Originally Posted by timrud

I'll do a bit of explaining as ambiguity of some terms is causing a bit of confusion.


The case must have its first hearing at the Magistrates Court within six months or it becomes staute barred. Mike is right that when its an accident it can rise to twelve months. This is because speeding is a summary only offence, where as due care and dangerous driving (what your going to get charged with after an accident) are both either way offences (can be heard at Magistrates or Crown Court).

Anything else just ask