Summons for speeding

Bandana boy

Last November I got a speeding ticket ,the week after that i had some personal problems ,preoccupied by these things i was late sending in the fine ,which I eventually did ,I sent a check for 120 euro instead of the 80 euro as I was aware I was late,2 weeks later i got the check back from the Garda and I now have a summons for a court appearance.
Anybody know what I can expect ,do I need to get a solictor ?

cashmni1

Standard procedure I'm afraid. They will not take a payment if it is late. If you can prove that you tried to pay within the allocated time (€120 within the 56 days later I think) you should be ok. But if it has expired the 56 days, you have to show up in court and explain you’re self.
Not so sure if a solicitor will help you much there......

itsallaboutme!!

your best bet would be to contact the garda whos name appears on the summons,tell them what happened and see what they can do for you.failing that make sure you go to court on the date specifed.

if this is the first time you have received anything like this i would expect a small fine and the 2 points for speeding (although it can depand on the judge on the day).

you dont really need a solicitor for this kind of thing just show up on the day approach the judge when your called and explain the story. however if you would prefer to have someone to do the talking for you you can get one.

cabrwab

tell the gaurd your story might work,
If he "forgets" to show you'll proably get off, but if its a fixed roadside camera you don't have the luxury!

Turn up in court, id get a solicitor nearly to be on the safe side.
But completely up to you.
Explain the situation and hope for the best.

Hope the health is ok OP.

And best of luck with your day in court!

Buffman

I thought there was a 6 month time limit on speeding cases. ie. you have to be prosecuted within 6 months of the alleged offence. I'm not sure on the exact details, maybe post on the legal forum or get legal advice to be sure.