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#Post#: 86048--------------------------------------------------
NIP speeding, but only received after 28 days so can I get on a
speed course?
By: hardwick Date: August 17, 2025, 4:56 pm
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Hi,
I received an NIP for 25mph in a 20mph zone on West Hill
Wandsworth. I have been away for 4 weeks (arriving back on
17/08) and the NIP was sent on 18/07/25, so the 28 day limit to
reply to be able to get the Speed Awareness course option has
expired.
The problem is that I have 6 points already and this then gets
me into the danger zone of losing my licence which I really want
to do if possible.
The main question is - is there any way to get the speed
awareness course option even though it is after 28 days, since I
have not received the NIP (due to being abroad)? If so how
should I go about it?
I would be really grateful of any help on this!
Thanks!
N
#Post#: 86054--------------------------------------------------
Re: NIP speeding, but only received after 28 days so can I get o
n a speed course?
By: Southpaw82 Date: August 17, 2025, 6:43 pm
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Reply to the NIP. They will either offer the course or not.
That’s it.
#Post#: 86067--------------------------------------------------
Re: NIP speeding, but only received after 28 days so can I get o
n a speed course?
By: JustLoveCars Date: August 18, 2025, 4:07 am
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Yes, reply to the s172 request immediately. Failing to do so
actually puts you at risk of 6 points and thus totting...
However, even if your reply is a day or two late they are likely
to simply process as normal - there should be plenty of time for
a course.
(Case law is against you in regards to being abroad - there's no
simple 'defence' there)
#Post#: 86127--------------------------------------------------
Re: NIP speeding, but only received after 28 days so can I get o
n a speed course?
By: hardwick Date: August 18, 2025, 7:32 am
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Thanks so much for the speedy replies. I will send it this
afternoon. I have written a letter asking for this to be
considered and also emailed the Speed Camera Team at Met Police
which I hope will help if anything. All the best, N
#Post#: 86130--------------------------------------------------
Re: NIP speeding, but only received after 28 days so can I get o
n a speed course?
By: JustLoveCars Date: August 18, 2025, 7:39 am
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[quote author=hardwick link=topic=7706.msg86127#msg86127
date=1755520333]
I have written a letter...
[/quote]There is no need to write any letter explaining why you
are (likely) guilty of an offence.
Just respond to the s172 request to name the driver.
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