SPEED AWARENESS COURSE
Speed awareness course cost, eligibility and what happens
Compare official provider fees, then check duration, previous course history, online attendance and the deadline on the invitation. A course can avoid points for the allegation, but the police decide whether one is offered.
Checked against primary legal sources for England and Wales · Updated 13 August 2026 · How we review content
Official provider examples checked on 13 August 2026 range from £84.70 to £98. There is no single national fee. You can book only after receiving an invitation and the live approved booking route controls the price, deadline and available course.
Check the practical course position
Use the canonical checker for the invitation, previous course history and live deadline. The guide remains focused on cost, booking and attendance.
Speed awareness course cost by provider
These are current examples from official provider and council pages. They prove that the fee is not fixed nationally. Prices can change, so the provider and amount shown in your approved booking portal remain decisive.
| Provider | Course fee | Available format | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Training | £84.70 | Online from anywhere or classroom in Northern Ireland | UKROEd ↗ |
| Essex | £90 | Online or classroom | UKROEd ↗ |
| Nottinghamshire | £97 | Online or classroom | UKROEd ↗ |
| Hertfordshire | £98 | Online or at a venue | Council ↗ |
| Kent | £98 | Online or in person | Council ↗ |
| Lincolnshire | £98 | Online or classroom | Council ↗ |
What to compare: fee, course date, completion deadline, online or classroom availability, payment plan and rearrangement terms. Book only through the route in the police invitation or the official DORS offer portal ↗.
Read the invitation before booking or making a payment
- Confirm that the document is a course invitation and identify the completion deadline.
- Check the course type and the date of any course completed during the previous three years.
- Use the approved booking route shown in the invitation and keep the confirmation.
How much does a speed awareness course cost?
There is no single national price. Six official provider examples checked on 13 August 2026 range from £84.70 to £98. The provider sets the final fee and can change it, so check the amount and available dates through the approved booking route stated in the invitation.
Price is not the only practical difference. Compare course availability, online or classroom delivery, payment plans and rearrangement terms, but do not miss the booking or completion deadline while deciding.
How long does a speed awareness course take?
The invitation or approved provider confirms the duration and attendance rules for the particular course. National Speed Awareness Courses are commonly delivered as a session lasting about three hours, but the live booking information controls.
Allow time for registration and technical checks if the course is online. Late arrival, failure to attend or failure to complete can cause the offer to be withdrawn.
Can a speed awareness course be completed online?
Online delivery may be available, depending on the course and provider shown in the invitation. Check the required device, camera, identification and joining arrangements before the session.
Do not assume that an unofficial course or a booking made outside the approved route will satisfy the police offer.
Who decides whether a course is offered?
The police decide whether a course is appropriate. GOV.UK indicates that a course may be offered where the police consider it appropriate and the driver has not attended one within the previous three years, but an offer is not guaranteed.
Why might no course be offered for 24 mph in a 20 mph limit?
A speed that appears low does not create an entitlement. A force may conclude that the offence or circumstances are outside its course policy, that a relevant course was completed within the applicable three year period, that there is not enough time to complete the course process, or that another disposal is appropriate. Only the issuing police force can explain its decision in the individual case.
- Check that the alleged speed and limit have been read correctly
- Check whether the letter is an invitation, a fixed penalty or court paperwork
- Check any previous course date and course type
- Ask the issuing office about procedure without allowing the live deadline to expire
Does an apparent eligibility range guarantee an offer?
No. Published thresholds or commonly quoted calculations describe enforcement or scheme practice, not a legal right to a course. Do not reject a fixed penalty or miss a response deadline solely because an online calculator says a course should have been offered.
Does a course mean no consequences?
Successful completion will usually avoid penalty points for that allegation, but a fee is payable and the course must be completed as directed. The offer should explain the practical conditions.
What if the booking or completion date is missed?
Contact the course provider or issuing body immediately. Do not assume that payment alone preserves the offer or that an extension has been granted. Keep evidence of any technical problem or exceptional event.
Should I accept before challenging the allegation?
Understand the allegation and any legal issue before choosing a disposal. Accepting a course is a practical decision with legal consequences. Obtain advice if service, driver identity or the evidence is genuinely disputed.
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QUICK ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
How much is a speed awareness course?
Six official provider examples checked on 13 August 2026 range from £84.70 to £98. There is no single national fee, so use the approved booking route in the invitation to confirm the current amount and available dates.
How long is a speed awareness course?
A National Speed Awareness Course is commonly around three hours, but the invitation and approved provider confirm the duration, joining time and attendance rules for the particular course.
Can I take a speed awareness course online?
Online delivery may be available where the invitation and approved provider offer it. Check the equipment, identification, joining and completion requirements before booking.
Why was I not offered a speed awareness course?
Because an offer is discretionary. The issuing police force decides whether a course is appropriate after applying the relevant scheme and case circumstances.
Should I have been offered a course for 24 mph in a 20 mph limit?
Not necessarily. The speed alone does not create a right to a course. Previous course history, timing, offence circumstances and force policy may all matter.
Can I demand a speed awareness course instead of points?
No. You may ask the issuing office to explain the procedure, but the court does not ordinarily substitute a course simply because a driver would prefer one.