-Come on these forums, get more cr@p heaped on thee
- driving offences are the Govts cash cow. It doesn't matter if patients are waiting in Ae for 30 hrs or dying whilst waiting or if you get robbed or vandalised. Drive 5-10 miles above the limit and you have the army, navy and airforce after you
I think you need to wind yourself in a bit. Nobody here knows why your case has been referred to the normal Magistrates' Court. They are simply trying to help you with your problem.
The very worst that can happen to you is that you will be sentenced in accordance with the normal sentencing guidelines. These suggest a fine of half a week's net income (reduced by a third for a guilty plea, so one third of a week's income). As well as that you will pay a surcharge of 40% of that fine and prosecution costs of about £90. You will also see a maximum of four points (but more likely three) added to your licence.
But if you explain the circumstances where you were offered a fixed penalty but failed to comply with one of its conditions, they may see fit to sentence you at the fixed penalty level (£100 and 3 points). One thing's for sure though - if you approach the court with the attitude you seem to have adopted on here, where people are giving their time freely to try to help, you may be disappointed.
