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I have received an SJP in the post. One charge for speeding (41mph in a 30mph zone) and one charge for failure to notify. I did not receive the notice to prosecute, I am unsure if this was lost in the post but I have not received one. This is the first time I was made aware of the offence. I am guilty of speeding but I do not feel I am guilty for failure to notify if I did not receive the NIP. Would I be correct in thinking the best course of action is to plead not guilty to both charges with the caveat that I would plead guilty to the speeding charge if the failure to notify was dropped?

I have been driving for 20years, I have no points and this is the first time I have dealt with anything like this. Your advice is much appreciated.
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Your thinking is correct, This is a very common situation and the courts are very willing to do this deal. Does the V5C document have the correct address?
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Yes all documentation is up to date with the correct address. In my online form if I state the above is it likely I will have to attend court? Or can this be dealt with outside of a court room?
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if I state the above is it likely I will have to attend court? Or can this be dealt with outside of a court room?

Before the pandemic it was always necessary to attend court to do this "deal" because it needs the agreement of the police prosecutor. During the pandemic courts made every effort to have as few  people as possible attend and they began doing this deal under the "Single Justice" procedure without the defendant's attendance. Some courts have carried this procedure on whilst others have reverted to a personal attendance being necessary.

You’ll just have to see what response you get.
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