Thanks for the advice. I have read the following however - is it right? How can I check? They always want you in court if they intend to ban you (so that they can be sure that you know that you have been banned). Therefore, if they are offering you the chance to plead guilty by post, I would take it and run.

I was caught driving at 80mph on a motorway in a restricted roadwork zone with a reduced speed limit of 50mph, and have now received a court date. I have no previous points on my licence. I would like to know the possible outcomes of this court case (maximum penalty), the pros/cons of appearing in court rather than sending a guilty plea by post (I'd rather not appear in person), and also what to write in the mitigating circumstances section as there are a few things I could say! Can anyone advise me please? Thanks