Disputing 'Contravening a Red Light' offence

vpdanas

Hi,

Amidst a moment’s lack of concentration, I recently went through a red light. Never broken the law in any context before and I know some of you will think I deserve my fine and points etc (even though it was accidental and a late changing light).

However, I have received the NIP and it says Contravening a 'Road' light NOT Contravening a 'Red' Light. Is this an administrative error that may invalidate the NIP? Anyone more clued up on how the actual offence should appear?

[Deleted User]

Can you stop spamming the boards with the same damn post.

Thank you so much.

vpdanas

Just joined and didn't know the script...thanks for nowt

boobies

As you admit to committing the offence, why would you try to get out of paying the penalty?

marvin

And this has what to do with credit cards?

vpdanas

because Boobies I'm not sure if the NIP is valid and i'm looking to 'money save'...I did come to the right place didn't i?

vpdanas

and nothing Marvin I just joined and posted in the wrong place....we all gotta start somewhere right

boobies

vpdanas wrote: »

because Boobies I'm not sure if the NIP is valid and i'm looking to 'money save'...I did come to the right place didn't i?

Moneysaving would be not breaking the law in the first place. Pay the fine.

Bravehearted_2

A "red" light is still a "road" light.

How the hell do you think you can get out off this on a typo?

They clearly have you on evidence so how can it be invalid?

Pay up.

chattychappy

It is often thought that a typo or minor error on a legal document can invalidate whatever it is supposed to be.

In fact this is very rare. It is seen as an injustice (and potentially a waste of court time) if people "get off" or stuff has to be done again.

chattychappy

vpdanas wrote: »

because Boobies I'm not sure if the NIP is valid and i'm looking to 'money save'...I did come to the right place didn't i?

Yes, a perfectly valid question (albeit in the wrong forum). Nothing about encouraging people to break the law or do anything dishonest. The question was simple and reasonable IMHO. If the paperwork is not valid then no need to pay.