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Guilty But Need Advice, Received NIP, are we required in court?
WestieLover699
post Wed, 16 Oct 2019 - 21:25
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Im completely new to this so am praying this works but im in desperate need of advice.
Me and my partner went on a day trip to Manchester, partner was caught doing 46 in a 30 zone. He fully holds his hands up, hes a relatively new driver and was being an idiot.
We received our NIP yesterday and posted back yesterday also. I however am diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome and severe anxiety, ive basically been having panic attacks since this darned letter arrived yesterday (even though it wasnt me driving it was my partner). I have a couple queries im hoping to get answered.
First off, I know he is outside the limit for a Speed Awareness Course (if I may also add here this is still his first offence). What is the likelihood we are gonna have to go to court? What with my anxiety this is what unnerves me most. He is prepared to take whatever fine/penalty points they wanna give him, even if they have to revoke his license!
Secondly, the only reason we are nervous of going to court is because we live in Kent and the offence took place in Manchester (for those who dont know, thats a 500 mile round trip!). If we are summoned to court, are we going to have to travel to Manchester or is there any chance it can be transferred to a local Magistrates?
Thirdly, how long has it taken for others to receive their next lot of paperwork after sending back their NIP? Ive read it can take up to six months?! How long have others had to wait?

Before anyone nags me, believe me, I’m not best pleased with my other half. I was in the car with him, it didnt feel like speeding to me but we got caught and we are young and prepared to learn from our mistakes. I just want some advice on the above points to try and at least calm myself down. Im almost on the verge of just saying to throw the towel and to stop driving. Hes still in his first year and if he cant be trusted then I am on the side of the law. The thought of going to court scares the living daylights outta me, especially one thats 250 miles away!

Any advice would be greatly received. Thanks
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post Fri, 18 Oct 2019 - 09:57
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It would really be better if you stopped researching this online because some of what is published is misleading anyway and you may be misunderstanding other advice. Please just accept what we have all told you, and what the advice line told you, there is no reason at all for this to go to court. Your partner WILL be offered a fixed penalty, this is called fixed because it is fixed, unlike court fines. It will be £100 plus 3 points, that is certain. He should accept that by paying the fine AND sending off his licence. He must do both those things, then there is no chance of the court being involved.


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