Got flashed going through a red-light Help!

ss1591ss

Hi, thanks for viewing

My fault, was late for work and thought I could make it but obviously didnt, they sent an initial letter to confirm it was me which I responded yes to, maybe I shouldnt have now as explained on nopenaltypoints site

====nopenaltypoints.co.uk/runningaaredlight.html

Anyway, now I have the 2nd letter giving me the 3 options:

1. Educational course for £85 Ouch!
2. £100 + 3 points Ouch!!
3. Take it to court

They havent sent any photographic evidence, can I consider option 3?

societys_child

They obviously have evidence, otherwise how have they identified you.

Option 3 would no doubt work out much more expensive.

McKneff

No 1 is a no brainer

uknick

ss1591ss wrote: »

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3. Take it to court

They havent sent any photographic evidence, can I consider option 3?

You know you did it, so why on earth would you want to challenge it in court?

I'd take the first option, which looks to be the best value for money. Unless you have to lose a days pay to go on it, e.g. you've no annual leave you can take.

Quentin

If you believe you didn't do it and the camera was faulty then of course you should contest this.

If you ask they may send you the photos they have

tho_2

Take the course. No points and option 3 will cost you hundreds and get you points.

Warwick_Hunt

ss1591ss wrote: »

Hi, thanks for viewing

My fault, was late for work and thought I could make it but obviously didnt, they sent an initial letter to confirm it was me which I responded yes to, maybe I shouldnt have now as explained on nopenaltypoints site

====nopenaltypoints.co.uk/runningaaredlight.html

Anyway, now I have the 2nd letter giving me the 3 options:

1. Educational course for £85 Ouch!
2. £100 + 3 points Ouch!!
3. Take it to court

They havent sent any photographic evidence, can I consider option 3?

You’re not entitled to any evidence until you opt to go to court and enter a not guilty plea.

Nick_C

Do the course. As well as being the cheapest option, your license stays clean, and you probably will not have to declare it to your insurer

spiro

Option 1, option 2 requires you to tell your insurance company so may also cause an increase in premiums for several years.

redux

Do the course. You can attend one in your local area, and have a choice of dates.

Quentin

spiro wrote: »

Option 1, option 2 requires you to tell your insurance company so may also cause an increase in premiums for several years.

Some insurers do ask about courses attended as well as convictions

Check the wording of the question regarding your convictions history on the proposal form