Quick question on v late issue of fixed penalty |
Quick question on v late issue of fixed penalty |
Fri, 17 Nov 2017 - 19:57
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 2 Dec 2006 Member No.: 9,370 |
Hi
35 in a 30mph zone, fixed Gatso. Offence date in May this year. After accepting the offer of a Fixed Penalty and £100 we heard no more and had forgotten about it. Now 6 months later a letter has arrived demanding a driving licence and money and mentions a penalty notice with a ref number. My question is – what’s the time limit for issuing a fixed penalty notice? Shouldn’t they be issued in a timely fashion cheers |
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Fri, 17 Nov 2017 - 20:18
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Member Group: Life Member Posts: 24,213 Joined: 9 Sep 2004 From: Reading Member No.: 1,624 |
After accepting the offer of a Fixed Penalty and £100 we heard no more and had forgotten about it. What exactly do you mean by "accepting"? Did you comply with the requirements of the COFP? QUOTE Now 6 months later a letter has arrived demanding a driving licence and money and mentions a penalty notice with a ref number. Give us a clue? What the letter says might be kinda important. QUOTE My question is – what’s the time limit for issuing a fixed penalty notice? There is no time limit for issuing a fixed penalty notice, which is of little consequence as you have not been issued a fixed penalty notice. -------------------- Andy
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Sun, 19 Nov 2017 - 07:47
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 2 Dec 2006 Member No.: 9,370 |
Hi Andy
CODE “There is no time limit for issuing a fixed penalty notice, which is of little consequence as you have not been issued a fixed penalty notice” The letter received refers to a fixed penalty by its ref number. I assumed that one has therefore been issued CODE “What exactly do you mean by "accepting"?” We were offered the opportunity for the matter to be resolved by fixed penalty. We accepted their offer. If there is no time limit to the issuing of a fixed penalty them it would appear that hearing nothing for six months is not an issue. ‘Spose that if they have all the time in the world then they will take it..... Cheers Kev |
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Sun, 19 Nov 2017 - 13:07
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Member Group: Members Posts: 38,006 Joined: 3 Dec 2010 Member No.: 42,618 |
We accepted their offer Did you comply with the conditions of the offer, which includes a requirement to send off your driving licence? If not, you didn't accept their offer even if you think you did. -------------------- 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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Sun, 19 Nov 2017 - 17:50
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 2 Dec 2006 Member No.: 9,370 |
I’ve had a closer look and you’re right. The letter received on Friday refers to
Fixed penalty notice number Not Fixed penalty number. Still leaves a funny taste that they can leave it seven months between letters though..... Cheers Kev |
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Sun, 19 Nov 2017 - 21:45
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Member Group: Life Member Posts: 24,213 Joined: 9 Sep 2004 From: Reading Member No.: 1,624 |
I’ve had a closer look and you’re right. The letter received on Friday refers to Fixed penalty notice number Not Fixed penalty number. I assume that you mean "Fixed penalty number Not Fixed penalty notice number."? QUOTE Still leaves a funny taste that they can leave it seven months between letters though..... Did you want meaningful advice, or just to have a bit of a moan? -------------------- Andy
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Sun, 3 Dec 2017 - 17:32
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 2 Dec 2006 Member No.: 9,370 |
I've checked and the ref number is for the fixed penalty notice. I guess the fixed penalty will now be issued and it will have its own number.
QUOTE "Did you want meaningful advice, or just to have a bit of a moan?"[/i] Both |
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Sun, 3 Dec 2017 - 20:38
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56,198 Joined: 9 Sep 2003 From: Warwickshire Member No.: 317 |
Most motoring offences have a time limit of 6 months in which to commence court proceedings, as that appears to have now expired and they are asking for your licence it sounds odds on that there is now little you can do.
As what you have isn't a fixed penalty notice but instead a conditional offer of a fixed penalty you are free to ignore their kind offer. -------------------- There is no such thing as a law abiding motorist, just those who have been scammed and those yet to be scammed!
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Sun, 3 Dec 2017 - 20:55
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Member Group: Members Posts: 38,006 Joined: 3 Dec 2010 Member No.: 42,618 |
I've checked and the ref number is for the fixed penalty notice. I guess the fixed penalty will now be issued and it will have its own number. QUOTE "Did you want meaningful advice, or just to have a bit of a moan?"[/i] Both Could you please post the letter on here, with your personal details blanked out? Also, how much money are they demanding? My suspicion is you have been convicted in your absence and the letter is actually from the court. -------------------- 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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