September 25, 2008
Police offer Drivers a chance to escape penalty points
In a move that could be replicated across the UK, Derbyshire police have teamed up with the Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership and the local Driving Service to offer speeding motorists an alternative to fines and penalty points. Under a new scheme drivers who have flouted speed laws for, the first time, will be able to enter into a one day driving rehabilitation course which is designed to teach them the error of their ways and heighten their awareness of the finer points of road safety.
To put it simply, first time offenders who attend this driver education course have the potential to retain a clean license. For those motorists who may scoff at the idea, it is important to remember that points on a license equals high car insurance premiums. The current economic situation which has resulted in higher motoring costs means that drivers should do all they can to avoid the double whammy of paying a fine and paying for very expensive insurance cover.
Of course the simplest, safest and cheapest solution to the problem is that every motorist should ensure that they observe UK speed limits