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Hi all, I was going to post this on the P&P but i could do without the p1ss taking. I have a situation and i dont really know what to do about it.
I got a speeding ticket in october and chose to take the speed awarness course and paid £60. Then Cols dad died two days before the course so i called them and explained the situation and changed the date of the coures. They stressed to me that if i couldnt attend the next date they'd have to pass it on to the police. No problems until i recieved the date of said course. 25th Feb. Freds funeral
Obviosly there was no contest so i phoned the speed awerness place and said rather than mess them about i'd cancel the course and take the points on the licence instead. So i got the letter from the police stating that i needed to pay £60 and send off my licence. I could apparently claim back the £60 i paid for the course, if i provided a death certificate and proof of why i couln't attend. I could have done that but with emotions as they were i let the £60 go and sent a cheque for £60 along with my license recorded delivery. We recieved a letter today stating that as i've ignored all corespondence i would be required to attend court and pay costs for the motor offence i commited. Of course this wouldnt be a problem as i sent it recorded delivery and can prove so.
This is where the problem lies. We seem to have lost the reciept issued by the post office.
Is there anything i can do? I've never been to court or in any kind of trouble with the police and i'm really worried. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Mel
Really sorry for the essay but i didnt know who else to ask. I couldnt find spell check on dads lap top so sorry for the sh1t spelling.
I got a speeding ticket in october and chose to take the speed awarness course and paid £60. Then Cols dad died two days before the course so i called them and explained the situation and changed the date of the coures. They stressed to me that if i couldnt attend the next date they'd have to pass it on to the police. No problems until i recieved the date of said course. 25th Feb. Freds funeral
Obviosly there was no contest so i phoned the speed awerness place and said rather than mess them about i'd cancel the course and take the points on the licence instead. So i got the letter from the police stating that i needed to pay £60 and send off my licence. I could apparently claim back the £60 i paid for the course, if i provided a death certificate and proof of why i couln't attend. I could have done that but with emotions as they were i let the £60 go and sent a cheque for £60 along with my license recorded delivery. We recieved a letter today stating that as i've ignored all corespondence i would be required to attend court and pay costs for the motor offence i commited. Of course this wouldnt be a problem as i sent it recorded delivery and can prove so. This is where the problem lies. We seem to have lost the reciept issued by the post office.
Is there anything i can do? I've never been to court or in any kind of trouble with the police and i'm really worried. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Mel
Really sorry for the essay but i didnt know who else to ask. I couldnt find spell check on dads lap top so sorry for the sh1t spelling.
Bonnie and Clyde said:
stigmundfreud said:
this belongs in Speed Plod and the Law
Sorry 
Just thought that one of my "friends" could help Edited by Bonnie and Clyde on Saturday 11th April 12:06
SPL has coppers, lawers, solicitors and Vonhosen (;)) all people that will tell you exactly where you stand
Bonnie and Clyde said:
Hi all, I was going to post this on the P&P but i could do without the p1ss taking. I have a situation and i dont really know what to do about it.
I got a speeding ticket in october and chose to take the speed awarness course and paid £60. Then Cols dad died two days before the course so i called them and explained the situation and changed the date of the coures. They stressed to me that if i couldnt attend the next date they'd have to pass it on to the police. No problems until i recieved the date of said course. 25th Feb. Freds funeral Obviosly there was no contest so i phoned the speed awerness place and said rather than mess them about i'd cancel the course and take the points on the licence instead. So i got the letter from the police stating that i needed to pay £60 and send off my licence. I could apparently claim back the £60 i paid for the course, if i provided a death certificate and proof of why i couln't attend. I could have done that but with emotions as they were i let the £60 go and sent a cheque for £60 along with my license recorded delivery. We recieved a letter today stating that as i've ignored all corespondence i would be required to attend court and pay costs for the motor offence i commited. Of course this wouldnt be a problem as i sent it recorded delivery and can prove so.
This is where the problem lies. We seem to have lost the reciept issued by the post office.
Is there anything i can do? I've never been to court or in any kind of trouble with the police and i'm really worried. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Mel
Really sorry for the essay but i didnt know who else to ask. I couldnt find spell check on dads lap top so sorry for the s
t spelling.
Do you know the date you posted it? A trip to your local Post Office or their helpdesk might help.I got a speeding ticket in october and chose to take the speed awarness course and paid £60. Then Cols dad died two days before the course so i called them and explained the situation and changed the date of the coures. They stressed to me that if i couldnt attend the next date they'd have to pass it on to the police. No problems until i recieved the date of said course. 25th Feb. Freds funeral
Obviosly there was no contest so i phoned the speed awerness place and said rather than mess them about i'd cancel the course and take the points on the licence instead. So i got the letter from the police stating that i needed to pay £60 and send off my licence. I could apparently claim back the £60 i paid for the course, if i provided a death certificate and proof of why i couln't attend. I could have done that but with emotions as they were i let the £60 go and sent a cheque for £60 along with my license recorded delivery. We recieved a letter today stating that as i've ignored all corespondence i would be required to attend court and pay costs for the motor offence i commited. Of course this wouldnt be a problem as i sent it recorded delivery and can prove so. This is where the problem lies. We seem to have lost the reciept issued by the post office.
Is there anything i can do? I've never been to court or in any kind of trouble with the police and i'm really worried. Any advice would be very much appreciated.
Mel
Really sorry for the essay but i didnt know who else to ask. I couldnt find spell check on dads lap top so sorry for the s
t spelling.PeteG said:
stigmundfreud said:
regardless of cash or card there is a receipt to prove special or recorded delivery so there is proof of sending
Daft question, probably - but do Post Offices keep such receipts at their side - and if so, how long for?Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff