Author Topic: SJP issued after I didn't respond to NIP but i'd moved and didn't get any letters  (Read 163 times)

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I have just received a SJP for non payment of a speeding fine and failing to advise the issuing office of who the driver was at the time.

However, the ticket was issue and posted to my old address

I was living in a rented flat until 12th July 2025 and have proof from the tenancy agreement that I was no longer living there at the time the ticket was issued on 29th July.  I didn't change the address on the V5 for my car until after the reminder was posted on 22nd August so I didn't get that either. 

My question is:  on the SJP do I plead guilty or not guilty?  I can't argue with the speeding ticket so for that part I assume I am guilty.  But if I was not aware of the speeding fine as it was sent to my old address do I plead guilty or not guilty?

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One presumes from your post that you were driving?  What's the alleged speed and limit?

By not updating your V5C then you have committed a separate offence - the Police have complied with sending the notice(s) to your last known address.  Essentially, your inaction has resulted in the requests going to the wrong address.

However, all is not lost.

Failing to update your V5C is rarely pursued but on the presumption you were driving then you can offer to plead guilty to the underlying offence (speeding) if they agree to drop the more serious failing to furnish offence.

If you plead guilty to the speeding offence then you can still go to trial for the FtF - you could end up with a minimum of 9 points and some nasty fines and costs.

You should plead not guilty to both offences (however weird that seems) but add the above offer.  You may have to attend court to execute the 'plea bargain'.

I have just received a SJP for non payment of a speeding fine and

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