Hello
I received Notice to owner for Excess speed;, 59 on 50 local traffic.
I was not the driver, I was shielding during the 1st corona virus lockdown in May 2020.
I needed support on shopping for essential, food, medication etc and people helped, sometimes using my car because I was advised to stay at home as per NHS guidelines.
I promptly responded , confirming that I was NOT the driver, completed the driver's name, address and returned.
About 5 weeks later, I received another Notice to review the details I sent previously, I confirmed again the driver’s name, address but could not complete parts of date of birth , driver’s license or insurance, as I don't know it.
The next thing I rcvd was a Single Procedural Notice, stating no trace of nominee and I was charged with 2 offences; Excess speed and Failure to provide driver’s details.. I was asked to submit plea by post or online.
I pleaded Not guilty to both charges by post stating reasons and that I made efforts to locate the driver, went to his address which is a multi occupational flats and was told he was ill and had moved. I went to the address given but no one opened door. I did all I could reasonably do, to locate the driver .
Been summoned to attend Magistrates court in February for Trial. I requested for all evidence relating to my case, and was sent a pre-trial pack.
I noticed a paragraph "The defendant plea, she is not guilty of the the driving offence as she was not driving at time of offence. Therefore the original offence of excess speed is no longer applicable in this case "
So my questions are as follows:
Does the above statement mean I will no longer be charged with excess speed?
.How can I proceed on the Failure to provide driver’s details,? I diligently made efforts but no luck, especially during this unprecedented times
What is my best course of action now?. I cannot afford a Solicitor.
What's the worst that can happen.?
I have a clean licence.
Please advise me. Been having sleepless nights .
Thank you.
