What happens if you accept a fixed penalty notice?

What happens if you accept a fixed penalty notice?

Accepting the Fixed Penalty does not allow the option to challenge / mitigate the offence. A Fixed Penalty Notice is actually a “conditional offer” from the prosecution. For all intents and purposes, the recipient is being given a “take it or leave it” option. If you dispute the allegation , your option is to ask for a Court hearing.

How to dispute a fixed penalty notice in Scotland?

If you dispute a Fixed Penalty Notice and intend to defend it in court, you should seek advice first. You can obtain advice from your local Citizen Advice Bureau or from a solicitor. More information can be obtained on going to Court by visting the Scottish Court Website . How can Fixed Penalties Fines be Enforced?

What happens if a fixed charge notice is not paid?

Furthermore, in circumstances where a fixed-charge penalty notice is not paid, then the Gardaí can issue a Summons, for the offence, e.g. speeding, and upon conviction, the driver will have twice the penalty points imposed, as would have been the case, had the fixed-charge penalty notice been paid.

Which is motoring offences are covered by fixed penalty notices?

Which motoring offences are covered? Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been around for more than 50 years and are used for a wide range of anti-social behaviour offences, public disorder offences and environmental offences such as littering as well as for many motoring offences.

How long have fixed penalty notices been around?

Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been around for more than 50 years and are used for a wide range of anti-social behaviour offences, public disorder offences and environmental offences such as littering as well as for many motoring offences.

Can You appeal a fixed penalty notice ( FPN )?

Depending on the offence an FPN may be either just a fine or may include penalty points on your licence. There aren’t any formal grounds for appeal in the case of an FPN. If you don’t agree that you committed the offence, then your only option is to request a court hearing.

Which motoring offences are covered? Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been around for more than 50 years and are used for a wide range of anti-social behaviour offences, public disorder offences and environmental offences such as littering as well as for many motoring offences.

What happens if you don’t pay penalty notice?

You won’t get a criminal conviction if you pay the penalty. You can ask for a trial if you disagree with the penalty notice. You’ll get a bigger fine if you don’t ask for a trial but don’t pay the fine. You can pay a fixed penalty online.