House mate speeding notice

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Another thread ruined by irrelevant legal nonsense off the wannabes.

TooManyPoints

Another thread ruined by irrelevant legal nonsense off the wannabes.

In what way, pray tell, is it irrelevant? The OP's flatmate has a notice issued under S172 of the Road Traffic Act. His mate almost certainly has an obligation to respond to it. The recent discussion clarifies what that obligation amounts to and may possibly help him avoid a criminal conviction. The "Legal Nonsense" you refer is the authority for any prosecution that may arise. Sorry if we've ruined the thread for you.

sevenhills

macman wrote: »

What has the minimum wage got to do with all this?

I assumed that speeding fines are higher for higher wage earners, or am I thinking of something else, it also points to my housemate not owning a BMW and parking it around the corner.

Ant555 wrote: »

Ive read this thread and still don't know if the housemate even knows about the letter.
Its not clear if you or your housemate know the owner of the BMW420

I haven't given my housemate this letter or spoken to him about it. My guess is that its his relative or employers car and my housemate will be taking the points for him.
My housemate does have a licence, at least he talked about driving a car in the UK a couple of years ago.

Barny1979

sevenhills wrote: »

I haven't given my housemate this letter or spoken to him about it. My guess is that its his relative or employers car and my housemate will be taking the points for him.
My housemate does have a licence, at least he talked about driving a car in the UK a couple of years ago.

So this forum is more ahead of speed than your housemate? :rotfl:

I bet he hasn't updated his Driving Licence to a UK one

[Deleted User]

There's a great phrase that I often use that you may want to consider "Not my problem".

Give the letter to your house mate and leave it at that. Your house is not being used for criminal activities even if the circumstances of the speeding notice being sent to your housemate aren't legitimate (which you have no proof of) There is no responsibility on yourself and no risk of you being caught up in the matter unless of course you delay giving the letter to your housemate which possibly he can use in his defence for not responding to it.

Car_54

sevenhills wrote: »

I assumed that speeding fines are higher for higher wage earners, or am I thinking of something else, it also points to my housemate not owning a BMW and parking it around the corner.





I haven't given my housemate this letter or spoken to him about it. My guess is that its his relative or employers car and my housemate will be taking the points for him.
My housemate does have a licence, at least he talked about driving a car in the UK a couple of years ago.

The speed you indicate would normally attract a fixed penalty, regardless of income.

Are you really telling us that you have not only opened his mail, but you’re withholding it from him? Strange behaviour from someone who didn’t want his home used for criminal activity.

SHAFT

Barny1979 wrote: »

So this forum is more ahead of speed than your housemate? :rotfl:

I bet he hasn't updated his Driving Licence to a UK one

If he has an eu one why would he need to?

Barny1979

SHAFT wrote: »

If he has an eu one why would he need to?

An assumption he is EU

Mercdriver

Barny1979 wrote: »

An assumption he is EU

An incorrect assumption as the OP talks about the housemate considering extending his visa.

Personally, OP, I think you are interfering too much and it could get you or your housemate in hot water. Just hand the letter to him and let him deal with it.

The_Rainmaker

sevenhills wrote: »

I don't want my home to be used for illegal activities, the letter was partly open.

Was he speeding in your house?

This is an example of a nosy house mate, give your house mate his letter and let him deal with it. It is none of your business.

I do hope you will be warning any future housemates that you will be opening their mail!