How long have I got?

[quicks]

Guys,

I got flashed by a gatso about 3 weeks ago, but have yet received nothing through the post! (I realise there may have been no film), but I recall someone saying that unless you get the ticket within 2 weeks then it is not valid!
Could somebody please clarify this for me?

Cheers

quicks

[plotloss]

It HAS to be issued within 14 days of the offence if you are the registered keeper. They get extra time if its a company car and they have had trouble locating the driver but if its a private car and you havent heard anything you can have a very merry christmas.



Matt.

[quicks]

Hooraayy,,

It was my own car, so I guess I can sleep easy again....

Thanks again..

[madcop]

14 days from the day after the camera activation is needed for NIP and Section 172, name the driver. If there are complications in tracing your address for service, then the fact it was posted (first class is sufficient)within that time and fails to reach you, say for example for 9 months because you have become slippery, then it will still be valid.

There is a statutory limit in proceedings on motoring offences of 6 months (except V.E.L. and insurance which is 3 years). Basically the summons must be issued within that time (signed by a Magistrates clerk or Magistrate)for proceedings to qualify your appearance at court. Once the summons is issued legally within the 6 months, it can be served on you 6 years later if you have decided to dodge and weave to avoid it.

If the camera only flashed once, then that will have been a warning.

[Richard C]

Good to see you back, madcop

Compliments of the season

[outlaw]

madcop said: 14 days from the day after the camera activation is needed for NIP and Section 172, name the driver. If there are complications in tracing your address for service, then the fact it was posted (first class is sufficient)within that time and fails to reach you, say for example for 9 months because you have become slippery, then it will still be valid.

There is a statutory limit in proceedings on motoring offences of 6 months (except V.E.L. and insurance which is 3 years). Basically the summons must be issued within that time (signed by a Magistrates clerk or Magistrate)for proceedings to qualify your appearance at court. Once the summons is issued legally within the 6 months, it can be served on you 6 years later if you have decided to dodge and weave to avoid it.

If the camera only flashed once, then that will have been a warning.

yea welcome back, hey It aint like you to get upset that easy.
and hey it all way pays become slippery as you put it .

Has all ways worked for me I would never avocate making it easy for em

They dont make it easy for us

any way most nips that get ignored endup in the bin anyway :-)