Is it true that, if you get flashed by a speed camera, you must be sent a letter within 14 days - or the police can't prosecute? That is what my neighbour has been told by a copper - but another mate received her fine about 5 weeks later!
2006-12-31 06:17:44 · 12 answers · asked by Sassysaz 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
proceeding must be instituted within 14 days but if the car was registered to hire company or garage etc then provided they have started the ball rolling within those 14 days then okay. if it takes 4 months to trace the driver as the car was sold five times etc then its still valid. statute of limitations is 6 months for a magistrates court.
if the car was registered to you and took 4 months to get the NIP you could claim abuse of process
2007-01-01 04:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by tony750cc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can send you the ticket whenever they darn well get around to it. A 14 day statute of limitations? I really don't think so. But if you drive like a human being, it won't matter, will it? We have red light and speed cameras here for a long time, and the only ones who complain are the ones who have been stupid enough to drive through red lights and speed through school and construction zones. Imagine that! Only law breakers complaining about being caught breaking the law!
2006-12-31 16:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
getting a fine isn't the same as being prosecuted by the police and gaining points on your license or losing your license, so there may be a difference in the law.
Being sent a letter and receiving a letter are 2 different things as post can get lost.
it used to be that the people sending the fine had to prove you where driving so they sent a letter with a form to fill in asking if you were driving if you said no they couldn't charge you but now you have to actually prove that you weren't driving.
2006-12-31 06:25:53 · answer #3 · answered by Jay The Jester 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The UK LAW states that it must be POSTED within 14days to the registered keeper (whether they get it or not)...and allow a total of 17days incase of postal difficulties.
If it arrives after this time - sometimes months late & you agree to the fixed penalty notice - you CAN and WILL be given the points & fine even though it has timed out as you agree to them.
If it's late it still MUST be returned, but challenged or you will be give NO points but a fine (BIG) for failing to identify the driver (section 172).
2006-12-31 07:08:52 · answer #4 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that the case is harder for the police to enforce if they contact you after two weeks. The two week thing you are prob thinking of is to do with the fact your friend has more of a case to 'not remember' who was driving. If its contested in court they will look at that timescale. I know we did it for my boyfriend. Check with the CAB or local Law Centre though, they both offer free advice.
2006-12-31 06:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by soapy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not true. Apparently this is..... If you get a ticket through the post, you must by law fill out the form giving details of whos driving ect. You must do this or you could get a £2500 fine. But you do not have to sign it, and if it is left unsigned, it cannot be used as evidence in a court of law, so you will get away with it! well hopefully!
2006-12-31 06:22:18 · answer #6 · answered by eliot e 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I got mine for 35 in 30 mph zone in a week I've known 6 weeks so if your waiting for one to come through the L/box don't hold your breath only after you read they want £60 and your licence to add 3 points then breath again and no naughty words
2006-12-31 06:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if the camera only flashed once then it was a dummy one, if it flashed twice then your done for, i got mine about 10 days later, u can always get out of it by saying u wernt driving and give a fake name and address
2006-12-31 06:24:05 · answer #8 · answered by a m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not true..... I got a letter with the pic like 3 months later...... slow mail, but I had to pay it.
2006-12-31 11:12:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not true but if doing over 156 mph camera to slow to get you all the best for new year
2006-12-31 06:21:11 · answer #10 · answered by johnny boy rebel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋