Im going to send my NIP back to the good gentleman/women of the PSNI shortly, unsigned and attached to a PACE witness statement.
I would be greatful with help with the wording, as im not sure if the standard English format will apply. Heres word for word the N.Irish NIP i received:
Dear Sir/Madam,
NOTICE OF INTENDED PROSECUTION
VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBER *** ****
In accordance with article 5, of the road traffic offenders act (NI) Order 1996, I hereby give you notice that is intended to take proceedings against the driver of vehicle:
*** **** Land Rover Freelander
For the alleged offence (speed 86 MPH) Excess speed (60 MPH Limit)
At **:** on **/**/2004
At (place) ** ***** ***** ******* ** ********
Contrary to Article 43 RTR (NI) Ord. 1997
THIS ALLEGATION IS SUPPORTED BY VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE
You are recorded as the Owner/Keeper/Hirer of the above vehicle at the time of the alleged offence and you are required to provide the full name and address of the driver at the time of the alleged offence.
OR
You have been named as the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence. If this is so, you are required to provide your full name and address and date of birth. If you were not the driver at the time of the alleged offence, you are required to give any information in your power which may lead to the drivers identification.
UNDER ARTICLE 177 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC (NI) ORDER 1981 YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ABOVE WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. ON CONVICTION FOR FAILURE TO SUPPLY THE INFORMATION, THE PENALTY IS SIMILAR TO THAT FOR THE ALLEGED OFFENCE ITSELF, eg BOTH A FINE AND PENALTY POINTS.
For The Chief Constable.
Thats the front of the NIP and heres the back:
IMPORTANT NOTE : ONLY THE PERSON TO WHOM THIS NOTICE IS ADDRESSED SHOULD COMPLETE THE RELEVANT SECTION BELOW, NOTICES ADDRESSED TO A COMPANY MAY BE COLLECTED BY A NOMINATED EMPLOYEE, GIVING DETAILS OF THE DRIVER
INFORMATION PROVIDED UNDER ARTICLE 177 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC (NI) ORDER 1981
ALL NAMES AND ADDRESSES TO BE IN BLOCK CAPITALS FULLY COMPLETE AND SIGN THE APPROPRIATE PART.
PLEASE NOTE: INFORMATION SUPPLIED IN THE FIXED PENALTY PROCESS MAY BE USED FOR OTHER POLICE PURPOSES.
PART 1 IF YOU WERE THE DRIVER AT THE TIME OF THE ALLEGED OFFENCE
I was the driver of the vehicle described overleaf at the time of the alleged offence RESTRICTED DRIVER
Driver licence Yes No
Number………………………………..........................
FULL NAME ( BLOCK CAPITALS)
ADDRESS (BLOCK CAPITALS)
POST CODE
SIGNED Date
PART 2: IF YOU WERE NOT THE DRIVER AT THE TIME OF THE ALLEGED OFFENCE, COMPLETE THIS SECTION GIVING DETAILS OF THE DRIVER.
I was not the driver of the vehicle described overleaf at the time of the alleged offence.
I NOMINATE THE DRIVER AS:
FULL NAME ( BLOCK CAPITALS) DATE OF BIRTH
ADDRESS (BLOCK CAPITALS)
POST CODE
SIGNED Date
PART 3: IF YOU HAD SOLD DISPOSED OF THE VEHICLE OR HAD RETURNED IT TO THE HIRE COMPANY, COMPLETE THIS SECTION.
I was not the owner/keeper/hirer of the vehicle at the time stated on the notice because I sold/disposed of/returned
FULL NAME ( BLOCK CAPITALS)
ADDRESS (BLOCK CAPITALS)
POST CODE
On (date) at (time)
SIGNED Date
PART 4 IF YOU HAD BOUGHT/ACQUIRED THE VEHICLE AFTER THE DATE OF THE ALLEGED OFFENCE, COMPLETE THIS SECTION.
I was not the Owner/Keeper of the vehicle at the time stated on the notice because I Bought/acquired it from:
FULL NAME ( BLOCK CAPITALS)
ADDRESS (BLOCK CAPITALS)
POST CODE
SIGNED Date
PART 5 IF YOU HAVE NEVER OWNED THE VEHICLE I have never been the owner/keeper/Hirer of the Vehicle.
Signed Date
Could i use the standard PACE letter as posted by Mika on this site, or does it need changed in anyway..
Cheers in advance