Regulation 6 Proceedings or conviction

Where a fixed penalty notice has been issued to a person in accordance with regulation 5, no proceedings shall be instituted against that person for the offence in connection with which the notice was issued before the expiration of the period for paying the penalty, unless he has given a notice requesting a hearing in accordance with regulation 7.

A person shall not be convicted for an offence in connection with which a fixed penalty notice has been issued if the fixed penalty is paid before the expiration of the period for paying it.