Paragraph 5 I1I2
(1)
The fixed penalty for a fixed penalty offence is to be prescribed by the Secretary of State by regulations; and where two amounts are specified in accordance with paragraph 3(3), the higher of those amounts must be the prescribed fixed penalty.
(2)
The fixed penalty prescribed for a fixed penalty offence may not exceed—
(a)
one half of the maximum amount of the fine to which a person committing that offence would be liable on summary conviction, or
(b)
where there is no such maximum amount, the amount corresponding to level 4 on the standard scale for summary offences.
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 10 para. 5 in force at 29.4.2021 for specified purposes, see s. 21(1)(a)
- I2
Sch. 10 para. 5 in force at 29.6.2021 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2021/748, reg. 2(l)