Of course you can only do the course if you haven't attended a course in the last 3 years!

I was caught by the Dorset cameras returning from AL after leaving the Eriba there for service. I did the course in Hertfordshire.
Still don't believe the mantra that 'speed kills' though. Its too easy to just keep repeating it.
It's bad driving that kills.
Although too much speed catches out poor drivers!
TonyP

"Speed" itself does not kill BUT idiotic drivers do ! You've only got to witness the standard driving in the UK to realise this :( BUT the police are so inadequate that these idiots never get caught ! Anything other than sitting on the side of the road with Speed Camera seems beyond them ! More Police in plain cars is what is needed - pull the real 'dangers' on the road - those using 'phones,not using direction indicators,wrong lane on roundabouts,tailgating, ignoring 'solid no overtaking lines', driving with total disregard to other roads users etc to name a few !

Driving a few MPH over the limit is not in itself a danger - but it is an easy way to make a lot of money! Strangely in the USA almost all drivers observe the speed limits even on freeways (50mph) Slightly different on the Inter State Highway with a higher limit, where they tend to act like animals let out of a cage and go mad !, but there are so many Police about that there's a good chance of being 'done', Stopped, tasered, or if really naughty Shot !

I'd rather drive in the US than drive a mile on the M25 !

We love our Octavia...enjoy yours

I wonder if I can request the course in Hampshire.

Will be looking at that model too thanks

id return the car, the brakes obviously didn't work to slow down for the 30 mph
must be air in system

Derek, you can do the course anywhere you like but it has to be within 3 months, I think, of the date of the offence.

BTW my daughter has just renewed her insurance and was asked whether any named drivers have points on their licence or had attended a speed awareness course!

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/j...urance-premiums

Ian

Yhanks Ian, will certainly ask.
I will be notifying insurance tomorrow. I have 0 points at present.

Thanks Brian, waiting to hear of a date and place, then I will ask for nearer if necessary

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My daughter did the course at Winfrith, Dorset and said it was horrendous. The staff were patronising, unpleasant and constantly looking for negative body language from the participants. She came away with a heightened dislike for the police for whom she'd only previously had admiration.
By contrast, one of my shooting buddies did the Hampshire course and although like me he's a cynical bugger through and through, only had positive things to report. He even got away with a comment that his eyes would be better spent focused on the road ahead rather than on his speedo.Hampshire it has to be.

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I was caught in Dorset on the way back from AL having dropped off the van for service. Did the course in Hertfordshire which was well presented without prejudice or moralising.
Mrs P has also just done one which she thought was good!
TonyP

To be honest I want more people fined, banned retested. It never fails to amaze me that in an "average speed controlled area" rodworks etc, I can almost guarantee I'll be the one doing just under the "limit" while others go speeding by! And that includes lorries!

It's jot just speed, it's tailgating (bullying I call it) mobile phone use, not signalling in fact anything that involves increasing the already inherant dangers that driving brings.

If you have ever had to pick up or shovel body parts into a black bag! Then maybe you'd have differing attitudes. Unfortunately I have, and on more occasions than I care to remember, it's a sight, sound and smell that stays with you!

I totally agree with the lack of Police and I wouldbike more, many more! But technology can and should also play it's part, you'll notice on motorways lts of camera's on bridges etc, some of these are linked direct to DVLA for ANPR enforcement, why can't they help with speeding, tailgating, mobile phone use etc.

Just some of my thoughts I could rant forever on bad or dangerous driving, but I'll just remember that when I was being taught to drive my instructor told me to treat everyone else on the road as an IDIOT and potential hazard.

No smilies in this post!

Just got the stuff yesterday and it will be within 8 weeks and they say it WILL be in Dorset, so how did you get out of that one Tony. I aim to call them on Monday and ask.