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Yes, drivers in Suffolk are offered the option of attending a Speed Awareness Course as an alternative to prosecution or payment of a fixed penalty, (subject to not having attended one in the previous 3 years). These courses are only offered for speeds detected up to + 10% + 6mph above any given speed limit, as given in the table below:

Speed Limit     Speed Awareness Course offered
30 mph                  up to 39 mph
40 mph                  up to 50 mph
50 mph                  up to 61 mph
60 mph                  up to 72 mph

Further information will be notified once the notice of intended prosecution has been returned to us confirming who was driving at the time of the offence. Courses will only be available to drivers if they have received an offer to attend by Suffolk Constabulary for exceeding 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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DriveTech is the service provider of these courses in Suffolk.

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There is a course fee of £61.30, payable in full directly to the course provider before you attend. The course is a 4 hour interactive theory session.

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The courses are held in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft. You will be able to choose the centre most convenient to you when you book your course.

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No, however there will be group discussions and you will be expected to participate in order to successfully complete the course.

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No. Once you have successfully completed the course that is the end of the matter.

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You must bring photographic identification e.g. photo card driving licence or a passport. Two utility bills addressed to you will be sufficient in the absence of any photo id. If you do not have photographic ID, you must bring two separate forms of identification; for example, an original utility bill (gas, electricity or home phone) or council tax bill or a bank or credit card statement.

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There may be up to 20 people on the course.

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When booking your course the service provider will ask you whether you have any special needs. Every effort will be made to support special requirements.

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If you are unable to attend the course that you have booked, you should contact the service provider who will make a decision based upon your circumstances as to whether an alternative date can be offered or refer you back to the police.

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If you are late, you will not be admitted to the course. If you are ill, you will need to contact the service provider as soon as possible and you will be required to provide documentary evidence such as a doctor's certificate. Full terms and conditions of the course will be provided to you by the course provider.

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If you wish to attend a speed awareness course you need to complete sections A and B when returning your conditional offer. Your details will then be sent to the course provider and they will send you a letter which provides more information about the course and how to book your place.

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No, the Human Rights Act does not affect section 172 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, which states that you are obliged to provide the information requested and failure to do so could result in prosecution.