Do you drive a lease/company car?
Can you can avoid a speeding charge just because the Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) reached you more than 14 days after the alleged offence?
Possibly yes
but like many things in life, it might not be that straightforward.
The 14 day deadline applies only to the NIP sent to the registered keeper (RK) of the vehicle. If you drive a company/lease car then the lease/finance company are likely to be the RK.
The police send a NIP to a lease hire/finance company first. The lease hire company nominates you as the driver and then you receive your own NIP (to which the 14 days does not apply).
If the police didn't send the NIP so that it could be received by the RK within 14 days, then yes you may be able to avoid the charge, however, there are exceptions to this rule.
If you have a NIP that you think is out of time or just want some advice, then feel free to get in touch with me:
Matt 07860 104100
Matt Reynolds
Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate
Director
T: 0330 128 1660
M: 07860 104100
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