NIP to Old Address

jwar95

Hi.

Earlier in the week I received a NIP through the post from Warwickshire Police where I was caught speeding on the Motorway. This offence happened in July, however due to complications with updating the V5 form, it was sent to my old address, I think I got very lucky that they sent it to me once my address had been updated instead of prosecuting.

I am now slightly paranoid about if I have been caught for other violations, of course this would’ve just gone to my old address, and maybe other authorities may not be so lenient in terms of prosecution. I was wondering if anyone knows of any way for me to check to see if my vehicle reg has been flagged for any other violations - or is it a case of directly contacting any local authority I may have driven through?

TooManyPoints

If you're worried about speeding offences the local authority cannot help as they have nothing to do with enforcement. You will have to contact the local police

jwar95

Hi TooManyPoints. Yeah that makes sense, would one police region be able to see records nationwide or would I need to call individually?

The_Unready

I find it a tad worrying that you seem to have no idea whether or not you've been randomly speeding the length and breadth of the country! Perhaps have a look at those signs with the numbers in red circles next time you go out?

jwar95

I think it is more covering my bases as an anxious person, I can say I've sped at least twice and not been caught, I'm sure you could too (despite the numbers in red circles being pretty blatant), and if you have never unknowingly gone over the limit, hats off to you The_Unready. A sarcastic response wasn't really needed here was it?

Nobbie1967

Could you pop round to your old address and see if they have kept anything?

Car_54

jwar95 said:

Hi.

Earlier in the week I received a NIP through the post from Warwickshire Police where I was caught speeding on the Motorway. This offence happened in July, however due to complications with updating the V5 form, it was sent to my old address, I think I got very lucky that they sent it to me once my address had been updated instead of prosecuting.

AIUI the police don't routinely check again with the DVLA after sending the NIP to the address at the time of the offence. They probably tracked you down via the insurance database.

jwar95

Nobbie1967 said:

Could you pop round to your old address and see if they have kept anything?

Unfortunately it's quite a distance away.

jwar95

Car_54 said:

jwar95 said:

Hi.

Earlier in the week I received a NIP through the post from Warwickshire Police where I was caught speeding on the Motorway. This offence happened in July, however due to complications with updating the V5 form, it was sent to my old address, I think I got very lucky that they sent it to me once my address had been updated instead of prosecuting.

AIUI the police don't routinely check again with the DVLA after sending the NIP to the address at the time of the offence. They probably tracked you down via the insurance database.

Why would they track me down instead of doing what is easiest for them?

TooManyPoints

"...would one police region be able to see records nationwide or would I need to call individually?"

No. You'd have to enquire individually.

Why would they track me down instead of doing what is easiest for them?

Most forces do make a bit of an effort. I have found that they generally have no wish to prosecute for "failing to provide driver's details" (which is a more serious offence carrying six points and greater repercussions insurance-wise) unless there is no alternative.

Car_54

jwar95 said:

Car_54 said:

jwar95 said:

Hi.

Earlier in the week I received a NIP through the post from Warwickshire Police where I was caught speeding on the Motorway. This offence happened in July, however due to complications with updating the V5 form, it was sent to my old address, I think I got very lucky that they sent it to me once my address had been updated instead of prosecuting.

AIUI the police don't routinely check again with the DVLA after sending the NIP to the address at the time of the offence. They probably tracked you down via the insurance database.

Why would they track me down instead of doing what is easiest for them?

I can't explain the police's thinking (if any!). But it any event it seems equally easy.