The cost of a speeding fine depends on the country and the severity of the offence. Here are details for the UK and the Netherlands:
United Kingdom
- The minimum speeding fine is £100 plus 3 penalty points on your licence
- Fines are categorized into Bands A, B, and C based on how much over the speed limit you were driving:
- Band A (lowest): Fine is 25-75% of your weekly income, typically starting at 50%. For example, driving 40 mph in a 30 mph zone could result in a fine around £288 (50% of weekly wage) and 3 points
* Band B: Fine is 75-125% of weekly income, with 4-6 points or possible disqualification for 7-28 days.
* Band C (highest): Fine is 125-175% of weekly income, with 6 points or disqualification for 7-56 days.
- Maximum fines are £1000 for most roads and £2500 on motorways
- Repeat offenders or serious cases may face higher fines and disqualification.
- If you accumulate 12 or more points within three years, you risk losing your licence
- First-time offenders with a clean record may avoid points by attending a speed awareness course
Netherlands
- Fines depend on how much you exceed the speed limit:
- 5 km/h over: €32
- 10 km/h over: €79
- 15 km/h over: €150
- 20 km/h over: €216
- 25 km/h over: €287
- More serious violations (e.g., exceeding by more than 30 km/h) can lead to fines of €400-500 or more and possible license suspension
- Minimum fines for criminal offences start at €3, with maximums up to €900,000 depending on the offence
Summary
Country| Typical Minimum Fine| Fine Range| Points/Disqualification
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UK| £100| £100 to £2500 (based on income and severity)| 3 to 6 points;
possible disqualification
Netherlands| €32| €32 to €500+ (depending on speed excess)| Possible license
suspension for serious offences
Thus, speeding fines vary widely depending on the speed over the limit, your income (in the UK), and local laws. In the UK, fines are income-based and can be substantial, while in the Netherlands, fines are fixed amounts that increase with the speed excess.
