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Do penalty points amount to a criminal charge?

  • 31-07-2019 10:21pm
    #1
    BuzzMcdonnell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭


    If I am asked on a job application if I have been charged with a crime or offense, does this include penalty points for the likes of speeding?

    It might sound stupid, but for some reason I thought that the FCPN was an opportunity to avoid a criminal charge in court.

    Appreciate any help!


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  • #2
    Peregrinus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,998 ✭✭✭✭Peregrinus


    You are correct. A fixed penalty notice is not a criminal charge. If you don't pay it and get summonsed to court, that's a criminal charge.


  • #3
    BuzzMcdonnell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭BuzzMcdonnell


    Peregrinus wrote: »
    You are correct. A fixed penalty notice is not a criminal charge. If you don't pay it and get summonsed to court, that's a criminal charge.

    Thanks very much for the reply!


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