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[Black Rascal]

Three weeks ago I was pulled by the police for speeding, cautioned, and given a produce documents slip.
I was clocked on a hand held device then stopped about 500 meters further down the road by a parked car.  
I have heard nothing since, so could someone out there please tell me how long the police can wait before sending me the summons?  
It's driving me crazy not knowing my possible fate.   Please put me out of my misery.

[GRNINJA]

first one is within 14 days ..... but can be brought up to 6 months

but after this you have more than likely got away with it 

[Black Rascal]

first one is within 14 days ..... but can be brought up to 6 months

but after this you have more than likely got away with it 

Thanks for the info, but are you saying I should have received a letter within 14 days or 6 months? 

[GRNINJA]

I am saying.... that usually they say that you have to recieve it within 14 days.... but there is controversy about this........ and they next saying is that its within 6 months......

I will PM you summit else...... 

[mrwippy]

14 days is from a fixed camera , if ur pulled and given a ticket  it can be upto 6mnths 

[Black Rascal]

14 days is from a fixed camera , if ur pulled and given a ticket  it can be upto 6mnths 

Suddenly I don't feel so good   but thanks for taking the time.

[truescot]

your lucky, here in nl we can get cam notices within 3 months.  and they will charge you 28 euros for breaking the limit by 3km/h with no points so its not worth contesting.  fuckin annoying getting in a fine 3 months later for a piddly wee offence you certainly dont remember.  Also if you get caught going way to fast you will have your bike confiscated till your driving ban is over or if you are really unlucky they will crush it

[NinjaPaul]

When you say you were cautioned do you mean actually 'cautioned' or just given a bollocking?

If you were given a producer presumably you've taken your docs in within the 7 days.

[pat]

If not stopped & told that you're going to be reported for the offence, then they have 14 days to send the NIP (Notice of Intention to Prosecute) to the registered keeper of the vehicle.

Then they have 6 months to lay the case before a court in order for them to issue a summons for the offence.

Once this has been done, they can then fanny about for up to 3 years (yes really !    ) to send you the summons & drag you up in front of the beak!

Normally the whole lot is completed within a few months though.

[Black Rascal]

When you say you were cautioned do you mean actually 'cautioned' or just given a bollocking?

If you were given a producer presumably you've taken your docs in within the 7 days.

Yes I was formally cautioned then given a bollocking.
I produced my docs the very next day, so that part of it was ok.

[pat]

Out of morbid interest, exactly how naughty do they reckon you were being ?

[Black Rascal]

Out of morbid interest, exactly how naughty do they reckon you were being ?

I seem to remember the number 107 was mentioned.

[truescot]

Just remember if/when a court summons comes in ask streight away for the calibration report for the handheld radar for that day, they quite often are not able to lay their hands on it and if they can't then you are off scot free, however if you just get a fine and points it may not be to your advantage to challenge it

[Black Rascal]

[Black Rascal]

Just remember if/when a court summons comes in ask streight away for the calibration report for the handheld radar for that day, they quite often are not able to lay their hands on it and if they can't then you are off scot free, however if you just get a fine and points it may not be to your advantage to challenge it

Thanks for the good advice.