When driving below speed limit can see you banned & even JAILED

BRITS have been warned that driving below the speed limit can see them banned, fined and even jailed.

Most motorists know that driving over the limit is both a safety risk, illegal and can cost them hundreds in fines.

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But driving too slow can also cause accidents.

Not being fast enough on the roads can create congestion and provoke tailgating or unsafe overtaking.

The Highway Code does not include any specific penalties for driving too slow but you could still get in trouble if your lack of speed is considered a hazard.

Motorists could get away with a verbal warning from a police officer, but in extreme circumstances, they can receive penalties for careless and inconsiderate driving or even dangerous driving.

Your insurance policy could also be invalidated if you get pinged, CambridgeshireLive reports.

If you are charged with careless and inconsiderate driving, you could be slapped with an unlimited fine, three to nine points on your licence – or you could lose your licence.

Penalties for dangerous driving are more severe as they involve two years’ imprisonment, disqualification, an unlimited fine and three to eleven points on your licence.

But in less severe cases, you’ll probably only be charged with a low-level speeding offence, which carries a £100 fine and three penalty points.

Some roads have minimum speed limits to avoid congestion – and you’re more likely to spot them in high-risk areas such as tunnels.

The minimum speed limit is a light blue circular sign with a white number in the centre.

This comes after British holidaymakers jetting off to Spain this summer are being warned not to make a costly but simple mistake.

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