Explanatory Memorandum

Traffic Management (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

2005 No. 1964

10.Commentary on Provisions

Articles 7-8: Issue of PCN on basis of record produced by prescribed device

These Articles enable the Department to use technology to enforce the road traffic contraventions specified in Schedule 1.  The devices to be used for this purpose must be prescribed by the Department.  Evidence produced by the prescribed devices may be used in civil or criminal proceedings and must be certified by a person approved by the Department.

A PCN issued under Article 7 will always be sent directly to the owner of the vehicle and will, therefore, contain particulars normally included in a NtO.