Hi,

As a first time offender I got notification of a speeding offence (86mph in a 70mph zone)- I received this late because the offence was sent to my old address. I sent a cheque for payment and enclosed the photographic driving licence.

Unfortunately I didnt know that you still had to send the green slip (begging the question about the need for the photo licence in the 1st place). Payment was returned and a letter demanding my full licence.

At this time I was on holiday for two weeks and missed the payment dealine. i have been summoned to court. I contacted the FPO but was told quote "there was nothing they could do." What penalty can I expect?