How long does Surrey police have?

[bananaboy30]

Hi, I've just received a notification in the post of an alleged speeding ofence 2.5 months ago. This is the first notification I've had. How long after an alleged offence can Surrey police send out a notification of possible prosecution ???

[sara3]

2� months is nothing.. I work for a government dept and we "surprise" people with summonses up to a year after the crime has been discovered.. and sometimes longer depending on the circumstances.

[Ethel]

Firstly, was you stopped by the police for speeding, or was it a camera or other form of remote detection?

Secondly, are you the registered keeper?

[ummmm]

My sister crashed into someone last may. The police were called to the scene. She had no ,licence and no insurance. She still hasn't heard anything..

Is it possible she still can....??

[New Judge]

This will probably tell you all you need to know:

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Motoring/Road-r ules/Question691171.html

I don't know what sort of offences sara3 deals with in her department, but all "summary" offences (that is, offences which can only be dealt with in the magistrates' court) are covered by the six month rule.

[bananaboy30]

Thanks Newjudge. I am the RK of the vehicle but this is the first notification I have had. As it was nearly 3 months ago I'm genuinely unsure if it was my wife or me driving. Any advise on what to do next?

[bananaboy30]

Oh, and Ethel - It was a mobile camera unit in one of those vans - so I'm led to believe ;-)

[New Judge]

A number of people use the "cannot remember who was driving" defence. Most notable among these was "celebrity" MP Neil Hamilton and his wife Christine.

In view of the time elapsed since the alleged offence this has a good chance of success in your case. You should also question why the NIP took so long to reach you.

You would be well advised to engage a solictor to sort this out for you.

[sara3]

I deal with offences under the SSAA 1992, mostly sections 111 and 112, both of which have a guideline<i/> of 12 months after the date the offence comes to light, (including summary offences). I also deal with Theft Act cases, which generally have no time bar.

[voltr4m4x]

In accordance with Schedule 1 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act, 1988, speeding is one of the listed offences which requires that a written Notice of Intendfed Prosecution is served upon the offender within 14 days of the alleged offence.

The only exception to this is if such a warning was given verbally at the time of the offence.