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.