Speeding fine

grouperbobby_2

ttlowton wrote: »

what happend to the court summon's for the s172 charge?

Never received one to my knowledge

sunshinetours

grouperbobby wrote: »

Never received one to my knowledge

You sure she din't bin it ?

Expensive mistake I'm afraid as you already know of course :eek:

Herbie21

grouperbobby wrote: »

My wife has now spoken to the fines officer to arrange a payment plan but because of the size of fine she has been told she has to attend court on 07/06/10 from 2PM onwards to see them in person. As they don't have any appointment system I am having to take the afternoon off work to pick the kids up from school as she can't guarantee being back in time. :mad:

The amount that she has been fined has taken two things into consideration and this is why she MUST attend court tomorrow.

When returning the form to the court, your wife would have ticked the box to plead guilty and if so, she should have completed an MEF Form (Means Enquiry Form) with details of her income and outgoings.

If she did not turn up in court the magistrates have not taken her guilty plea into consideration, but most importantly....without a completed MEF they HAVE TO assume that she is in receipt of a certain amount of surplus income (I cant lay my hands on the exact amount) and the fine has been set at the higher end of the sentencing guidelines.

She MUST attend court and ask them to take this into consideration. They MAY allow her to complete a Statutory Declaration or they can REMIT part of the fine.

Bailiff Advice Online.

Apples2

Was it your Wife who was actually driving the car??

I know you said it was, but what you said makes it sound like she is taking the rap for you.
If so,this poor woman has just gone from nothing to 6 points and didn't even get collared in the first place.

grouperbobby wrote: »

It was my wife who was driving though so I sent the letter back with her details on it (I already have points).

Why would you mention you already have points, unless that is the reason you filled out your Wife's details??

Weirdlittleman

Apples2 wrote: »

Was it your Wife who was actually driving the car??

I know you said it was, but what you said makes it sound like she is taking the rap for you.
If so,this poor woman has just gone from nothing to 6 points and didn't even get collared in the first place.




Why would you mention you already have points, unless that is the reason you filled out your Wife's details??

Hmmm there does seem to be lots of missing paperwork and accidentally forgetting things as well doesnt there.

Herbie21

grouperbobby wrote: »

My wife has now spoken to the fines officer to arrange a payment plan but because of the size of fine she has been told she has to attend court on 07/06/10 from 2PM onwards to see them in person. As they don't have any appointment system I am having to take the afternoon off work to pick the kids up from school as she can't guarantee being back in time. :mad:

What happened when you went to court on the 7th ??

grouperbobby_2

Apples2 wrote: »

Was it your Wife who was actually driving the car??

I know you said it was, but what you said makes it sound like she is taking the rap for you.
If so,this poor woman has just gone from nothing to 6 points and didn't even get collared in the first place.




Why would you mention you already have points, unless that is the reason you filled out your Wife's details??

No it was her who was driving.

grouperbobby_2

Follow up to this was that despite me almost having her to drag her there in a panick, the people in the court were very good about the whole thing. She explained what had happened and they asked her whether she would have pleaded guilty or not. She told them she would have and they said they were willing to reduce the fine a little. She had all her incomings and outgoings with her and they went through these and asked her what she would like to offer as a payment plan and she offered £50 per month (this is more than I would have offered but she was very worried and it is within our means although it cuts it very close). She told me they almost snapped her hand off. I guess they are used to people offering a few pound a month.

Thank you everyone for your advice etc. and I have certainly learned a lesson - to open my wifes mail:rotfl:

Hammyman

LOL. Glad it all worked out in the end and thanks for the update. Too many threads end up left open.

sassy_one

The extra costs could be Legal fees, Court Costs and a higher fine (than the £60 first issued)

Glad that you have now managed to sort it out OP