Fixed Penalty
Accepting the fixed penalty
Fixed penalties were introduced for certain motoring offences as a way of reducing the number of cases dealt with by the courts.
The incentive to the motorist is that the penalty, in virtually all cases, will be less than the sentence a person would be given in court. By accepting the fixed penalty and complying with whatever other conditions apply, the motorist will not be summonsed.
A fixed penalty may be £30, £40 or £60 for a non-endorsable offence (no points on your licence). The fixed penalty for endorsable offences (points on your licence) is £60.
These will give a time limit within which you have the options of accepting the fixed penalty or asking for a court hearing.