Speeding Ticket Question

DubSpur81

I got done for speeding on the eurotoll there a a few weeks back, I was doing 147km in a 120km zone, I've been driving for 5 years and never been pulled etc but she told me I was going to be fined and get 2 points, she was nice enough about it as to be completely blunt about it, I was taking the piss.

However, I don't know the process now, I've hear nothing since, am I supposed to get something in the post which I then take to the station to pay the fine with? Or (deep breath) have I gotten away with it? 25 days and no word seems like a long time to me...

jasonb

I'm sure someone will reply with more exact figures, but yes, you can expect a notice in the post. It can take quite a while before it gets to you...

J.

WindSock

You will get a letter in the post.

DubSpur81

Really?

Well if its any consolation (to myself) she was kinda hot...

bobcar61

This is going back about 2 years but I was caught and pulled over in October,didn't hear anything until January. Only got a letter of warning though as I was 17 at the time:)

TwoShedsJackson

They've been know to take up to 3-4 months.

daheff

apparently if you dont pay and are called to court..if you claim non receipt of the letters they will throw the case out !!!

Now i'm not advocating you lie in court..but apparently this has worked for other people in the past!!

Wossack

daheff wrote: »

apparently if you dont pay and are called to court..if you claim non receipt of the letters they will throw the case out !!!

Now i'm not advocating you lie in court..but apparently this has worked for other people in the past!!

bet the gardai wasnt wearing her hat too!

gheaver

I think if they haven't either got you to accept the points and fine or summonsed you to court within six months the penalty is statute barred?

Can anyone confirm that - i'm sure I read it in legislation somewhere

lynchie

gheaver wrote: »

I think if they haven't either got you to accept the points and fine or summonsed you to court within six months the penalty is statute barred?

Can anyone confirm that - i'm sure I read it in legislation somewhere

The summons must be applied for within 6 months of the notice. They can serve the summons after the 6 month period if they want.

gheaver

lynchie wrote: »

The summons must be applied for within 6 months of the notice. They can serve the summons after the 6 month period if they want.

Interesting. Makes sense. Any time limit on serving the person?

tricky-dicky87

summons applied for before the six month deadline would usually be served for court within a month or two...

but...

i kno a guy that didn't get his summons until 15 months after the incident.... it had been applied for before the six month deadline but garda had to keep re-applying cos they couldn't get him at the address.... garda applied for 5 or 6 summons before it was actually served.... judge threw it out of court cos it was "unacceptable"... this was a drink driving case though and probably an exceptional circumstance

felim

gheaver wrote: »

Interesting. Makes sense. Any time limit on serving the person?

If by hand, 7 days before the court hearing. If by post, 21 days.

sam34

gheaver wrote: »

Interesting. Makes sense. Any time limit on serving the person?

AFAIK, for a non-indictable offence, the summons has to be served within 18 months of the offence

DubSpur81

I got my fine in the post on Thursday, doh....