The most common instance where Notice is served is an NIP for speeding. There is an NIP time limit that applies of 14 days from the offence. However, how this is calculated will depend on how the notice is given. Don't wait until it's too late. Call Motor Defence Solicitors now, on 0800 2800 912, for a fixed fee consultation with a specialist solicitor.
A summons, for offences such as speeding, careless driving, drink driving etc...is issued in the Magistrates' Court, although the case may then be transferred to the Crown Court.
Your driving fell below that expected of a competent driver or driving a vehicle on a road or in any public place dangerously or in a dangerous condition
Being in charge of a vehicle when unfit due to drink or drugs
Where an individual deliberately withholds or provides misleading information
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The Police can stop you by the road if they suspect an offence has occured. You will usually be given a Fixed Penalty Notice (NIP), HORT1 Producer or depending on the offence, be arrested and taken to a Police Station. Typical offences within this scenario include:
It is an offence for the driver of a Hackney Carriage (taxi with a yellow or white plate at the rear of the vehicle stating that it is a Hackney Carriage, usually with a sign on top, which can be hailed in the street) or any person having charge or care of the Hackney Carriage to charge more than the fare that is allowed by the Local Authority or Licensing Authority. They are fitted with a meter with the fare rates pre-set and it is unlawful to either change the rates or charge more than the meter states.
You can find out the fare from the local authority directly or through Google searching under either "taxi fare" or "hackney carriage fare" along with the name of the local authority. Please note that this is different to private taxis (which should be pre-booked and have a plate at the rear of the vehicle stating that it is licensed for private hire) which have no limits on the amounts they can charge. The idea is that private fares should be agreed at the time of booking and are therefore subject to the control of market forces.
No, there is not a requirement for an NIP for the offence of overcharging a customer.
Fine up to £1000 for each offence, in addition to which the fare can apply for a refund of the overcharge.
If you have inadvertently overcharged due to a defective meter or other reason, we strongly advise you contact us for advice, as a defence would be dependant on the facts of the case. Therefore it is critical that the full circumstances of your case are examined to ensure your case is properly prepared. If you face an allegation, we advise you contact us to take specialist legal advice
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