Multiple NIP's.......
Discussion
Apologies if someone has had this query before, I've tried a search, but can't see any...
Very quick summary:
Flashed by a scamera van on the A3 on 13/10/2006 (70 in a 50)
Recieved NIP on 20/10/2006, and filled out admitted I was driving
Nothing for the last 3 months, then, on Friday, recieved another NIP, dated 25/01/2007 for the same offence.
Obviously, if I hadn't received the first NIP it would be past 14 days, but since I've had that first one I'm not sure what to do. Should I write back telling them it's over 14 days and FRO, or admit to it AGAIN!?
Very quick summary:
Flashed by a scamera van on the A3 on 13/10/2006 (70 in a 50)
Recieved NIP on 20/10/2006, and filled out admitted I was driving
Nothing for the last 3 months, then, on Friday, recieved another NIP, dated 25/01/2007 for the same offence.
Obviously, if I hadn't received the first NIP it would be past 14 days, but since I've had that first one I'm not sure what to do. Should I write back telling them it's over 14 days and FRO, or admit to it AGAIN!?
Ignore the second NIP if it is a complete new one they have raised for the previous offence.
Sounds they are "trying it on" as they were too slow in actioning the first NIP.
14 days + 1 day post is the required time.
Looks as if you have got away with it, well done if you have
Sounds they are "trying it on" as they were too slow in actioning the first NIP.
14 days + 1 day post is the required time.
Looks as if you have got away with it, well done if you have
Edited by nail_it on Monday 29th January 11:27
I thought they had 6 months from the original NIP though?
Was annoyed at the time I got done tbh...if you know the A3, it was just after the point it goes down to 2 lanes (and down from 70 to 50), by Hook. There are 2 speed cameras in the first 1 1/2 after the limit reduction, and I was caught by a scamera van they'd put in between the 2!
Was Friday the 13th as well!
Was annoyed at the time I got done tbh...if you know the A3, it was just after the point it goes down to 2 lanes (and down from 70 to 50), by Hook. There are 2 speed cameras in the first 1 1/2 after the limit reduction, and I was caught by a scamera van they'd put in between the 2!
Was Friday the 13th as well!
steve240r said:
There are 2 speed cameras in the first 1 1/2 after the limit reduction, and I was caught by a scamera van they'd put in between the 2!
If you had been caught by all 3 cameras and sent NIP's for each, then you have a very good defence to be only charged for 1 speeding offence as it was within the same journey & stretch of road.
There is no requirement to respond to the 2nd NIP...don't go there....unless you want to open a can of worms!!!!
Another one will arrive in the post within 28 days if they are stooooopid enough to persue it. They won't is my reckoning.
Sit tight, leave it well alone & have a smirk
nail_it said:
If you had been caught by all 3 cameras and sent NIP's for each, then you have a very good defence to be only charged for 1 speeding offence as it was within the same journey & stretch of road.
No way I would have been caught by the other 2, I know them well!
Couldn't believe it when I spotted the van lurking under a bridge between the 2.
If I'd been pulled at the time I could have told them I was merely keeping up with traffic, which I was...they must have made a fortune that afternoon!!
toni896 said:
I think if you dont respond you will be done for S172.
you will need to prove you responded to the first, regardless of what any law says.
best thing is say it's out of time imo, and see what they say.
you will need to prove you responded to the first, regardless of what any law says.
best thing is say it's out of time imo, and see what they say.
Absolutely agree.
Don't ignore it, just return it with a note pointing out when the offence was and stating that it was not sent within the required 14 days. Then sit back and see what happens.
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