So I just received the letter mentioning about x2 traffic offenses:
- First: On 14/03/2025 at [CITY_2], having been required by or on behalf of the Chief Officer of Police [LOCATION NAME}, failed to give information relating to the identification of the driver of a vehicle, namely [PLATE NUMBER], who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence 'Contrary to section 172(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.'
- Second: This Offense carries Penalty Points On 10/02/2025 at [CITY_1] drove a motor vehicle namely [PLATE NUMBER], on a road, namely [NAME OF THE ROAD], at a speed exceeding 20 miles per hour - 25MPH in contravention of a Local traffic Order, namely [CITY NAME] City Council (Various Roads, Metropolitan District of [CITY NAME]) (Speed Limits) (Citywide) Order 2025., 'Contrary to the above Local Traffic Order and sections 84 and 89(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.' -
It's statement says "At 08:52 on 10/02/2025 at [ROAD], a motor vehicle [DETAILS] activated a speed camera, travelling at 25 miles per hour, the legal limit being 20 miles per hour. A combined Notice of Intended Prosecution/request under Section 172 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 was served on the defendant within 14 days, requiring them to furnish details of the driver at the time of the alleged offence, the defendant being the registered keeper of the involved vehicle. This combined notice was sent on 12/02/2025 and by the 14/03/2025 they had not replied as required by the legislation to that request.
As a background, I moved houses mid novemember 2024 and changed my driver license address promptly. I didn't remember to change it too on v5 address till 14/02/2025. I didn't receive any of the above offenses on my current address and I suppose they were sent to my previous one.What is my legal situation? I'm applying soon for citizenship and trying to avoid any negative marks at this important time. I'm NHS doctor for 6 years and have clear records. I had only 3 points on my driver license 3+ years ago (SP30).
Finally, do I need a solicester for this or a good written plea should be ok? Thanks in advance