Paragraph 3 Contents of fixed penalty noticeF1

(1)

A fixed penalty notice must identify the offence to which it relates and give reasonable particulars of the circumstances alleged to constitute that offence.

(2)

A fixed penalty notice must also state—

(a)

the amount of the penalty and the period within which it may be paid;

(b)

the discounted amount and the period within which it may be paid;

(c)

the person to whom and the address at which payment may be made;

(d)

the method or methods by which payment may be made;

(e)

the person to whom and the address at which any representations relating to the notice may be addressed;

(f)

the consequences of not making a payment within the period for payment.

(3)

The person specified under sub-paragraph (2)(c) must be the street authority or a person acting on their behalf.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 4B inserted (29.6.2007 for E. for specified purposes, 26.11.2007 for W. for specified purposes, 12.5.2008 for E.W. in so far as not already in force) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18), ss. 41(3), 99(1), Sch. 3; S.I. 2007/1890, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3); S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

Notes on Schedule 4B

Modifications

C1: Sch. 4B: power to apply conferred (1.12.2007 for E., 31.3.2008 for W.) by Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18), ss. 37(6), 99(1) (with ss. 37(14), 38); S.I. 2007/3174, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2007/3184, art. 2