Flashed by a Speed Camera?
Don't panic. Here is exactly what happens next, how long you have to wait, and what your potential penalty could be.
What Happens Next
If you were caught speeding by a camera, the registered keeper of the vehicle will receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) and a Section 172 notice in the post.
Can I check online if I was caught?
No. There is no central database or online system for the public to check if a speed camera caught them. You simply have to wait the 14 days to see if a letter arrives.
If you are not the registered keeper (for example, if you drive a company car or a lease vehicle), the 14 day rule applies to the company. They will then name you as the driver, and you will receive your own NIP later.
Quick Facts
- Wait TimeUp to 14 Days
- First DocumentNotice of Intended Prosecution
- Tolerance (Guideline)10% + 2mph
Calculate Your Potential Penalty
Use our tool below to see if you will be offered a Speed Awareness Course, a Fixed Penalty, or a Court Summons.
Offence Details
Legal Triage
Citation Receipt
Awaiting Offence Details
Required Actions:
- Enter Recorded Speed
- Complete Legal Triage
The calculations provided are based on the Magistrates' Court Sentencing Guidelines and NPCC guidelines for England and Wales.