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Old July 22nd 08, 07:13 PM posted to uk.legal
James[_4_]
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Default Revoked offer of a 'speedchoice' course instead of penalty points

I wondered if anyone would like to offer advice on this.

I have accepted guilt in a fixed camera incident (speeding at 37 in a
30mph), however, I only did this after I recently received sufficient
evidence from the safety camera partnership (a picture of my vehicle). I
insisted on receiving this before accepting responsibility because even
though I knew it was 'probably' me who committed the offence, as I knew I
was driving in that general area at the time of the offence, I was not
totally sure I was there at that time. I am also concerned that it is
extremely easy to replicate number plates, so I wanted to see a picture so I
could identify unique characteristics of my car.

It took 2 months to finally get evidence from the safety camera partnership.
They would only send the picture to me after I had sent a picture to them
first (!!), and a number of letters preceded this. I have now accepted
guilt, and want to take the option of a £60 'donation' and attendance at a
'speedchoice' workshop. This is a workshop offered instead of 3 points being
added to my license. However, the safety camera partnership are saying that
the offer of attendance at the workshop instead of the points has been
revoked, as I did not admit guilt within 28 days.

In essence, I am arguing that it is grossly unfair that the partnership has
tried to pressurise me into admitting guilt to an offence with a time
limited inducement, without presenting with sufficient facts to confirm
culpability. They have deliberately withheld information from me which could
have helped me to confirm that my car (and me as the driver) were
responsible. Because they did this, it was not possible for me to respond to
the NIP within 28 days as they stipulate, and therefore could not be
eligible for a 'speedchoice' workshop instead of a fixed penalty.

Any comments / views? Is there any legal recourse I can take with this? Does
this in any way breech my human rights?!

Cheers

James

 

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