Speeding Codes

BigK · March 9, 2005

Got flashed on a dual carriageway recently and have now received my licence back with an SP60 endorsement on.

Not sure why its SP60 and not SP30.

It was a public road - legal limit 70 actual speed around 82.

Insurers seem to be treating SP60 very differently from SP30 - some won't quote with an SP60!!

SteveL · March 9, 2005

From memory, i think SP60 is speeding in an undefined speed limit (usually through roadworks with temporary speed limits etc). This is what i have from when i got done on dual carriageway outside YOrk

SP30 is speeding in a built up area - i.e. 30mph usually. I think motorway speeding gets you an SP70

Quite why insurance companies are not touching you is baffling. I had no problems with my current insurers when i put mine on. In fact, after speaking to a friend who works in insurance, i was told they frown more upon an SP30 penalty because of the obvious risks related to hitting children etc. Whether this is true or not, i dont know.

I've done most of this from memory, so i stand to be corrected by some of our actual police office members

ColinBarber · March 9, 2005

SP60 is actually 'Undefined speed limit offence'

It seems SP60s are given when national speed limit applies .

Nick The Greek · March 9, 2005

SP60 is actually 'Undefined speed limit offence'
It seems SP60s are given when national speed limit applies .

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Yep, i've had an SP60 in the past for speeding on a dual carriageway.

Dave-Ellen · March 9, 2005

I got a sp30 for doing 60 in a 50 on the A1

RED-EYE · March 9, 2005

Got flashed on a dual carriageway recently and have now received my licence back with an SP60 endorsement on.
Not sure why its SP60 and not SP30.

It was a public road - legal limit 70 actual speed around 82.

Insurers seem to be treating SP60 very differently from SP30 - some won't quote with an SP60!!

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Hello mate i work in the car insurance business:

SP60 - Undefined speed limit offence

SP30 - Exceeding speed limit on a public road

hope this is some help

Stu :)

Rillo · March 9, 2005

try Directline - they didn't give a monkey's about my SP30 when it came to quoting.

SteveL · March 9, 2005

Same here with More Than

RED-EYE · March 9, 2005

try Directline - they didn't give a monkey's about my SP30 when it came to quoting.

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all im going to say is that do not get another one as thats when you will get stung!

MrADeveci · March 10, 2005

Hello mate i work in the car insurance business:
SP60 - Undefined speed limit offence

SP30 - Exceeding speed limit on a public road

hope this is some help

Stu :)

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Yes, this is correct.

An SP60 will result in a £60 fine, and 3 points on your drivers licence !