Part XI General Provisions as to Local Authorities

Byelaws

C1C2C3237CF1Power to require name and address in connection with fixed penalty

1

If an authorised officer proposes to give a person a notice under section 237A, the officer may require the person to give him his name and address.

2

A person commits an offence if—

a

he fails to give his name and address when required to do so under subsection (1), or

b

he gives a false or inaccurate name or address in response to a requirement under that subsection.

3

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (2) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

4

In this section, “authorised officer” has the same meaning as in section 237A.