Who was driving?

[Carol Anne]

My husband lent the car to our two sons to go on a trip recently, both were licenced and insured to drive. A notice came in from the police the other day saying that during the period they had the car it had been photographed, from behind, going through a red light. Neither of the boys can remember which of them was driving as they were unaware that the car had been caught on camera. My husband has to send back the form with the drivers details but who's name do we give? The car was lent to both boys on the understanding that each could drive it, and as this offence carries a penalty of three points how will the police decide who to prosecute.?

[Eve]

If you receive a notice of intended prosecution through the post, you could also I'm guessing you received a notice asking you to identify the driver with the notice of intended prosecution.

Unless you have a reasonable excuse, failure to supply the information would make you liable to a penalty similar to the alleged offence itself, ie penalty points.

Hope this helps :)

[Eve]

sorry that should have started "I'm guessing", having a moment ;) !

[Mrs_Pegasus]

I think you will find this article interesting

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,28830- 2278250,00.html

[Eve]

Did they supply the date and time of the offence (it may be on the notice), if so your sons may have more luck in working out who was driving. interesting article above, however, I'm guessing a lot of people will feign ignorance of who was driving in order to try and get out of the penalty and I imagine the courts will be pretty on top of trying to close the loophole and prevent timewasters but now.

If you do not know who was driving then you should contact the Central Ticket Office of the force concerned who will advise you what action to take as policy may vary from force to force. Photographic evidence (if available) may resolve the issue.

Otherwise you can see the photographic evidence by challenging the ticket (plead not guilty). You will then be sent the evidence and the police officers statement. You will not then be able to pay the ticket; you will have to attend court.