A FAIRER system of penalties for motorists caught speeding has been outlined by highways chiefs.
The new proposals would mean a reduced penalty for motorists not far above the speed limit and a higher penalty for those who are significantly above it.
The penalties imposed would vary between £40 and two penalty points for less serious offences and £100 and six points for the most serious incidents.
The consultation document also includes proposals by the police to put in place speed awareness courses to be offered to first time offenders in the lower speeding category, at their own expense, in lieu of the two point penalty.
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling launched the outline overhaul of the speeding fine system. He said: "We are seeking views on a new graduated system of penalties for speeding designed to be more effective and appropriate than the current "one-size fits all" approach.
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