A Fixed Penalty Notice is an offer from the authorities to accept a £60 fine and three penalty points on your licence. If you accept the Fixed Penalty you will not have to attend court.
If you dispute the facts contained within the Fixed Penalty Notice then you may want to challenge the allegation. 24-7LAW offers several services that may help you. We can guide you on your potential options, assist you in managing your response and even refer you to a solicitor, if you so wish. If you would like to know more about these services please click PROCEED.
| Road Speed Limit (mph) | Your Alleged Speed (mph) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 21-30 |
| 30 | 31-40 |
| 40 | 41-50 |
| 50 | 51-60 |
| 60 | 61-70 |
| 70 | 71-80 |
You will need to complete the form and return it with all parts of your driving licence and the fine payment.
You should contact DVLA Swansea to arrange a replacement and contact the authority dealing with the offence (included in your Fixed Penalty Notice documents) to notify them of any loss or theft immediately. You cannot accept the Fixed Penalty Notice without sending your driving licence to them for endorsement, therefore if you cannot obtain a replacement within 28 days you should contact the local authority dealing with the offence to seek a time extension before a Court Summons is issued. 24-7LAW offers several services that may help you. We can guide you on your potential options, assist you in managing your response and even refer you to a solicitor, if you so wish. If you would like to know more about these services please click PROCEED.
No. A Fixed Penalty can only be accepted if you pay the £60 fine and receive the three penalty points. If you do not want to accept this then you will need to challenge the offence in the Magistrates’ Court.
The Fixed Penalty offer will expire after 28 days. After this time the Magistrates’ Court will issue a summons for you to attend the court.
If there is a minor error on the Fixed Penalty Notice you should notify the local authority dealing with the offence. They will amend it and re-issue it to you. Only a major mistake might invalidate the Fixed Penalty Notice, in which case you contact one of our team to assist you. 24-7LAW offers several services that may help you. We can guide you on your potential options, assist you in managing your response and even refer you to a solicitor, if you so wish. If you would like to know more about these services please click PROCEED.
If you dispute the offence then you will probably be issued with a Court Summons. The prosecution must then provide you with their evidence no later than seven days prior to the court hearing. There is no legal obligation for police to provide you with their evidence prior to a Court Summons being issued, however some police forces may do and it is worthwhile requesting this before rejecting the Fixed Penalty Notice.
Not usually. If the incidents are different in time or place then they will treated separately.
If you cannot afford to pay the fine then you cannot accept the Fixed Penalty Notice and you may need to wait for a Court Summons. However, it is likely that this will end up costing you more money. If you find yourself in this situation,contact one of our team who can assist you. 24-7LAW offers several services that may help you. We can guide you on your potential options, assist you in managing your response and even refer you to a solicitor, if you so wish. If you would like to know more about these services please click PROCEED.
Your response should be sent to your local authority which deals with these motoring offences. The Fixed Penalty Notice should state where to return your response.
If there is a minor error on the Fixed Penalty Notice you should notify the local authority dealing with the offence. They will amend it and re-issue it to you.
It varies between insurance companies. Read your insurance documents carefully to see if you are required to disclose this. It is most likely that you may be so required. If you are unsure contact one of our team who can assist you. 24-7LAW offers several services that may help you. We can guide you on your potential options, assist you in managing your response and even refer you to a solicitor, if you so wish. If you would like to know more about these services please click PROCEED.
It depends upon your contract of employment and the work that you undertake. Read your contract of employment carefully and if you are unsure contact one of our team who will be able to assist you. 24-7LAW offers several services that may help you. We can guide you on your potential options, assist you in managing your response and even refer you to a solicitor, if you so wish. If you would like to know more about these services please click PROCEED.
