Welcome to the driver safety scheme section.
Humberside Police run a range of courses that are offered to motorists when certain traffic offences have been committed. These courses are offered to motorists as an alternative to being prosecuted for the offence. Delegates are charged a fee for the course as an alternative to a fine and points on their licence.
The courses allow drivers to understand the risks and consequences associated with certain driving behaviour. Delegates can only attend one course in a three year period.
The courses have been developed by education experts and psychologists and allow the driver or rider to reflect upon and change their driving style. Preliminary results from national research show that the courses are successful at having an impact on attendees.
Where are our courses held?
The majority of our courses are held at our dedicated training venue at the Freedom Centre, 97 Preston Road, Hull, HU9 3QB.
Freedom Centre Map
Some courses may be held at the Ropewalk, Maltkiln Road, Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 5JT.
Ropery Hall, The Ropewalk, Map
Confirmation of the venue will be sent out to you when you have booked your place.
Speed Awareness Course
The speed awareness course is offered when a motorist has exceeded the speed limit within certain thresholds. The course explores reasons why driving over the speed limit can be dangerous and allows motorists to understand their driving approach. Click here for further information.
How do I book my course in Humberside?
If you have been caught speeding in Humberside and would like to take your speed awareness course here, you can book on-line, over the phone or by post.
Please read the booking instructions and our terms and conditions before you book your place.
Want to take the course in another area?
Speed awareness courses can be taken in other locations in England and Wales.
Click here for other speed awareness course providers.
You can also look at course dates and availability by viewing the National Driver Rehabilitation scheme website.
Please note that this website is for information only, courses still have to be booked direct with the course provider.
Been caught speeding in another area of the country and want to take the Humberside course?
If you have been offered a speed awareness course by another police force area but want to take the course in Humberside, we may be able to offer you a place. Sorry, you can’t book your place on-line, you will need to ring us on 01482 399065, as we need to ask you some extra questions or return the special booking form.
Driver Alertness Course
This course is offered to drivers when a Police Officer deems they have been driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration to other road users. This course involves a classroom based session followed by a practical on the road driving assessment by a driving instructor in the instructor’s vehicle. Click here for further information.
How do I book my course in Humberside?
If you have been offered a driver alertness course in Humberside and would like to take the course here, you can book on-line, over the phone or by post.
However, due to the practical driving element on the driver alertness course we recommend you ring us on 01482 399065 to book your place (Mon-Fri 9am – 1pm). We will ask you some extra questions about your licence and the type of vehicle you require for the practical session.
Please read the booking instructions and our terms and conditions before you book your place.
Want to take the course in another area?
Driver alertness courses can be taken in other locations in England and Wales.
Click here for other driver alerness course providers.
You can also look at course dates and availability by viewing the National Driver Rehabilitation scheme website.
Please note that this website is for information only, courses still have to be booked direct with the course provider.
Been offered a driver alertness course from another area of the country and want to take the Humberside course?
If you have been offered a driver alertness course by another police force area but want to take the course in Humberside, we may be able to offer you a place. Please ring us on 01482 399065, to book your place or return the special booking form.
Considerate Driver, 1st Gear, RIDE Courses
The following courses are offered to drivers and riders where certain traffic offences have been committed and are offered by Police Officers at the roadside or you have been recorded committing the offence on camera.
For example:-
- Failure to comply with traffic directions, e.g. failure to comply with solid white line markings, stop signs, no entry signs, red traffic lights etc
- Neglect of pedestrian rights e.g. failing to stop or overtaking on a pedestrian crossing
- Not being in proper control of the vehicle
- Using a handheld mobile phone whilst driving or supervising a learner driver
Considerate Driver
This course is offered to motorists aged 21 years and over, driving any vehicle except powered two wheelers as these will be referred to a RIDE course. This course explores the reasons why certain driving behaviour is dangerous or anti social. By the end of course the motorists will have an understanding on how they can improve their skills and manage their driving. Click here for further information.
How do I book my considerate driver course?
The Considerate Driver course is only offered by Humberside Police and can only be taken in the Humberside area.
You can book your place on-line, over the phone or by post.
Please read the booking instructions and our terms and conditions before you book your place.
Live outside the Humber area?
The Considerate Driver course is only offered by Humberside Police and the course can only be taken in the Humberside area.
RIDE
This specially designed course have been developed by a national team and can be taken anywhere in the country. It is offered to riders of two wheeled vehicles aged 21 and over. Motorcyclists face different challenges and risks to car drivers and this course explores these risks in depth. Click here for further information.
How do I book my course in Humberside?
If you have been offered a RIDE course in Humberside, you can book your place on-line, over the phone or by post.
Please read the booking instructions and our terms and conditions before you book your place.
Want to take the course in another area?
RIDE courses can be taken in other locations in England and Wales.
Click here for other RIDE course providers.
You can also look at course dates and availability by viewing the National Driver Rehabilitation scheme website.
Please note that this website is for information only, courses still have to be booked direct with the course provider.
Been offered a RIDE course in another area of the country and want to take the Humberside course?
If you have been offered a RIDE by another police force area but want to take the course in Humberside, we may be able to offer you a place. Sorry, you can’t book your place on-line, you will need to ring us on 01482 399065, as we need to ask you some extra questions or return the special booking form.
1st Gear
On average there are two injury crashes a day involving a young driver in Humberside. Young divers face a high risk of collision and injury during the first three years of passing their test. This is a specially designed course offered to riders and drivers aged 16 – 20 year old. The course explores risk issues, the consequences of riding or driving in a dangerous or inconsiderate way and coping strategies to manage your driving time. Click here for further information.
How do I book my 1st Gear course?
The 1st Gear course is only offered by Humberside Police and can only be taken in the Humberside area.
You can book your place on-line, over the phone or by post.
Please read the booking instructions and our terms and conditions before you book your place.
Live outside the Humber area?
The 1St Gear course is only offered by Humberside Police and the course can only be taken in the Humberside area.
Contacting us
On-line booking system – htpps://saonlinebooking.humberside.police.uk
By phone – you can ring us on 01482 399065 during the hours of 9am – 1pm Monday to Friday.
E-mail: The Central Ticket Office
centralticketofficespeedseminar@humberside.pnn.police.uk
By post – please write to us at:-
Humberside Police,
Central Ticket Office,
Diversion Scheme Section,
PO Box 183,
Beverley,
East Riding of Yorkshire,
HU17 8GW
Personal Data
In deciding to offer you a driver safety course Humberside Police has checked your details against a national database to establish if you have completed a similar course within the last three years of this offence.
If you decide to accept the course and take it in Humberside we will hold your details. If you take a course outside of the Humberside area your driving licence number and additional information will be passed to the course provider for that area.
If you complete the course, your details relating to this course will remain on file for road safety research purposes for a further seven years from the date of offence, after which any personal reference to you will be erased.
Your details will not be released to any other parties except a Police Force if they are considering making an offer of a course in the future or to those involved in the original offence, which is a legal requirement.
Your personal details will not at any time be made available to the public.
If you fail to complete the course or if the offer is withdrawn your personal details relating to this matter will be erased from the national database.
