Not sure why this thread is locked Not sure why the OP locked his own thread
- tends to reduce the amount of advice given if posters can't reply...
The 14 day rule only applies to the first NIP - to the RK, and does not apply if certain exceptions apply - e.g. it was not reasonably practicable to ascertain the driver or RK's details in time to serve a NIP within the 14 days.
4 possibilities -
You are not the RK
NIP was sent in good time but not received and this is a "reminder" - burden of proof of non service falls to the defence.
Was reported by a member of the public (e.g. operation snap) - too late for the police to serve a NIP within the 14 days
They dropped the ball.
AIUI, the legislative purpose of the requirement for a NIP is to enable the accused to recall the event(s) that gave rise to the allegation while they are still relatively fresh in hi mind, and potentially gather evidence to support any potential defence. The police's view seems to be that all they need to do is state the headline nature of the offence.
edit: as regards the paperwork - for NIPs from the police, we don't need to see the whole thing (or any actual pages for that matter) - just the date of issue and description of the alleged offence (time/date, location, nature - as written).
