Jerome

I chap at work has been advised by a solicitor, supposedly a specialist in motoring offences, to ignore the NIP he got (for 98 in a 60!)and the subsequent reminder. Then, when he eventually ends up in court, he's to say absolutely nothing. Apparently, he will get done for contempt of court and fined, but cannot be given any points.

I, personally, think this sounds ridiculous. I would guess he will get incresed points and fine and also get done for contempt of court. If it were that easy, everyone would be doing it.

Anyone else heard of this method of defence?

MarkO

It's bollocks. They'll just convict him. Whoever told him that was either very stupid, or doesn't like him very much.

TomM

Its true believe it or not, a senior policeman did about 2 years ago andgot away with it!, it wwas later well publicised that anyone attempting it would end up worse than they would if they had admitted it!.

I think the policeman just said he didnt know who was driving the car and they had to let him off as he didnt! - something bizzare like that.

Good old UK law!!!

jasonwrxowner

Sound dubious, Your mate got caught. Best just to admit guilt now and pay the fine.

It will save allot of hassle in the long run.

Devil's Refugee

Actually, this was disclosed by a developer of the system used to track fines:

If you receive a fine and points, and are asked to pay up, send an overpayment (ie if the fine £60, pay £60.01)
They will process the cheque and issue a refund.
However, DO NOT BANK THIS. Apparently, cashing the refund cheque completes the process within the system and your points are "awarded".
If you do not complete the loop, the points are never attached to your case.

Like I said, apparently......

TomM

They have stopped this now and sorted it, I read somewhere that they now issue a cheque back for the difference!!

Bugger.

merkin

the only thing silence will avoid is a b0llocking from the missus, and even then only occasionally

rr_ww

Surely Contempt of Court, and any prison term, enormous fine whatever. Is mush worse than 3-6 points and an increase in Inmsurance. Specially if he ever wants to get a mortgage or loan.

Seems to be a hiding to nothing

Scooby-Doo

Apparently lots of students are willing to take the points for a small payment. I feel a website coming on offering a fixed fee exchange scheme.

You can always say Bod, the local theif, down the road was driving with no licence or insurance. He will be sent on a mini holiday and return to a new council house, new identity and a index linked income for the rest of his life.