If you choose to attend a retraining course, do not pay the Fixed Penalty Notice (Fine). Paying the fine will cancel your course place and points will be added to your driving licence. Once paid, the fine cannot be reversed.
How to book
Visit the NDORS website to book your course. Choose 'Staffordshire' when booking, regardless of which police force offered you the course.
You can also book or rearrange your course by accessing your police record.
Watch a video on how to book online (5 minutes)
What is the National Speed Awareness Course?
This theory-only course educates drivers about speed limits, the consequences of speeding, and how to avoid future offences. There is no police involvement, no driving test, and no practical driving required.
Who is the course for?
You may be eligible if:
- You exceeded the speed limit (not on a smart motorway)
- You haven’t taken the same course in the past 3 years
- You received a police letter offering the course
You cannot self-refer to this course.
Course formats
Online course (via Zoom)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Delivered by Staffordshire County Council
- Requires a device with camera, microphone, and reliable internet
- Smartphones allowed, but larger screens recommended
- Must be in a private room, alone, and engaged throughout
Classroom-based course
Delivered by two presenters at one of five venues (subject to availability):
- Staffordshire Wildlife Trust HQ, Wolseley Centre, ST17 0WT
- Chasewater Country Park, Brownhills, WS8 7NL
- Heath House Training Centre, Uttoxeter, ST14 7BY
- DoubleTree by Hilton, Festival Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5BQ
- Holiday Inn, Clayton Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 4DL
Course cost
The course costs £93. Once completed, no further action is taken for the offence—no fine and no points on your licence.
What do I need to attend?
You must bring one of the following:
- Valid photo card driving licence
- Old-style paper licence (pre-1998) plus valid photo ID (e.g. passport, bus pass, citizen card)
If you do not bring valid ID, you will be refused entry and your file returned to the police. No refund will be given.
Need help?
If you have questions about payment or accessibility needs, contact us:
- Email: drivingcourses@staffordshire.gov.uk
- Phone: 0300 111 8012
BSL National Speed Awareness Course
DriveSafe offers online courses in British Sign Language (BSL), presented by a Deaf Trainer via Zoom.
Upcoming BSL course dates:
- Wednesday 27 August 2025, 7:45am–10:45am
- Tuesday 9 September 2025, 7:45am–10:45am
- Thursday 2 October 2025, 7:45am–10:45am
- Thursday 23 October 2025, 7:45am–10:45am
- Thursday 11 December 2025, 6:00pm–9:00pm
To book a BSL course, email: BSL@drivesafe.org.uk