Pepipoo, NIPs and PACE

[JonRB]

I'm not sure I understand what the PACE response that Pepipoo are currently advocating is all about.

Can anyone enlighten me? Specifically, what are the risks in using it? Could I end up in court with more points and a bigger fine?

I have just less than a week to go on my 28 day response to a NIP and I'm not sure what to do at present.

For background, see this PH thread

Thanks in advance
Jon

>> Edited by JonRB on Tuesday 2nd August 14:53

[JonRB]

Actually, I think I'm getting a fair idea now having spent a while reading various threads on the Pepipoo fora.

[JonRB]

puggit said:

Agreed - but why then is it also widely reported on Pepipoo that no one has yet failed with this defence?

Indeed, although it could be that we are in that "early days" grace period as also enjoyed by the 'unsigned NIP' strategy a while back before it was closed off.

I will probably use the PACE response simply because there appears to be no harm in doing so - I can always accept the FPN later if I so desire. In the meantime, anything legal that can be done to make them work for their money has to be worth doing.

[JonRB]

puggit said:

Of course, if you want to prevent the SCP getting the money then go to court. But in order to excersize your right to a court appearance you get shafted with a bigger fine and more points

Yes, well obviously my bottle will run out before that point.

[JonRB]

Dwight VanDriver said:

At Court the sentence for speeding is a fine of 1000 pounds or 3 to 6 points depending on how the Mags view the case. But to you Sir, special offer; 60 notes and 3 points.

I quite agree, in sentiment, DVD.

However, I also see it as being the difference between them making a profit or a loss on my (alleged) transgression. So if my PACE defence does nothing more than temporatily gum up the well-oiled wheels of fleecing thousands of motorists and negatively affects their bottom line slightly then I will be happy.

>> Edited by JonRB on Wednesday 27th July 16:02