcomes.
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