Time limits and identification |
Time limits and identification |
Sun, 8 Apr 2018 - 11:44
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Member Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 8 Apr 2018 Member No.: 97,421 |
I passed a camera van on 10 Sept 2017. I received an NIP within a couple of days and replied to that with a letter of explanation clearly identifying myself as the driver. I heard nothing more until I received a letter dated 26 March 2018 with a summons for exceeding the speed limit and a contravention of S172 - not identifying the driver. Unfortunately I was away over Easter and only opened it on my return. They also enclosed a copy of my letter, so I know it was received. There are several questions arising from this, but the first one I would appreciate thoughts on are the period of time that has elapsed is it is over 6 months from the alleged offence to the letter being sent to me - and thus presumably before notifying a Court. Is this still valid?
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Tue, 10 Apr 2018 - 21:57
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Member Group: Members Posts: 2,356 Joined: 30 Jun 2008 From: Landan Member No.: 20,731 |
The whole point of the s172 process (in relation to the driver) is to establish the legally conclusive identification of the driver of a particular vehicle at a particular time and place. If what you wrote in your letter did not do that, it would not be sufficient for purposes of s172. That the police actually know who you are is irrelevant (except to explain how they managed to send the court papers to you).
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Wed, 11 Apr 2018 - 20:28
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Member Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 8 Apr 2018 Member No.: 97,421 |
Advice from solicitor supportive. I shall keep you updated.
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Fri, 13 Apr 2018 - 08:27
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Member Group: Members Posts: 480 Joined: 2 Aug 2005 Member No.: 3,508 |
Advice from solicitor supportive. I shall keep you updated. Solicitors always are, win or lose they still get paid . -------------------- Speeding tickets, like lottery tickets, are a voluntary tax. You don't have to get them.
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Fri, 13 Apr 2018 - 12:13
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Member Group: Members Posts: 33,610 Joined: 2 Apr 2008 From: Not in the UK Member No.: 18,483 |
Advice from solicitor supportive. I shall keep you updated. Solicitors always are, win or lose they still get paid . Bulls**t. -------------------- Moderator
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Wed, 18 Apr 2018 - 16:44
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Member Group: Members Posts: 38,006 Joined: 3 Dec 2010 Member No.: 42,618 |
Thanks again, cp, in particular for this (of which I was not aware): QUOTE As I understand it, the written charge & requisition / SJPN is transmitted to the court immediately when it is issued, or in any event on the day it is issued,... If I am correct (I'm waiting to get definitive confirmation), the whole issue is entirely academic as the written charge is always sent to the court immediately, probably before it is even printed off. I was unaware of the mechanics involved and had visions of prosecutors with quill pens writing their SJPNs out before carefully blotting them, only then to drop them down the back of their desk to be discovered by the cleaner a few months later (or something like that) If the process works as you describe then the issue date is all that matters. I've had confirmation an electronic link is used, it's called the Criminal Justice System Exchange, and it allows the police to connect directly to the HMCTS Case Management System. Actual documents are not exchanged, the information is sent as formatted data based on the secure protocol that has been set up, this is a national system. This suggests the only date that matters is the date of issue. -------------------- If you would like assistance with a penalty charge notice, please post a thread on https://www.ftla.uk/index.php
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Wed, 18 Apr 2018 - 17:51
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Member Group: Members Posts: 4,746 Joined: 29 Oct 2008 Member No.: 23,623 |
Thanks CP. I think that information will address a number of queries regarding the SJP on here.
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Wed, 18 Apr 2018 - 18:24
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Member Group: Members Posts: 41,508 Joined: 25 Aug 2011 From: Planet Earth Member No.: 49,223 |
So within the 6 months here?
-------------------- RK=Registered Keeper, OP=Original Poster (You!), CoFP=Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty, NtK=Notice to Keeper, NtD=Notice to Driver
PoFA=Protection of Freedoms Act, SAC=Safety Awareness Course, NIP=Notice of Intended Prosecution, ADR=Alternative Dispute Resolution PPC=Private Parking Company, LBCCC=Letter Before County Court Claim, PII=Personally Identifiable Information, SAR=Subject Access Request Private Parking - remember, they just want your money and will say almost anything to get it. |
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Wed, 18 Apr 2018 - 19:01
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Member Group: Members Posts: 38,006 Joined: 3 Dec 2010 Member No.: 42,618 |
So within the 6 months here? Without re-reading the thread, I believe so. -------------------- If you would like assistance with a penalty charge notice, please post a thread on https://www.ftla.uk/index.php
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Mon, 14 May 2018 - 21:04
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Member Group: Members Posts: 43 Joined: 8 Apr 2018 Member No.: 97,421 |
Just to conclude this thread; I pleased guilty with mitigation to speeding and not guilty to the S172 offence. I did end up with 3 points and an income adjusted fine which was less than I was expecting, so the mitigation helped. The S172 case was dropped.Thank you all again for your help.
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