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Question about speeding fine issued through the post

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  • 15-03-2012 10:18pm
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    BrianBrew
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭


    I was stopped the other day going over the limit in Galway & the Garda, who was being fairly sound about it, told me that I had been caught speeding. He didn't show me any evidence that I had been or issue me with an on the spot fine but he did say that there would be a fine in the post. The fine just came today but a friend told me that unless a fine or notification was issued on the spot then I can dispute the claim when it goes to court. Does anyone know whether I have a leg to stand on here or not? Thanks lads & ladies
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    #2
    Bosh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 414 ✭✭Bosh


    Your friend owes you a drink.

    Garda does not have to show you anything nor is any ticket/fine/notification issued on the side of the road.

    Procedure is exactly as happened with you:

    You are stopped.

    Garda logs offence on FCPS (Fixed Charge Penalty System)

    Notice issues to you by post.

    You pay/don't pay.

    Simples :)

    HTH


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    BrianBrew
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭BrianBrew


    aha, I thought as much. I just needed to make sure. Thanks for the help anyway man, it's much appreciated. Looks like I'd better pay up so! Thanks again


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    Zambia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭Zambia


    Good man brew you have a good day.


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    #5
    Eru
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,357 ✭✭✭Eru


    Never rely on mates or men down the pub for legal advise.


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    Bosh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 414 ✭✭Bosh


    Eru wrote: »
    Never rely on mates or men down the pub for legal advise.

    Ah hold on!

    I know a fella whos brothers mates uncles fathers brother told him that a Garda can't do you if he's not wearing his hat..... and false moustache. FACT!

    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


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