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ACCELEDATE NOT ACCELERATE:
The FACTS & FIGURES...
83% of young people interviewed in a recent study claimed to have been affected in some way by a road crash, 33% knew someone who has been killed or injured.
Over 1000 young lives are lost every year in road crashes.
Young drivers are more likely to crash when carrying passengers of their own age.
More young women die as passengers than as drivers.
1 in 3 crashes involves men under the age of 20.
The CONSEQUENCES...
The chart below shows some typical offences and the penalties that you can expect to receive if prosecuted.
Offence / Penalty Points / Fine
EXCESS SPEED......Points 3-6 .....Fine £1,000
DANGEROUS DRIVING .....Points 3-11.....Fine Unlimited
CARELESS OR INCONSIDERATE DRIVING.....Points 3-9.....Fine £2,500
FAILING TO STOP AFTER A COLLISION.....Points 5-9.....Fine £5,000
DRIVING WHEN DISQUALIFIED..... Points 6.....Fine £5,000
DRIVING WITHOUT INSURANCE.....Points 6-8.....Fine £5,000
TRAFFIC LIGHT OFFENCES.....Points 3.....Fine £1,000
If you clock up six or more points on your licence during the first two years, you will lose your licence and go back to being a learner. This means that you will have to reapply for a provisional licence and take both the theory and the practical test again.
Having your licence cancelled affects your insurance policy (increased premiums) and you should tell your insurance company immediately. If you fail to do so this could invalidate your insurance.
Your licence is precious - why risk losing it?
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