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Speed awareness course eligibility checker
Check the practical position from the written invitation, any relevant course completed during the previous three years and the deadline shown on the paperwork.
Checked against primary legal sources for England and Wales · Updated 21 August 2026 · How we review content
Only the issuing police force can offer a course. Previous attendance within three years is relevant, but speed, timing, circumstances and force procedure also matter. This checker identifies the next procedural step without promising eligibility.
Speed awareness course: am I eligible?
This checker identifies the practical position from the paperwork you have. It deliberately does not promise a course from a speed threshold because the offer is discretionary.
Do not reject or miss a live disposal because a commercial eligibility calculator suggests that a course should have been offered. Only the issuing body can confirm the position in your case.
Protect the notice deadline while checking the course position
- Confirm whether you have a written course invitation.
- Check the date and type of any course completed during the previous three years.
- Use the deadline and approved booking route stated in the police paperwork.
Who decides speed awareness course eligibility?
The issuing police force decides whether a course is appropriate. Published thresholds and online estimates do not create a legal right to an offer.
How can I check when I last completed a course?
Check old booking confirmations, payment records and provider correspondence. If you remain unsure, use the contact route in the current police paperwork or the approved course system without allowing the live deadline to expire.
Does a previous course automatically prevent another offer?
GOV.UK identifies attendance on a relevant course within the previous three years as a factor. Course type and the issuing force’s decision still matter, so do not rely on memory or a generic threshold alone.
What should I have ready?
- Written invitation
- Offence and invitation dates
- Booking or completion deadline
- Previous course date and type
- Approved booking route
Turn your paperwork into a clear next-step checklist.
Preserve the notice, dates and response record
Build a notice chronology, deadline record, document checklist and concise solicitor briefing in NoticeReady Case. It does not determine whether the notice is valid.
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Frequently asked questions
Am I eligible for a speed awareness course?
Possibly, but eligibility is not guaranteed. The police decide after considering the offence, timing, circumstances and relevant previous course history.
How do I check when I last did a speed awareness course?
Check provider emails, booking confirmations and payment records. If necessary, use the official contact route associated with the current notice or course system.
Can I demand a course instead of points?
No. A course is discretionary and cannot be demanded simply because an online checker or commonly quoted threshold suggests one may be available.