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I received a NIP from Kent police for "Excess speed" 58mph in temporary road works 50mph limit on M25, offence date  9/1/25, NIP issue date 13/1/25, NIP received by post 17/1/25.

I wasn't driving and I nominated the person who was the driver (with their knowledge and agreement). I responded to the NIP and made the nomination online on 17/1/25. I checked it had gone through OK by trying to log back in and getting the on-screen message "You have already responded to this NIP" (or words to that effect - I forgot to screenshot it).

So far the driver I nominated has heard nothing. I assume the next step is that the nominated driver should receive a NIP asking them to confirm they were driving?

My question is, is there a time limit that Kent Police have to issue a NIP to the nominated driver? Should I be chasing up Kent Police to see what action they have taken? I don't want to find it coming back on me if, for example, Kent Police have sent something to the nominated driver but it has got lost in the post.

However, it might be wise for your friend to check with the police that nothing has been sent.

If it has, but wasn't received, the next thing the police may do is to prosecute him for "failing to provide driver's details (FtP)." This is a far more serious offence (with more profound consequences in terms of its effect on insurance premiums) than speeding and it carries six points.

Of course, if your case has "fallen down the back of a filing cabinet" your friend may be stirring up a hornets' nest and prompt the police to go and look for it. That's a decision he will have to take for himself.

No prosecution can be taken more than six months from the offence date. For the FtP offence this is 28 days after the request is deemed to have been served (which is two working days after it was posted).