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National Speed Awareness Courses
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The National Speed Awareness Scheme has been provided to give some offenders who drive in excess of the speed limit the opportunity to attend a theory and practical workshop as an alternative to the fixed penalty system of a £60 fine and 3 penalty points endorsed on their license.
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There is a course fee of £105, payable in full directly to the course provider before you attend. The Suffolk course will involve a 2½ hour theory session and 3 hours practical in-car instruction.
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Courses will only be available to drivers via an offer from a police force, if you've exceeded a posted speed limit. Having attended a course, you will not be eligible to attend a second course within the following 3 years.
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No. Once you have successfully completed the course that is the end of the matter and you will be notified accordingly.
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If you are late, you will not be admitted to the course. It is your responsibility, having accepted the offer of the course, to ensure that you arrive in plenty of time. If you are ill, you will need to contact the service provider as soon as possible. You will be required to provide a doctors certificate. In either situation your case will be referred back to the police for their consideration. The likelihood is that you will receive the standard £60 plus 3 points penalty and lose your course fee. .
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In Suffolk yes, unless you have a specially adapted vehicle. A fully insured, modern car will be provided for the course, usually including an automatic if required. Motorcyclists will normally be required to bring their own machines.
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Absolutely essential. You will not be allowed onto the course unless you produce your driving license. If you have the new style photo card license, you must also produce the paper counterpart. If you have to send your license away for any reason, make sure it will be back in time for your course. You will not be allowed on the course if you have been disqualified from driving since you received your course offer.
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If you are unable to attend the course you are offered, you should contact the service provider who will make a decision based upon your circumstances as to whether they can offer an alternative date or refer you back to the police.
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Suffolk County Council is the service provider of these courses. All course providers will be members of the Association of National Driver Improvement Course Providers, ANDISP. The Association is established to ensure the quality and consistency of course delivery throughout the UK.
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No, however there will be group discussions that you will be expected to participate in to successfully complete the course.
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Prior to attending a course, you will be asked by the service provider, to indicate if you have any special needs that will have to be taken into consideration in order to ensure that you can fully participate in the course. Every effort will be made to support your needs. You will need to contact the service provider.
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There may be up to 20 people on the course.
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