Part 11Fixed penalties
Fixed penalty notices and penalties
C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9131Effect of fixed penalty notice
1
This section applies if a fixed penalty notice is given to a person (“A”) under section 129.
2
Subject to subsection (3), proceedings may not be brought against A.
3
If A asks to be tried for the alleged offence, proceedings may be brought against A.
4
Such a request shall be made by a notice given by A—
a
in the manner specified in the fixed penalty notice; and
b
before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice is given.
5
If, by the end of the period mentioned in paragraph (b) of subsection (4)—
a
the fixed penalty has not been paid in accordance with this Part; and
b
A has not made a request in accordance with that subsection,
then A is liable to pay to the clerk of the F1justice of the peace court specified in the fixed penalty notice a sum equal to one and a half times the amount of the fixed penalty.
6
A sum for which A is liable by virtue of subsection (5) shall be treated as if it were a fine imposed by the F1justice of the peace court specified in the fixed penalty notice.