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Speeding and other criminal offences / NIP for driving "without due care and attention" but not clear what the offence was exactly?
« on: June 01, 2024, 02:02:55 pm »
Unfortunately today I've received an NIP for the offence "Drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road / in a public place without due care and attention". The letter states "This allegation can be supported by credible evidence in court", and essentially wants me to confirm who was the driver at the time and place of the offence. If I don't provide this information, it says I can be fined up to £1000, receive six penalty points, or be disqualified from driving.
Lower down it says "if applicable to the offence and your eligibility is established, you may be considered for an educational course instead of a fine and penalty points and endorsed on your license".
Looking at the date and time of the incident, it would match up with my drive back from work, so I'm pretty sure I WAS driving at the time. However, I can't remember what had happened/what I could possibly have done. The letter doesn't state the specific offence (eg using phone/undertaking/eating/etc).
The letter does have an email address (allegationcorres@met.police.uk) and a reference number. Should I email asking for details and what evidence they have? Is it worth contacting a solicitor to manage this (and if so, any recommendations?)
Thanks in advance and hope you have a good weekend.
Lower down it says "if applicable to the offence and your eligibility is established, you may be considered for an educational course instead of a fine and penalty points and endorsed on your license".
Looking at the date and time of the incident, it would match up with my drive back from work, so I'm pretty sure I WAS driving at the time. However, I can't remember what had happened/what I could possibly have done. The letter doesn't state the specific offence (eg using phone/undertaking/eating/etc).
The letter does have an email address (allegationcorres@met.police.uk) and a reference number. Should I email asking for details and what evidence they have? Is it worth contacting a solicitor to manage this (and if so, any recommendations?)
Thanks in advance and hope you have a good weekend.