FAQs
Driver Improvement Course
Can I request to attend an advanced driving course rather than
appear in court?
An independent witness says I was travelling at 90 mph but I am sure I was
within the speed limit. I was on a dual carriageway and a car pulled out
from the inside lane straight in front of me. I slammed on my brakes but
hit the rear nearside bumper of the first vehicle then hit a second vehicle
which lost control and ended up on its side in the bushes. Will the court
just take the witnesses word for it that I was speeding?
Answer:
You can only do the course if the police offer it. It’s at their
discretion.
This sounds as though it could be a serious allegation. Have you got any
points already? I would be happy to help you with this matter. Was anyone
hurt?
I have in the past managed to persuade the police to offer the driver
improvement course as an alternative to prosecution after a summons has been issued.