Article 3 Issue of penalty noticeI1
England and Wales
(1)
Where an officer has reason to believe that a person has committed a penalty offence, the officer may issue that person with a penalty notice for an amount not exceeding £10,000.
(2)
In determining the penalty, an officer must have regard to any guidance given by the Welsh Ministers on matters to be taken into account when making such a determination.
(3)
A penalty notice is issued at the time when it is sent by post or delivered by hand to the person to whom it relates.