Section 62 Effect of penalty noticeI1

(1)

This section applies if a penalty notice is given to a person (“A”) under section 60.

(2)

If A asks to be tried for the alleged offence, proceedings may be brought against A.

(3)

Such a request must be made by a notice given by A—

(a)

in the manner specified in the penalty notice; and

(b)

before the end of the suspended enforcement period (as to which see section 63).

(4)

A request which is made in accordance with subsection (3) is referred to in this Chapter as a “request to be tried”.

(5)

If, by the end of the suspended enforcement period—

(a)

the penalty has not been paid in accordance with this Chapter, and

(b)

A has not made a request to be tried,

a sum equal to one and a half times the amount of the penalty may be registered under section 67 for enforcement against A as a fine.

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