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Originally Posted by me283
Here's a funny tale... I was found guilty of "Failing To Provide Information" today, fined and given penalty points. The magistrates decided I hadn't made "sufficient efforts" to identify the driver of the vehicle concerned. This in spite of the Fixed Penalty people ignoring my requests to see the GATSO photo to help identify the driver. It seems I should have chased them up when they didn't respond.
So good people, next time you reply to the Notice of Intended Prosecution, remember to keep calling the Fixed Penalty Support Unit until you receive a written reply...
What a wonderful justice system we have!
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I would appeal but only if I could prove absolutely that, beyond any doubt, I had indeed contacted the FPSU for a request to see the photo. In that case, it is not for the magistrates to fine someone due entirely to the failings of officials to respond. You should have the benefit of the doubt.
You can also ask the magistrates what constitutes "chasing up", i.e. ask for where in the RTA it states for such a specific requirement.