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As I was coming down a small hill I had both hands of the handlebars of my motorbike, an unmarked copper saw me from a way off on the other side of the road and pulled me over.

At the roadside he gave a verbal NIP and said that I would get an FPN through immediately via email. It didn't come through he then said it should arrive the next day.

I have since received a NIP via email(see below)but nothing else. It is now 2 months since the incident happened (I know they have 6 months to prosecute so not getting my hopes up)

If I do receive a summons to court is there I chance I would receive a worse penalty than 3 points and a fine.

I feel like they have me dead to rights so would rather have had the chance to accept the FPN rather than go to court.

Apparently I could not upload a Screenshot so here is a copy paste of the text from the NIP


Do NOT do anything in relation to this notice until you receive further communication from Thames Valley Police.

Please do not reply to this email as this email address is not routinely monitored.

You will be reported for consideration of the question of prosecuting you for the following offences.

Offence(s)
Category:   Offences Involving the Negligent Use of a Motor Vehicle
Use / Cause / Permit /Aid & Abet:   Use
Offence:   Drive a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road / in a public place without due care and attention
Code:   RT88575

If I do receive a summons to court is there I chance I would receive a worse penalty than 3 points and a fine.

Yes. Careless Driving carries up to nine points and an unlimited fine. In common with all offences which attract points, the court my disqualify you rather than impose points if the believe he offence is serious enough.

You might try contacting TVP to see if they have issued an offer of a fixed penalty and you have not received it. That may be worthwhile because if that has happened the offer will lapse and you will be dealt with in court anyway.