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Court summons even though i tried to pay fine twice

  • 30-01-2010 7:27pm
    #1
    confusedalways
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭


    Hi, Can anyone help?
    I recieved a summons for court today, delivered by hand by the gaurdie. The summons was dated 25th November, however I only recieved this today (30th Jan).
    Long story short, i attempted to pay the fine within the first 56 days, however it was sent back with a request for a photocopy of my driving licence (I have a UK licence). I had alreay submitted this to my local gaurd station. I was out of the country and by the time I got round to sending it back, I was 1-2 days over the first 56 days. I was then sent back all the documention with a note to say as i was outside the 56 days I would be going to court.
    Can anyone advise what might happen and if i should see a lawyer?
    I am really worried that I get a huge fine (up tp €800) as I simply could not afford that.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Hooch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭Hooch


    confusedalways wrote: »
    Hi, Can anyone help?
    I recieved a summons for court today, delivered by hand by the gaurdie. The summons was dated 25th November, however I only recieved this today (30th Jan).
    Long story short, i attempted to pay the fine within the first 56 days, however it was sent back with a request for a photocopy of my driving licence (I have a UK licence). I had alreay submitted this to my local gaurd station. I was out of the country and by the time I got round to sending it back, I was 1-2 days over the first 56 days. I was then sent back all the documention with a note to say as i was outside the 56 days I would be going to court.
    Can anyone advise what might happen and if i should see a lawyer?
    I am really worried that I get a huge fine (up tp €800) as I simply could not afford that.
    Thanks

    Im afraid the notice clearly says to bring your licence when you pay, and if you pay by post to attach a copy of your licence.

    The summons was issued on the 25/11/2009.......it doesnt matter when its served once you get ten clear days.

    In court you will most likely be given a fine of around €500.....but it depends on your judge.


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