9 months since pleading guilty for 67 in a 40?

[karl922]

Hi all, the mrs was caught speeding by a camera van back in Nov 21. She received the NIP within a week and admitted to driving. I believe she then received another letter a few weeks later which gave her to option to plead guilty by post or online (can’t exactly remember), whilst also listing her outgoings and annual pay to which she completed.

Since returning this, she hasn’t heard a thing since. Surely she should have received a court date or the result of proceedings in her absence by now, 9 months from the offence?

The road is a dual carriageway (NSL) which reduces to a 40mph speed limit before reducing to 1 lane.

Fully expecting a ban or 6 points along with a fine, however her income has substantially reduced due to maternity, will the courts allow more time to pay, or expect the fine to be paid in full?

[caziques]

You should check that there hasn't been a court hearing already - at the same time see if there is anything pending.

The matter would have had to be filed in court within six months of date of offence - if it hasn't then you have been lucky.

[TonyF1]

Your wife has been asked to plead and provide income details to the court means the charge has laid within the 6 month deadline. The summons to appear can come after 6 months.

Edited by TonyF1 on Thursday 15th September 06:28

[agtlaw]

karl922 said:

Hi all, the mrs was caught speeding by a camera van back in Nov 21. She received the NIP within a week and admitted to driving. I believe she then received another letter a few weeks later which gave her to option to plead guilty by post or online (can’t exactly remember), whilst also listing her outgoings and annual pay to which she completed.

Since returning this, she hasn’t heard a thing since. Surely she should have received a court date or the result of proceedings in her absence by now, 9 months from the offence?

The road is a dual carriageway (NSL) which reduces to a 40mph speed limit before reducing to 1 lane.

Fully expecting a ban or 6 points along with a fine, however her income has substantially reduced due to maternity, will the courts allow more time to pay, or expect the fine to be paid in full?

The “another letter” is actually a Single Justice Procedure Notice. I.e. court proceedings were commenced.

Check your driving record online: https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

You should then contact the court; either to pay the fine, costs and surcharge or enquire as to when your case will be dealt with, and whether you are required to attend.

If the case is pending and there’s a change of financial circumstances then send another form MC100 to the court. Or, take it with you when you attend.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/governmen...

[martinbiz]

TonyF1 said:

Your wife has been asked to plead and provide income details to the court means the charge has laid within the 6 month deadline. The summons to appear can come after 6 months.

Edited by TonyF1 on Thursday 15th September 06:28

Trying to find something correct in that statement, but struggling

[karl922]

agtlaw said:

karl922 said:

Hi all, the mrs was caught speeding by a camera van back in Nov 21. She received the NIP within a week and admitted to driving. I believe she then received another letter a few weeks later which gave her to option to plead guilty by post or online (can’t exactly remember), whilst also listing her outgoings and annual pay to which she completed.

Since returning this, she hasn’t heard a thing since. Surely she should have received a court date or the result of proceedings in her absence by now, 9 months from the offence?

The road is a dual carriageway (NSL) which reduces to a 40mph speed limit before reducing to 1 lane.

Fully expecting a ban or 6 points along with a fine, however her income has substantially reduced due to maternity, will the courts allow more time to pay, or expect the fine to be paid in full?

The “another letter” is actually a Single Justice Procedure Notice. I.e. court proceedings were commenced.

Check your driving record online: https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

You should then contact the court; either to pay the fine, costs and surcharge or enquire as to when your case will be dealt with, and whether you are required to attend.

If the case is pending and there’s a change of financial circumstances then send another form MC100 to the court. Or, take it with you when you attend.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/governmen...

Thanks AGT, just had a look online and still zero points, so maybe the court date hasn’t sat, I would have expected something through by now though. The letter stated she didn’t need to attend if she pleaded guilty, just confirmed with her, she completed the SJPN online and received and receipt back to say it had been completed but nothing more.

[agtlaw]

karl922 said:

Thanks AGT, just had a look online and still zero points, so maybe the court date hasn’t sat, I would have expected something through by now though. The letter stated she didn’t need to attend if she pleaded guilty, just confirmed with her, she completed the SJPN online and received and receipt back to say it had been completed but nothing more.

Your case is initially dealt with by a Single Magistrate. It isn't a court hearing. Your case may be referred to court by the Single Magistrate. If so then there is a hearing. You should check with the court. I recently had a case that we would have missed if the defendant had not checked - as he didn't receive a Notice of Hearing / Summons on Referral to Court in the post. Alternatively, the Single Magistrate may issue a Notice of Proposed Disqualification and disqualify in absence. There are regional differences in the process.