I was the driver of the vehicle, what must I do now?
Admit to being the driver using the online admission form by logging in
here and clicking on the
‘I was driving’ tab.
Alternatively, fully complete and sign Section A on the reverse of the Notice and return it via the post.
Further correspondence will then be posted advising of the options available to you.
I was not the driver of the vehicle, what must I do now?
Nominate a driver using the online nomination form by logging in here and clicking on the 'I was not driving' tab.
Alternatively, fully complete and sign Section B on the reverse of the Notice and return it via the post.
The person you nominate will then be sent further documentation.
What happens if the vehicle is registered to a company?
The Company Secretary, Director or Manager must nominate the driver. This can be done using the online nomination form by logging in
here
What happens if I ignore the NIP?
If you fail to comply with the requirements detailed within the notice, the matter may be put before the courts for the offence of failing to provide the required information. If found guilty, the fine and penalty points imposed is likely to be higher than that of the original offence.
What if I don't know who was driving my vehicle?
If you are unable to identify the driver, then you should provide details, in writing, of why you are unsure who was driving and supply us with the full name, address, and date of birth of all possible drivers and say what enquiries you have made with them.
If the vehicle has been stolen, then you should provide details of when and where you reported this to the police together with the crime number you were given.
Can I request photographic evidence or the calibration certificate?
Photographic evidence - images captured at the time of the alleged offence are required as evidence to confirm vehicle, speed and offence location; they are not taken to identify the driver. Responsibility rests with the recipient of the S.172 request to provide as much information as possible to identify the driver. Whilst we are under no legal obligation to provide copies of these images, you may find it helpful to view the images by logging in
here.
Calibration certificate - again, we are under no obligation to provide a copy of the calibration certificate but you may find it helpful to view a copy of this by logging in
here.
My NIP arrived more than 14 days after the alleged offence. Is it valid?
In ALL cases a Notice of Intended Prosecution will have been served on the registered owner/keeper of the vehicle within the 14 days of the date of the alleged offence. If you have received this notice outside this period, either a new address has been obtained for the keeper or you have been nominated as the driver/someone who would have information as to identify the driver. In all cases, you are required by law to respond to the request for driver information within the timescales provided.
Can I plead mitigation in this matter?
The constabulary will not consider any mitigation concerning camera offences. However, you do have the right to challenge the alleged offence in court. If you are found guilty at court, you will not be offered a driver training course and the Magistrates will decide upon the fine and number of penalty points, which may be higher than the terms of the Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty. You may also be ordered to pay court costs.
You must advise us, in writing, if you wish for this matter to be heard in Court.
Why are there no 30mph speed limit signs in the area?
All roads with a system of regular street lighting have a speed limit of 30mph unless signed otherwise. Large 'gateway' speed limit signs will be placed where the changed speed limit commences (e.g. from national limit to 30mph) but smaller repeater signs are only required if the speed limit on a road is more than 30mph. Please refer to the Highway Code for guidance.
The road was empty/the road conditions were safe for me to drive faster - Why should I be prosecuted?
Speed limits apply all the time day and night.- not just when the roads are busy. The limits set are not only to protect motorists but all other road users and pedestrians.
What if the driver is no longer in the country?
In this instance you may be requested to provide proof that the person exists, was in the country at the time of the alleged offence and that the driver has returned abroad or has gone abroad for an indefinite period. You may also be requested to prove that the person was insured to drive the vehicle at the time of the offence.
If you are unable to provide this information you may be prosecuted for failing to supply the details of the driver or the offence of Permitting No Insurance.
Would I be eligible for a driver training course?
The constabulary acknowledges the value of diversionary educational training in respect of certain types of offences and within set criteria. Where eligible (within speed threshold below and has not attended a course within the last 3 years) the driver will be sent the relevant documentation upon receipt of his/her fully completed Notice of Intended Prosecution.
The courses are offered entirely at the discretion of the constabulary and must be completed within 4 months from the date of the offence. All cases are considered against set criteria that ensures fairness and consistency. If you receive a Conditional Offer of Fixed Penalty or a postal requisition/summons without the option of a course, you are either ineligible or the circumstances of the alleged offence are outside the prescribed criteria.
| SPEED LIMIT | COURSE THRESHOLD |
| 20MPH | Up to and including 31MPH |
| 30MPH | Up to and including 42MPH |
| 40MPH | Up to and including 53MPH |
| 50MPH | Up to and including 64MPH |
| 60MPH | Up to and including 75MPH |
| 70MPH | Up to and including 86MPH |
Please do not contact this office to request a course. The next stage will be sent in the post, and you will automatically be offered a course, if you are eligible.
