One day I will take on the police and win! It annoys me that I'm a law abiding citizen yet I have had to deal with the police on three occasions now for doing absolutely nothing, or very little wrong.

Thank you so much for finding me that thread. After reading through it I'm tempted just to take the hit. Normally I'd make a stand, but in the next 2 months I am: 1) Buying a house 2) Getting married 3) Changing jobs 4) Going on a 1 month honeymoon. So don't need the added stress!

Thanks, that would be really great if you know where it is? I've had a look but I'm useless with these things...

Sure, I will do! Does a police officer's testimony alone provide sufficient evidence to prosecute if I wasn't photographed on my telephone? According to the FAQ they say that the photograph does not have to be of the driver - only a photograph of the car. But then what's to stop some idiot police officer taking photos of any old car because he doesn't like the way they look, and then having them prosecuted?

Thank you for that useful information! I will complete my S172 form and return it then. I have asked them for photographic evidence in accordance with their FAQ section. If they can provide evidence then I'll take it on the chin. If not, then I may go to court.

Hi guys, first time poster so sorry if I break any etiquette... I've been sent a Notice of Intended Prosecution for the alleged offence of driving whilst using a mobile telephone on 20/05/2013. It arrived today (04/06/2013) - I make that 15 days after the offence(?) Also, the letter is dated 03/06/2013 which is 14 days after the offence - am I right in thinking that the police must send the letter TO ARRIVE BY 14 days after the offence? If it makes any difference, I don't think I was guilty of this offence. I occasionally check my phone when at traffic lights and this is all that I can think has happened. On the FAQ form sent with the NIP it says "If your notice arrived after 14 days, it may be because the type of alleged offence involved is not one to which the requirement applies. Alternatively, you may have been named as the current driver / keeper / hirer of the vehicle or the Central Ticket Office may have applied a statutory exemption." Is there anybody who has some expertise in this area and could give me some advice? Thanks