Hello,
I am wondering if the six month timeout applies to my situation below.
After having two previous sp30's (Both now expired five years), I picked up another NIP for the offence that occured on 31 - December 2005.
I decided to fight it this time around, rather than just 'Give in'.
I did not receive the 'original NIP', as it 'went 'Missing' in the post, however I did get a seven day or else reminder sometime during March 06.
I replied to the 'reminder' NIP, by signing my details (not the admission), and included a cover note asking why the original letter had not been sent recorded delivery, and that it would be difficult to recall the driver from three months previously.
About two months later (May 06), I received the photographs, that do not show a recognisable image of the driver, and a letter from the camera partnership, stating that the original 'NIP' was handed to a postman who then signs for it. (obviously then placing it in his bag to join the ordinary mail )
The safety camera partnership did not include the 'Official' form I needed to sign, so I rang them, and they re-sent the NIP forms (another week).
I decided enough was enough, and duly signed the forms, naming me as the driver, and also included a cover note stating this was unfair, as I am forced to do it as I would only get prosecuted for not naming the driver.
Three more months went by, until last week, I received a Fixed Penalty Offer, stating "We have evidence that you were the driver", which was the evidence I gave them in the NIP . Once again they want all my details including my admission etc, and also the licence and money.
Anyway, It is now going into september, and I have twenty days left to return the FPO.
My question is, does the Six Month rule, mean that if I ignore the FPO, it is too late for them to issue a summons? or is it likely, they could have laid the paperwork already?
Your comments are appreciated,
Thanks,
Darran1971