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Seeking advice – Smart Motorway speeding (58mph in 50mph zone, M
62 J28–27 Westbound)
By: happy_days Date: October 13, 2025, 4:54 am
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Hi all,
I’ve received a Notice of Intended Prosecution from West
Yorkshire Police for allegedly exceeding a variable speed limit
on the M62 Westbound between Junctions 28 and 27.
Details:
Vehicle: MA23 ZHX
Offence date/time: 30/09/2025 at 22:10
Recorded speed: 58 mph
Speed limit in force: 50 mph (variable)
Device type: Automatic camera device (smart motorway)
Reference: 0133052244152220
ACTUAL LETTER UPLOADED HERE:
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This seems to be at the lower end of enforcement, and I’ve not
attended a speed awareness course in over three years.
Before responding, I’d appreciate some guidance on:
The likelihood of being offered a Speed Awareness Course instead
of points/fine.
Whether there’s any realistic basis to challenge or mitigate
this (e.g. signage, calibration, variable limit timing, etc.).
Any procedural points I should be aware of when completing the
online driver admission form.
Happy to share a redacted copy of the NIP if helpful.
Many thanks in advance for any advice.
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Re: Seeking advice – Smart Motorway speeding (58mph in 50mph zon
e, M62 J28–27 Westbound)
By: jfollows Date: October 13, 2025, 5:36 am
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Enforcement starts at limit + 10% + 2, so 57, and I have
attended a speed awareness course for 57mph in a 50 limit.
The NIP clearly reached you within 14 days.
Name the driver and wait for the course offer, don’t mess around
with other stuff.
If you post the driver nomination, get proof of posting from a
Post Office.
Any challenge will end up in court and very likely many more
hundreds of pounds than you’ll pay for the course.
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Re: Seeking advice – Smart Motorway speeding (58mph in 50mph zon
e, M62 J28–27 Westbound)
By: Rallyman72 Date: October 13, 2025, 6:30 am
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I'd agree, don't mess around poking the bear with a stick, it'll
end in tears. Just name the driver and wait and see what
happens.
I got done for 36 in a 30 the day after my mothers funeral. It
was on a country B road that used to be NSL when I last used it
many years ago. Signage wasn't brilliant but was there. Did my
speed awareness course and actually benefitted from it, I was
surprised by that.
Oh, the course was actually cheaper than a fixed penalty too but
that was a couple of years ago.
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Re: Seeking advice – Smart Motorway speeding (58mph in 50mph zon
e, M62 J28–27 Westbound)
By: jfollows Date: October 13, 2025, 6:42 am
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Agreed also on the course, approach it with a positive mindset
and you will learn something to your benefit. Maybe a different
thing to other attendees. No points now for >10 years since my
course. Some people are overly cynical and negative and, yes,
there can be some aspect of that but it’s a silly approach.
What did I learn? Probably that 50mph limits are everywhere and
done for a reason, I may not agree with them all, but I needed
to take more care than I was doing.
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