Do penalty points amount to a criminal charge?

BuzzMcdonnell · 2019-07-31 22:21:21

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!

31-07-2019 10:21PM

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BuzzMcdonnell

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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 01-08-2019 12:54AM

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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.

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#3 01-08-2019 01:00AM

BuzzMcdonnell

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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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