Have the authorities cocked up here?

[julian1968]

I recently went through a red light at speed 28mph. I was sent a notice of intended prosecution which I signed and returned to the req'd office

 

I have today received the conditional offer of fixed penalty which states my speed at the time of offence as being 0 mph

 

I know that the authorities have a duty to complete their paperwork correctly. I'm just wondering that if I attended court, would this error be enough to have the case set aside and canceled?

 

I know that a lot of people have speeding fines etc canceled due to non correct completion of paperwork, is this the same?

 

Thanks

[patdavies]

The speed is irrelevant as the offence is complete when any part of the vehicle crosses the stop line whilst a red aspect is showing. This will be demonstrated by showing any movement of the vehicle across the line between the two photographs taken by the camera, (I'm assuming automated enforcement - if not, the PC's statement is sufficient to secure a conviction)

 

The COPF is valid - pay it as Court will be far more expensive!

[julian1968]

Worth a try

 

Thanks