How many points

[King Cnvt]

I had a NIP sent through. The wording was messed up (some minor details wrong). I complained that the data was wrong and questioned the accuracy of their computer systems.

They wrote back and said all charges were being dropped, best you don't follow this line of enquiry.

Nuff said.

[Ruprect]

Naughty Miffy. Great idea though!

[poser]

I got snapped about 12 months ago on a red light (when it was icy) I genuinely couldn't stop and I was only marginally over the limit (not the drink-drive one I might add!).

I got the usual through the post and I was quite busy at the time and forgot about it. They never followed it up and I never heard anything else. So I shredded it and filed it in the wheelie bin.

Anyone else had that? Could be worth a shot, after all mail does go missing from time to time!

the letter has in bold on the bottom

"From 24 September 2007 a conviction for the offence of failing to furnish driver details involves the mandatory endorsement of 6 drivving license points"

rather 3 than 6....

[NotAllThere]

I got snapped about 12 months ago on a red light (when it was icy) I genuinely couldn't stop

Before RandyW gets there,

I was driving too fast for the road conditions.

[miffy]

"From 24 September 2007 a conviction for the offence of failing to furnish driver details involves the mandatory endorsement of 6 drivving license points"

I guess they have to prove you've read the NIP first though. Unless it was recorded delivery that's not possible. It's probably there to scare you into owning up with the first communication.

At my last permie job, one of the sales people praised these guys...
http://www.freemankeepondriving.com/

I'd sooner spend money with those guys and try and avoid having those horrid points added. Otherwise you're gonna have to sell the Porsche!

[expat]

the letter has in bold on the bottom

"From 24 September 2007 a conviction for the offence of failing to furnish driver details involves the mandatory endorsement of 6 driving license points"

On whose license? Is it not legitimate for the registered keeper not to have a driving license? He might own a car but not drive it himself.

[Sockpuppet]

I get flashed by cameras a fair bit in my lorry. Its just a shame I keep forgetting to put the number plate on the trailer.

Oh well...have fun tracking down that generic yellow DHL lorry coppers.

[NickFitz]

I get flashed by cameras a fair bit in my lorry. Its just a shame I keep forgetting to put the number plate on the trailer.

Oh well...have fun tracking down that generic yellow DHL lorry coppers.

That's because you're not a trucker. A real trucker would never forget something like that

[minsky1]

Failure to reply to a S172 will get you a court summons.... which will result in points (6) and a large fine.

It would be rare for any mitigation to be successful for a red light offence, but you might want to have a look around on pepipoo and ask for some advice.

You should also request the photo from the police and post this up on pepipoo to see if there are any anomalies in it or lines of defence worth persuing.

Here is the relevant group:
http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showforum=5

[DimPrawn]

Failure to reply to a S172 will get you a court summons.... which will result in points (6) and a large fine.

It would be rare for any mitigation to be successful for a red light offence, but you might want to have a look around on pepipoo and ask for some advice.

You should also get the photo and post this up on pepipoo to see if there are any anomalies in it or lines of defence worth persuing.

Here is the relevant group:
http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showforum=5

What you should do first

In short, the first thing you should do is nothing!

DO NOT do anything until you have sought advice from the members of this forum or legal advice from a specialist motoring solicitor. There is a list of specialist solicitors further down.

DO NOT dispose of anything, including the envelope that the original NIP came in.

DO NOT fill out any forms including the NIP. DO NOT send anything or sign anything until you are sure it is the best action to take.

DO NOT lie or provide the police with information that you do not believe to be true. There have been several cases where people have been convicted for perjuring themselves in motoring cases, and the punishment is likely to be far more severe than for the original offence [1].

It is very important that you keep copies of all correspondence and Special Delivery receipts.