Notice Of Intention to Prosecute. Served too late?

Lina_T

I have received a police "Notice of Intention to Prosecute" for speeding, 37 in a 30 zone. It is a S172 (Request for information) Needless to say I'm ashamed of myself!

The date on the notice is 24th March, but the offense was back on the 13th February.

What are my rights? Should I still fill in and sign the S172 and send it back?

Thanks in advance.

bod1467

Best to PM a board guide (e.g. Crabman) and get this moved to the main Motoring forum. THIS forum is about Parking.

The_Slithy_Tove

If you are not the registered keeper of the vehicle in question (e.g. company car, lease car, hire car, someone else's car), then you will not have received the initial NIP, which must get to the registered keeper in 14 days.

Regardless of that, whatever the timescales, you MUST still respond to the S.172 in time, else things get very bad for you. 37 will get you the chance of a speed awareness course in lieu of points (as long as this wasn't in Scotland).

Lina_T

Thanks for your response Slivy. I am the registered keeper, have been for 6 years and nobody else insured on the car. My address is correct per the DVLA.

I will fill in and return the S.172 as per your advice.

As it's after the 14 day period though, what is my next move? Do I have to accept the points/fine or speed awareness course or can I contest it in some way?

bod1467

Another option is to try the Pepipoo forums.

http://forums.pepipoo.com/index.php?showforum=5

neilmcl

Complete and send back the S.172 but also include a cover letter outlining that they have failed to serve the notice within the statutory 14 days. Also read the following http://www.pepipoo.com/NIP.htm

Lina_T

Thanks neil and bod, both links really helpful.

I'm going to sign and send back the S.172 with the cover letter example from Pepipoo and see what happens. I'll let you know the outcome