Whats Driving Us – terms and conditions
Arrival and attendance
- you must arrive on time. Late arrivals will not be allowed to join the course
- if you are late, you may be able to reschedule through our call centre, subject to police time limits
- no refund will be given for late arrivals unless the delay was due to circumstances beyond your control
It is a criminal offence to misrepresent another driver by attending the course on their behalf.
Payment
- you must pay the full course fee at least 21 days before your course date
- if payment is not received, you will be removed from the course register
Police time limits
- your course must be completed within the deadline set by the referring police force
- if you miss this deadline, your case will be returned to the police and the course offer withdrawn
Refunds
- a partial refund of £49 may be available. Full refunds are not offered
Identification
- you must present original photographic ID (e.g. photocard driving licence or passport)
- failure to provide valid ID will result in refusal of entry and non-completion
Course completion
To complete the course, you must:
- attend in full
- be present for the entire duration
- participate willingly
Exceptional circumstances
- if you cannot attend due to bereavement, illness, or injury, you must provide documentary evidence
- an administration fee may apply (see table below)
- if you do not provide evidence, your case will be marked as non-completion and only a £49 refund will be issued
Rescheduling
- rescheduling is subject to availability and police deadlines
- if rescheduling is not possible, a £49 refund will be issued and your case returned to the police
Course conduct
You must:
- be in a fit state (not under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or extreme fatigue)
- keep mobile phones and electronic devices switched off
- behave respectfully. Abusive or disruptive behaviour will result in removal from the course and no refund
Course cancellation by the provider
- if we are unable to deliver your course due to unforeseen circumstances, we will reschedule it at no extra cost
Special requirements
- please notify us in advance if you have any medical conditions or special requirements
Driving
- you will not be required to drive during the course
COVID-19 guidance (if applicable)
- please follow any current public health guidance.
- if possible, bring your own pen, refreshments, and face covering (unless exempt). These will be provided if needed.
- you must follow any safety measures in place at the venue. These will be explained on arrival.
Contact us
- phone: 01429 523803
- email: speedawareness@hartlepool.gov.uk
- Submit feedback or complaints
Reason for change | Action and fee |
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Rearranged with more than 7 days’ notice | No fee |
Rearranged with less than 7 days’ notice | £45 additional fee |
Sick/injured/medical appointment | Sick note/appointment letter – No fee No proof - £45 fee |
Late arrival leading to entry refusal | £45 fee (exception if major incident in area – discretion of manager |
Translator (agency) absence | No fee |
Translator sick (client’s own) | Sick note - No fee No proof - £45 fee |
No photographic ID | £25 fee |
Vehicle problem – theft/vandalism | Proof supplied (police crime number/receipts) – No fee No proof - £45 fee |
Breakdown | Proof – No fee No proof - £45 fee |
Bereavement of relative/ close friend | Proof supplied (death certificate) – No fee No proof - £45 fee |
Non attendance | No contact - £45 fee for rebooking course Contact – discretion of manager – maximum £45 fee |